France

France’s Posolo proud to be a Tuilagi

The Tuilagi surname has been synonymous with rugby across the globe for decades and Sunday will mark an even bigger part of the name’s history in France.

Italy stalemate flat France

Paolo Garbisi converted a late Ange Capuozzo try as Italy clawed back from a seven-point first-half deficit to draw with 14-man France in Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Lille.

epa11121998 Posolo Tuilagi (C) of France in action against James Ryan (R-down) of Ireland during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Ireland at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, 02 February 2024. EPA/Guillaume Horcajuelo

France turn to teen Tuilagi for Italian job

Giant lock Posolo Tuilagi will make his first France start against Italy on Sunday, after head coach Fabien Galthie named a settled team for the Six Nations clash.

Lynagh gets first Italy call

Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, was given his first Italy call-up after being selected in the squad for the Azzurri’s Six Nations clash with France.

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Talking Points: Ireland a cut above the rest

Ireland stayed on course for successive Six Nations Grand Slams by routing Italy, France beat Scotland in a controversial finish and England came from behind to defeat Wales.

Galthie breathes a sigh of relief

Fabien Galthie hailed France’s resolve to come from behind and beat Scotland on Saturday after a week of criticism back home for their Six Nations opening loss to Ireland.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Referee, Nic Berry signals that the ball is held up as Sam Skinner of Scotland attempts to score a try during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on February 10, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Highlights: France escape Edinburgh, England edge Wales

France held on for a controversial victory at Murrayfield before England overturned a half-time deficit to beat Wales in Saturday’s enthralling Six Nations encounters.

Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA/BackpagePix France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores his sides second try during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 10, 2024.

France stun Scotland in dramatic win

France held off Scotland for a scrappy Six Nations win at Murrayfield after a controversial TMO call not to award the hosts a try with the last action of the game on Saturday.

France fightback stuns Scotland

Thomas Ramos converted a late Louis Bielle-Biarrey try as France clawed back from a three-point first-half deficit to beat Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

epa10904436 France's Cameron Woki reacts at the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and Italy in Lyon, France, 06 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

Les Bleus tweak lineup for rebound clash

France head coach Fabien Galthie resisted making sweeping changes for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland, despite the hammering by Ireland last week.