HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World Cup history and they could have few complaints.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Host France breezes past Australia in warm-up rugby match

Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, in the final warm-up game before the tournament opens on 8 September.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2023

Leinster on brink of fifth European title as Toulouse ill-discipline punished

Leinster 41-22 Toulouse: Jack Conan scored two tries as Leinster booked a Heineken Champions Cup final spot

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Leinster exploit Toulouse indiscipline to power into Champions Cup final

Leinster scored four tries while Toulouse were down to 14 men in a 41-22 victory in the Champions Cup semi-final in Dubin

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

Leinster advance to Champions Cup final with victory over Toulouse

The Blues' defeat of five times champions Toulouse presents the province with a second chance in 12 months to join the French giants at the top of Europe's title standings

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

French international leaves stunned commentator laughing after 'nonchalant' football pass to prevent try

You won't find many other full-backs trying this

Wales Online · Apr 9, 2023

Ireland outwit England to claim Six Nations 'Grand Slam' after France beat Wales

France brushed past Wales 41-28 on Saturday afternoon to maintain their slender chance of retaining their Six Nations title. Fabien Galthié's men, who won all five of their encounters in 2022, pinned their hopes on England – on whom they inflicted their heaviest home defeat – beating Ireland in Dublin…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2023

France run in five tries to beat Wales and take Six Nations to the wire

Damian Penaud scored two tries to secure a 41-28 victory over Wales which lifted France one point above Ireland before their clash with England

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

France 41-28 Wales: Les Bleus keep Six Nations title hopes alive on Super Saturday with bonus-point win

All eyes now on Grand Slam-chasers Ireland as they take on England in Dublin

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2023