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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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

France 24 · Aug 21, 2023

Clive Woodward: ‘We won the World Cup despite our system, not because of it’

In an extract from his new book, Robert Kitson talks to the former England head coach about glory in 2003 and the missed chances to build a legacy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Johnny Sexton sets Ireland’s sights on Six Nations grand slam after France win

Johnny Sexton described Ireland’s victory over France as a ‘top-end Test match’ and has set the team’s sights on a Six Nations grand slam

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023

Farrell urges Ireland to tackle France ‘full on’ in Six Nations global summit

Coach takes lessons from last year’s Paris defeat into the first Six Nations game to feature the world’s current top two

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Ireland v France: Our defence is our character, insists Andy Farrell

"We know that after the first game we expect ourselves to be better, so I expect France to be at their best," said Ireland's head coach

Irish Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

Andy Farrell calls on Irish fans to be ‘weapon’ against France in Six Nations

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell wants the home fans to roar their team to victory in Saturday’s sold-out Six Nations showdown

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

France boss Fabien Galthié's high praise for Ireland after naming team for Six Nations Aviva clash

'When you watch Ireland play you are watching Leinster - there's this attacking style of rugby which is recognised as being remarkable in the rugby world'

Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

World’s best Antoine Dupont aiming for further improvement as France prepare for autumn Tests

The reigning world player of the year skippered France to a Six Nations grand slam earlier this year

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

November the last chance saloon for World Cup bolters, claims Bernard Jackman

Craig Casey the man to replace Jamison Gibson-Park as Ireland's no 9 against the Boks if the Leinster star is injured, says Jackman - but there is now a doubt over the fitness of Casey too

Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022