FRANCE RUGBY
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France power past Italy to stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
France maintained their perfect start to the Six Nations with a commanding 33-8 victory over Italy in Lille on Sunday, stretching their lead at the summit to four points and keeping their Grand Slam ambitions firmly intact.
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France fine-tune pack for Italy as Fabien Galthie makes subtle scrum tweaks
France head coach Fabien Galthie has opted to largely stick with the side that ran rampant over Wales, making only minor adjustments aimed at strengthening the scrum for their clash with Italy.
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France run in eight tries to keep Grand Slam hopes alive with dominant win over Wales
France maintained their pursuit of a Grand Slam with a commanding 54-12 Six Nations victory over Wales, crossing for eight tries in a performance that left their hosts struggling to keep up.
Victor Matfield backs France as Springboks greatest rivals for 2027 Rugby World Cup title
Legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes France poses the biggest threat to South Africa's ambition to win three Rugby World Cups in a row.
France prop Uini Atonio retires after heart attack forces end to career
France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering a heart attack that has left him in intensive care and unable to continue his playing career.
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Ireland reshuffle squad as France make late change before Six Nations opener
Ireland have been forced into a pair of squad changes ahead of their Six Nations preparations, with injuries prompting alterations before the team departs for a training camp in Portugal.
