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France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
France, Scotland Six Nations clash postponed
The entire France team is in quarantine after the French Rugby Federation reported an 11th player had contracted the virus.
Feb 25, 13:27
France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
France suspend training ahead of Scotland clash after positive coronavirus test
Coronavirus concerns linger over fixture.
Feb 25, 10:29
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their first try against England on February 6, 2021
Scotland's Chris Harris would be "devastated" if France game is postponed
Chris Harris is among more than 10 Scotland players who could miss the Paris clash if Six Nations organisers push it back.
Feb 23, 18:29
Mike Catt pictured in October 2015
Mike Catt: 'Ireland are heading in the right direction'
Andy Farrell's side became the first Irish team to lose their opening two Six Nations fixtures.
Feb 22, 16:09
Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Six Nations matches
Wales chasing Triple Crown glory against England, coronavirus-hit France host Scotland and winless pair Italy and Ireland meet in Rome.
Feb 22, 12:50
France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
France report five more coronavirus cases ahead of Scotland match
Head coach Fabien Galthie and star scrum-half Antoine Dupont were among those already in isolation after testing positive.
Feb 22, 11:20
France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
France's Antoine Dupont tests positive for coronavirus
Three members of staff, including head coach Fabien Galthie, have previously tested positive.
Feb 19, 18:34
France boss Fabien Galthie pictured in February 2021
France boss Fabien Galthie tests positive for coronavirus
Les Bleus are next in Guinness Six Nations action on Sunday, February 28 when they take on Scotland at the Stade de France.
Feb 16, 19:02
Charles Ollivon in action for France at the Rugby World Cup on October 20, 2019
Charles Ollivon: 'Ireland victory was a new step for France'
Les Bleus underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.
Feb 15, 13:38
Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
France grind out Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin
Back-to-back defeats have ended Ireland's title hopes.
Feb 14, 18:23
France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
Fabien Galthie admits France have "significant room" for improvement
Les Bleus will take to the field against Ireland in Dublin as tournament favourites.
Feb 13, 16:32
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
Italy's Marco Zanon loses the ball while being tackled by France's Damian Penaud in the Six Nations match on March 16, 2019
France's Damien Penaud replaces Teddy Thomas for Ireland clash
Racing 92 wing Teddy Thomas scored twice in last weekend's thumping 50-10 win away to Italy.
Feb 12, 15:56
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
England, France likely to be teams to beat again in Six Nations
Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy will also be looking to impress in a tournament that has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan 28, 08:13
Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend braced for "toughest pool" in World Cup
Scotland have been drawn alongside world champions South Africa and Six Nations rivals Ireland.
Dec 14, 15:28
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
England boss Eddie Jones reunites with Japan in World Cup pool
Twenty teams will contest the tournament in France.
Dec 14, 14:27
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup final
'Le Crunch' will see England take on an inexperienced France side at Twickenham.
Dec 5, 10:14
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'England will not underestimate France'
England will field a team with 813 caps, compared to just 68 for France.
Dec 4, 15:58
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
The key talking points ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup finale
England and France have set up a Twickenham showdown.
Nov 30, 13:36
Scotland's Johnny Gray in action with France's Dylan Cretin in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 22, 2020
France end Scotland's impressive winning run at Murrayfield
Fabien Galthie's men claimed a vital victory thanks to Virimi Vakatawa's try and 17 points from the boot of Thomas Ramos.
Nov 22, 17:26
Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Stuart Hogg hoping lightning strikes twice for Scotland against France
The Dark Blues ended France's Grand Slam hopes with a 28-17 home win in March.
Nov 21, 16:53
Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Scotland's Gregor Townsend has eyes on the prize in Autumn Nations Cup
Scotland can make it six wins in a row for only the third time in modern rugby history if they beat France at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Nov 20, 15:14
Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Sam Johnson insists Duhan van der Merwe will be key to Scotland's success
The South Africa-born back was amongst the tryscorers against Italy.
Nov 16, 22:13
Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Gregor Townsend looking forward to tackling full-strength France
Les Bleus had planned to field a reserve line-up in Edinburgh in next Sunday's Autumn Nations Cup showdown but will be at full strength now.
Nov 15, 22:17
French rugby union player Serge Betsen looks on during the French Top 14 Semi Final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Stade de Toulouse on June 3, 2012
Serge Betsen tips France for 2023 World Cup glory
He has hailed head coach Fabien Galthie and assistant Shaun Edwards for restoring French flair and fearsome defence.
Nov 9, 13:15
France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
England win Six Nations title as Ireland beaten by France
France crushed Ireland's slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 31, 22:36
Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations finale against France
The half-back battle and Shaun Edwards' French defence may shape the contest in Paris.
Oct 30, 17:11
Sean Maitland goes over for Scotland on March 8, 2020
Scotland claim stunning win to end France's Grand Slam hopes
Sean Maitland crossed either side of half-time and Stuart McInally sealed a precious victory.
Mar 8, 17:59
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Paul Willemse warns France to eliminate ill-discipline
The South Africa-born lock lamented Les Bleus' errant showing.
Feb 9, 17:58
France's Vincent Rattez celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on February 2, 2020
Eddie Jones insists England display was not due to World Cup hangover
The England coach also praised his side's second-half comeback despite defeat in France.
Feb 2, 19:47
England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019
Jones vows to show "brutal physicality and intensity" against youthful France side
Les Bleus coach Fabien Galthie has named 19 uncapped players in his 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
Jan 27, 15:03
Charles Ollivon in action for France at the Rugby World Cup on October 20, 2019
Charles Ollivon named as new France captain ahead of Six Nations
Toulon flanker succeeds Guilhem Guirado as skipper.
Jan 8, 14:31
Shaun Edwards in a typically cheery mood in February 2015
Shaun Edwards unveiled as France's new defence coach
The former Wales coach will be part of Fabien Galthie's backroom team.
Nov 13, 18:44
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