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France

Six Nations / France

France are an accomplished side, and in fact only England has more senior rugby players. They play in a an attacking style, and are unpredictable in their approach. France finished in 4th place in the 2012 Six Nations tournament.

Club Founded: 1872
Head Coach: Phillipe Saint-Andre
Stadium: Stade de France

France News Headlines

Wales and England into Junior World Championship semis
Wales and England into Junior World Championship semis
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:53:40 +0100

Wales Under-20s will get the chance to go one better at the Junior World Championship this time around but captain Ellis Jenkins admitted his side were just relieved to reach the semi-finals.

Saint-Andre turns to Michalak for All Blacks clash
Saint-Andre turns to Michalak for All Blacks clash
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:17 +0100

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Frederic Michalak can provide les Bleus with the cutting edge needed to chalk up a first victory over New Zealand in four years on Saturday.

England Under-20s have work to do in France
England Under-20s have work to do in France
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:11:07 +0100

England Under-20s head coach Nick Walshe refused to rule out his side qualifying for the semi-finals of the IRB Junior World Championsips despite defeat to defending champions South Africa.

Dusautoir after at least one win in New Zealand
Dusautoir after at least one win in New Zealand
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:44:32 +0100

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has called on les Bleus to win at least one of their three Tests against New Zealand as they prepare for the opener at Eden Park on Saturday.

McGrath savours proud day for Ireland in IRB Junior World Championship
McGrath savours proud day for Ireland in IRB Junior World Championship
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:34:30 +0100

Captain Luke McGrath admits Ireland Under-20s were delighted with their opening IRB Junior World Championship victory against Australia but urged his teammates to continue the winning trend.

Parra out of France's tour of New Zealand
Parra out of France's tour of New Zealand
Mon, 27 May 2013 14:10:48 +0100

France's preparations for their three-Test series against New Zealand were dealt a blow with the news playmaker Morgan Parra has been ruled out with a thigh injury.

Bastareaud sets sights on double after European success
Bastareaud sets sights on double after European success
Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:34 +0100

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has called on his club side Toulon to build on their first European title by becoming the first team to claim domestic and European glory in nine years.

Eight new faces for France to take on the All Blacks
Eight new faces for France to take on the All Blacks
Wed, 15 May 2013 12:22:04 +0100

Philippe Saint-André has called in eight new faces to the France squad that will travel to take on New Zealand this summer as they look to put a disappointing RBS 6 Nations behind them.

Saint-Andre looking for improvements against All Blacks
Saint-Andre looking for improvements against All Blacks
Mon, 13 May 2013 11:19:23 +0100

Philippe Saint-Andre insists he is looking for an improvement from his France side on their 2013 RBS 6 Nations form when they travel to New Zealand this summer.

  • Six Nations
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Wales 5 8
2 England 5 8
3 Scotland 5 4
4 Italy 5 4
5 Ireland 5 3
6 France 5 3

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