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France’s party ended sooner than hoped, but it has been a hell of a bash

Les Bleus fans reflect on how a bold project to lift the Rugby World Cup on home soil ended in yet another glorious failure

The Guardian - UK

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa

Antoine Dupont, the France captain, said after the 28-29 defeat: ‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’

The Guardian - UK

Galthié searches for deeper meaning to inspire France as South Africa loom

Inspired by the Springboks’ home triumph in 1995, the France coach aims to spark a sense of World Cup destiny in his players

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France skipper Dupont returns for World Cup showdown with South Africa

Three weeks after sustaining a fractured cheekbone, France skipper Antoine Dupont will lead his side out at the Stade de France for the quarter-final against the defending champions South Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Erasmus drafts World Cup narrative with the flair of a French novelist

South Africa’s director of rugby has made more headlines but against France on Sunday the players will pen the tale

The Guardian - UK

France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown

The French hosts will take on title holders South Africa in a tantalising quarter-final at the Stade de France next Sunday, after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland ensured the Springboks finished second of their group.

France 24

France brush aside Italy to sweep into World Cup quarter-finals

France racked up their biggest victory over Italy on Friday night to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup as winners of Group A.

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Damian Penaud leads eight-try rout of Italy as France confirm progress in style

France laid down a marker for the knockout stages as they swept Italy aside 60-7 to qualify for the quarter-finals as pool winners

The Guardian - UK

France boss Galthie warns of 'wounded' Italians in crucial World Cup clash

France rugby union head coach Fabien Galthié warned his players of a likely backlash from Italy on Friday following their humiliating 96-17 loss to New Zealand last week.

Radio France Internationale

France's big win over Namibia highlights trying times for World Cup organisers

Appropriate that a match involving France should throw up some existential issues.

Radio France Internationale

France World Cup rugby chiefs sweat over Dupont face injury

France's hopes of lifting a first rugby union World Cup suffered a setback on Friday when tests confirmed that skipper Antoine Dupont could be out of the tournament after suffering a facial fracture during the 96-0 romp past Namibia in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale

Dupont injury blights France victory over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

A second-half injury to France skipper Antoine Dupont eclipsed a record win over Namibia which virtually sealed a place for the hosts in the last eight at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

France's 96-0 win over Namibia overshadowed by facial injury for captain Dupont

A serious-looking facial injury to captain Antoine Dupont took the gloss off France's highest ever score, a 96-0 romp against hapless Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. There were 14 tries, including a penalty try, and Thomas Ramos converted 12 of 13.

France 24

Fabien Galthié, the perfectionist masterminding France's Rugby World Cup tilt

Having played for France in four Rugby World Cups, and lost a final, Fabien Galthié is now focused on coaching the home nation to its maiden Webb Ellis Cup. In his three years at the helm, the former scrum-half and captain has turned Les Bleus into a ruthless winning machine,…

France 24

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France boss Galthié outlines evolution of rugby species ahead of Namibia tie

France rugby coach Fabien Galthié described as Darwinian the recall of star players such as skipper Antoine Dupont and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert to the starting line-up for Thursday's match against Namibia in the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

France boss Galthié stresses joy of the collective for Uruguay World Cup clash

France rugby union boss Fabien Galthié underlined his belief in the collective with his decision to rest several star players for Thursday night's World Cup clash against Uruguay in Lille.

France 24

Hosts France rest key players for Uruguay clash after victory over All Blacks

France’s head coach Fabien Galthié made wholesale changes to his side for the hosts' second Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay on Thursday, though he cautioned against taking the South American squad lightly.

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France see off New Zealand to inject feel good factor into rugby World Cup

France launched their bid for a first world rugby union crown on Friday night with a pulsating 27-13 win over over New Zealand at he Stade de France.

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The Guardian - UK

France await All Blacks test as Rugby World Cup fever reaches boiling point

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way

France 24

‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

France 24

'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener

France and New Zealand will run out before a sold-out Stade de France in the much-anticipated opening match of the Rugby World Cup in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis on September 8. The match is the eighth instalment in one of World Cup rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

Radio France Internationale

Hosts France lead the charge for glory in Rugby World Cup

What better way for hosts France to prepare for the World Cup spectacular than with a good old-fashioned sideshow? And France duly delivered a week before their opening match against New Zealand with a rumpus over the selection of Bastien Chalureau after Paul Willemse withdrew from the 33-man squad with…

France 24

Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites?

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the…

The Independent UK

France's World Cup preparations disturbed by calls to drop Chalureau in racism controversy

France's preparations for the Rugby World Cup have been disrupted by calls to remove one of its players because of a historic racism charge

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide

France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest

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