Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations
1 month ago

Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations

Associated Press  

PARIS — Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert were axed from France’s team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations, paying the price for poor performances against England. The decision by coach Fabien Galthié on Friday came after Les Tricolores made sloppy handling errors and missed tackles in a 26-25 loss at Twickenham two weeks ago. But Jalibert’s tackling against England was poor and that was also the case for Penaud, who has 37 international tries in 54 tests, and needs just one more try to equal France record-holder Serge Blanco. “We absolutely have to be in harmony even if I understand that it is never easy for a competitor, for a champion, to accept, to take in the decision.” With Romain Ntamatck still suspended following his reckless red card in the 43-0 hammering of Wales three weeks ago, fullback Thomas Ramos was moved to flyhalf alongside captain and scrumhalf Antoine Dupont.

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Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
1 week, 3 days ago

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Hindustan Times  

France HT Image LONDON — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch. But the defeat made Galthié take a page from the book of Rassie Erasmus and copy South …

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
1 week, 3 days ago

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Associated Press  

France LONDON — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch. But the defeat made Galthié take a page from the book of Rassie Erasmus and copy South Africa’s 7-1 …

Records could tumble as try-hungry France chases Six Nations title against Scotland
2 weeks ago

Records could tumble as try-hungry France chases Six Nations title against Scotland

Associated Press  

PARIS — France enters the Six Nations finale against Scotland with the title at stake and a host of records up for grabs at Stade de France on Saturday. Bielle-Biarrey burst onto the scene at the 2023 Rugby World Cup where, instead of studying for university mid-term exams, he became France’s youngest World Cup player at 20 years, 87 days. …

France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown
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1 month ago

France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown

Associated Press  

ROME — France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. It will be a huge game in Dublin.” Helter-skelter first half The result in Rome was somewhat surprising considering Italy’s improvement and their 13-13 draw in Lille last year, but France made its intentions …

France deliver Six Nations statement in 11-try thrashing of Italy
1 month ago

France deliver Six Nations statement in 11-try thrashing of Italy

The Independent  

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Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome
1 month ago

Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome

The Independent  

France will be hoping to right the wrongs of their defeat to England as Fabien Galthie’s side return to Six Nations action against Italy. Thoughts of a possible grand slam came crashing down at Twickenham a fortnight ago as the visitors were made to pay for their errors, coughing up a number of try-scoring chances and allowing England to pinch …

France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash
1 month ago

France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash

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Wales loses to Italy in do-or-die Six Nations match
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales loses to Italy in do-or-die Six Nations match

Associated Press  

ROME — The Six Nations wooden spoon is heading Wales’ way again after it lost to Italy 22-15 and earned more unwanted records on Saturday. “That will allow us to play with more serenity and to put our next opponents in difficulty, making the most of our strengths.” Italy’s biggest halftime lead Wales had to make late changes after fullback …

Nations League: France grab top spot after Italy win, England earn promotion
4 months, 1 week ago

Nations League: France grab top spot after Italy win, England earn promotion

India Today  

France claimed a dramatic 3-1 victory over Italy in Milan to secure top spot in UEFA Nations League Group A2, as Adrien Rabiot's double and a Lucas Digne-inspired masterclass propelled Les Bleus to glory. France doubled their lead when Digne's stunning free-kick ricocheted off the crossbar and deflected into the net off Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The striker, now leading …

Italy win again in Cardiff and pass the Six Nations wooden spoon to Wales
1 year ago

Italy win again in Cardiff and pass the Six Nations wooden spoon to Wales

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Italy earned another historic win in Cardiff and left Wales with the dreaded wooden spoon for finishing last in the Six Nations on Saturday. Italy received the wooden spoon in the previous eight years, and passed it to Wales for the first time in 21 years after the Welsh lost all five games in the championship. “We’re …

France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty
1 year ago

France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty

The Independent  

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Italy 31-29 Scotland: Azzurri claim their first home Six Nations win in NINE YEARS after surviving late onslaught - as Gregor Townsend's men see slim title hopes fade
1 year ago

Italy 31-29 Scotland: Azzurri claim their first home Six Nations win in NINE YEARS after surviving late onslaught - as Gregor Townsend's men see slim title hopes fade

Daily Mail  

Like much of the architecture and landmarks dotted around this ancient city, Scotland’s Six Nations campaign is in ruins. Italy claimed a first home Six Nations win since 2015 by beating Scotland 31-29, producing a second-half comeback Scotland had led 22-16 at half-time but Italy rallied after the break to stun Gregor Townsend's men But the campaign was reduced to …

Italy miss late chance to make Six Nations history against France
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy miss late chance to make Six Nations history against France

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France v Italy LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction after visitors come agonisingly close to victory
1 year, 1 month ago

France v Italy LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction after visitors come agonisingly close to victory

The Independent  

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Italy hits post with last-gasp penalty and draws with France
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy hits post with last-gasp penalty and draws with France

Associated Press  

LILLE, France — Italy flyhalf Paolo Garbisi hit the post with a last-gasp penalty to let 14-man France off the hook in a tense 13-13 draw in the Six Nations on Sunday. It’s a difficult, painful moment.” France replacement hooker Julien Marchand said, “I can’t explain what went wrong, and it’s better if I don’t speak because I might say …

France crush Scotland with rampant win in Women’s Six Nations
1 year, 11 months ago

France crush Scotland with rampant win in Women’s Six Nations

The Independent  

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Scotland enjoy best Six Nations since 2018 after Italy drama
2 years ago

Scotland enjoy best Six Nations since 2018 after Italy drama

The Independent  

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Italy narrowly miss out on famous Six Nations win over reigning champions France
2 years, 1 month ago

Italy narrowly miss out on famous Six Nations win over reigning champions France

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France digs deep to beat world champion South Africa 30-26
2 years, 4 months ago

France digs deep to beat world champion South Africa 30-26

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — France threw away a 13-0 lead against world champion South Africa then rallied to win a brutal encounter 30-26 on Saturday and complete a sweep of the southern hemisphere giants in the past year. “But last week we could have lost and again tonight, yet we didn’t.” Prop Cyril Baille’s first-half try and perfect goalkicking from Ramos …

Italy stun Wales for first Six Nations win for seven years
3 years ago

Italy stun Wales for first Six Nations win for seven years

The Independent  

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England suffer Six Nations defeat to Ireland after early red card for Charlie Ewels
3 years ago

England suffer Six Nations defeat to Ireland after early red card for Charlie Ewels

The Independent  

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France show composure and class in second half to see off dogged challenge of Italy
3 years, 1 month ago

France show composure and class in second half to see off dogged challenge of Italy

The Telegraph  

Italy dogged in defence during tight first half in atrocious conditions in Paris France run away with the match in second period thanks to fine tries from Villiere and Penaud Bonus-point victory means France top Six Nations table after first weekend Just before half time France’s general manager Raphael Ibanez was taking a phone call in the coaches’ box with …

France hold on to clinch second Six Nations win and crush Ireland’s title hopes
4 years, 1 month ago

France hold on to clinch second Six Nations win and crush Ireland’s title hopes

The Independent  

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Italy vs France result: Antoine Dupont stars as French get Six Nations campaign up and running
4 years, 1 month ago

Italy vs France result: Antoine Dupont stars as French get Six Nations campaign up and running

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England vs Italy result: Bonus-point victory seals Six Nations title after France beat Ireland
4 years, 4 months ago

England vs Italy result: Bonus-point victory seals Six Nations title after France beat Ireland

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France Dazzles Against Ireland But England Wins 6 Nations
4 years, 4 months ago

France Dazzles Against Ireland But England Wins 6 Nations

News 18  

PARIS: France secured a 35-27 bonus-point win against Ireland on Saturday but it wasn’t enough to stop England winning the Six Nations on Saturday. England’s earlier 34-5 bonus-point win in Italy cranked up the pressure on France and Ireland, who finished third behind the French. Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, flyhalf Romain Ntamack and center Virimi Vakatawa stood out as France’s backline …

Italy vs France result: Les Bleus bow out with underwhelming victory that paper over massive cracks
6 years ago

Italy vs France result: Les Bleus bow out with underwhelming victory that paper over massive cracks

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Italy vs Ireland result: Conor Murray secures bonus-point victory but Irish remain unconvincing after serious scare
6 years, 1 month ago

Italy vs Ireland result: Conor Murray secures bonus-point victory but Irish remain unconvincing after serious scare

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Six Nations 2018: Mathieu Bastareaud stars as France end eight-game losing streak with 34-17 win over Italy
7 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2018: Mathieu Bastareaud stars as France end eight-game losing streak with 34-17 win over Italy

The Independent  

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Italy vs England - as it happened: Eddie Jones' men see out seven-try victory in Rome
7 years, 1 month ago

Italy vs England - as it happened: Eddie Jones' men see out seven-try victory in Rome

The Independent  

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Sergio Parisse bemoans Italy's habit of conceding late tries after France defeat
8 years ago

Sergio Parisse bemoans Italy's habit of conceding late tries after France defeat

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Italy drop no-ruck tactics but are soundly beaten by France to end up with the wooden spoon once again
8 years ago

Italy drop no-ruck tactics but are soundly beaten by France to end up with the wooden spoon once again

The Independent  

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World Cup qualifiers: Italy foil Spain's bid for Euro revenge; Wales hold Austria to draw
8 years, 5 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Italy foil Spain's bid for Euro revenge; Wales hold Austria to draw

Firstpost  

Daniele De Rossi’s late penalty rescued a point for Italy against Spain in a heavyweight World Cup qualifier on Thursday, as Wales played out an entertaining draw in Austria. Paris: Daniele De Rossi’s late penalty rescued a point for Italy against Spain in a heavyweight World Cup qualifier on Thursday, as Wales played out an entertaining draw in Austria. Spain …

Ireland 18-11 France: Johnny Sexton punishes French indiscipline as Irish keep pace with England in Six Nations
10 years, 1 month ago

Ireland 18-11 France: Johnny Sexton punishes French indiscipline as Irish keep pace with England in Six Nations

Daily Mail  

Another day of reckoning. Johnny Sexton gets treatment on the pitch following his collision with Mathieu Bastareaud Ireland fly-half Sexton was in the wars again after 12-week concussion lay-off The visitors ate into an 18-6 deficit with Romain Taofifenua’s 71st minute try just seconds before Rory Best’s sin-binning expired, and they then launched a cavalry charge. France's flanker Thierry Dusautoir …

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