# France

This month

March 2023

# RIP

World Cup finals record goal-scorer Just Fontaine dies aged 89

The former France player and manager scored 13 goals at the 1958 finals in Sweden.

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Mar 1st 2023, 10:35 AM

Last month

February 2023

# Treatment Table

Knee op rules France flanker out, Italy's Capuozzo hit with shoulder injury

The Six Nations resumes on 11 March.

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Feb 28th 2023, 6:38 PM

# French connection

Scandal-hit chief quits amidst storm of controversy in French football

Noel Le Graet has resigned following accusations of sexual and psychological harassment.

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Feb 28th 2023, 2:42 PM

# Dates For Diary

Ireland to begin 2024 Six Nations with Friday night away trip in France

The fixture details have been released for next year’s tournament.

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Feb 28th 2023, 12:02 PM

# record kylian

Mbappe hits landmark goal but French defensive problems grow ahead of Ireland clash

Presnel Kimpembe was stretchered off with an injury that will keep him out of the visit to Dublin next month.

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Feb 27th 2023, 10:35 AM

# Allez les Bleus

Ramos grabs 17 points as Scotland's Grand Slam hopes dashed by France

Scotland lost for the first time in the Championship this season after a 33-21 defeat to France.

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Feb 26th 2023, 5:12 PM

# Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Student arrested after fatally stabbing teacher in the middle of lesson at French school

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was “extremely upset” by the attack.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 7:56 PM

# Ukraine

France promises to send Kyiv light tanks within a week

French President Emmanuel Macron promised in early January that France would send AMX-10s, after months of hesitation.

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Feb 19th 2023, 12:02 PM

# Setback

Six Nations over for Beirne but Sexton, Herring, and Sheehan recovering well

The Munster lock faces up to three months on the sidelines after ankle surgery.

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Feb 16th 2023, 12:50 PM

# High praise

'We are behind them' - England coach hails 'phenomenal' Ireland and France

Steve Borthwick was impressed by Saturday’s Six Nations clash.

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Feb 14th 2023, 10:08 AM

# next man up

Beirne injury is a blow but Ireland have shown their ability to adapt

Andy Farrell’s squad depth has been tested, with positive results.

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Feb 14th 2023, 8:00 AM

# foul play

France prop Atonio cited for his high tackle on Ireland's Herring

Referee Wayne Barnes decided the challenge was a yellow card during the game.

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Feb 13th 2023, 12:06 PM

# Italian Job

'Continuity is important' - Farrell warns that Ireland face tough task in Rome

Robbie Henshaw rejoined the Ireland squad last week as his recovery continued.

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Feb 13th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Analysis

Bealham's classy touch, Schmidt's classic loop, and Ireland's inspiration

Andy Farrell’s men scored a brilliant try off a goal-line drop-out against France.

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Feb 12th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Number One

Sublime Ireland notch bonus-point win after Six Nations epic against France

Andy Farrell’s men scored four tries in another brilliant performance.

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Feb 11th 2023, 4:11 PM

# Jouez

The world's two best teams battle for Six Nations supremacy in Dublin today

Ireland and France are both missing key players for what should be an epic encounter.

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Feb 11th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Ukraine

Russia unleashes missile and drone strikes in eastern and southern Ukraine

Russian forces launched 71 cruise missiles, 35 S-300 missiles and seven Shahed drones since last night.

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Feb 10th 2023, 4:42 PM

# Team news

France keep faith with starting side for Ireland Six Nations trip

France defeated Italy in their opener last weekend.

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Feb 9th 2023, 11:25 AM

# Le Capitaine

'I went in all guns blazing... I should have tried to make friends first'

Johnny Sexton believes his two-year stint in France made him a better player in the long run.

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Updated

Feb 9th 2023, 8:20 AM

# Defence

Try-saving tackles and rib-ticklers with Ireland centre Garry Ringrose

The 28-year-old had some big moments in defence against Wales last weekend.

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Feb 9th 2023, 6:00 AM

# France

PSG knocked out of French Cup by Marseille, Real Madrid reach Club World Cup final

It was a second straight early Cup exit for record 14-time winners PSG.

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Feb 8th 2023, 10:54 PM

# Possible XV

Doubts over Sheehan and Murray as Ireland get set to name team

Andy Farrell had looked likely to name an unchanged XV but there are a couple of doubts.

42.6k

Feb 8th 2023, 7:30 PM

# View from France

'France are in a five-star hotel a stone's throw from the Vatican'

Illtud Dafydd gave the French view on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Feb 8th 2023, 2:25 PM

# friendly fixture

No Aviva Stadium send-off for Ireland ahead of Women's World Cup

The Girls in Green will instead play a glamour friendly with France at their regular Tallaght Stadium base.

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Feb 7th 2023, 3:52 PM

# France

French strikes hit trains and schools as a million protesters push back on pension age increase

An unpopular pension reform would increase the retirement age.

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Feb 7th 2023, 3:09 PM

# Tighthead

'I'll be settling in Galway post-rugby... it's a beautiful place'

Finlay Bealham is moving to the next level with Ireland and enjoying life off the pitch.

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Feb 7th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Les Bleus

'If we don't sort it out, we'll ship 15, 20 or even 30 points in Ireland'

Shaun Edwards wasn’t happy with France’s performance in Rome yesterday.

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Feb 6th 2023, 10:56 PM

# Injury Update

Furlong, Gibson-Park, and Healy all ruled out of Ireland's clash with France

However, Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit and Rónan Kelleher returns to training.

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Updated

Feb 6th 2023, 3:00 PM

# Charly-sur-Marne

Mother and seven children dead after fire broke out while they slept in France home

The woman’s husband, father to three of the children, was seriously burned and transferred to a hospital.

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Feb 6th 2023, 9:55 AM

# Allez les Verts

Farrell's Ireland target first win over France in possible Grand Slam decider

The French will be in town on Saturday and the Ireland boss is expecting a raucous atmosphere.

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Updated

Feb 6th 2023, 9:36 AM

# Les Bleus

France squeeze past Italy ahead of Ireland showdown in Dublin

The Italians were excellent as they gave the French a real fright.

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Feb 5th 2023, 5:13 PM

# France

Macron compromises on raising pension age after protests

People who began work at 20 and 21 will be able to retire at 63, halfway between the current retirement age and Macron’s proposal of 64.

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Feb 5th 2023, 12:49 PM

January

January 2023

# Bah Non

1.27 million people joined protests over French pension reforms, say officials

11,000 police were on duty for an estimated 250 protests nationwide.

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Jan 31st 2023, 9:43 PM

# macron

France braces for new strikes against pension age increase

Around 1.1 million people took to the streets for the first strike day on 19 January and police expect a similar number tomorrow.

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Jan 30th 2023, 7:45 PM

# France

French PM says pension age hike 'non-negotiable' as strikes loom

France’s current retirement age of 62 is set to be increase to 64.

21.6k

Jan 29th 2023, 4:49 PM

# fin

Laporte resigns as president of French rugby after corruption scandal

The Frenchman is self-suspended from his role as World Rugby vice-chairman.

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Jan 27th 2023, 9:27 AM

# business time

Ireland get to work in Portugal as the marginal Six Nations favourites

Andy Farrell’s squad will spend the next week at The Campus preparing for Wales.

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Jan 26th 2023, 9:34 PM

# Paris

France prepares for 'hellish' day of protests over controversial pension reform

The changes would raise the retirement age for most people from 62 to 64 and increase the years of contributions required for a full pension.

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Jan 19th 2023, 9:13 AM

# bernard phelan

France concerned for health of French-Irish citizen on hunger strike in Iran prison

Phelan, 64, was arrested in October while travelling through a town during protests and has been accused of spreading anti-regime propaganda

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Jan 17th 2023, 8:39 PM

# Au Revoir

France captain Hugo Lloris announces international retirement

His decision comes three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final.

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Jan 9th 2023, 8:26 PM