FRANCE

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Ireland move into pole position for Six Nations title with victory in France

Ireland ruthlessly exposed the absence of Antonie Dupont to launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point demolition of 14-man France.

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France captain Gregory Alldritt confident of 'huge performance' against Ireland

France captain Gregory Alldritt is confident his team is ready to deliver against Ireland in the Marseille opener of the Six Nations on Friday evening.

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In Antoine Dupont's absence, scrumhalf Maxime Lucu starts for France

Maxime Lucu will start at No.9 for France in their opening Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.

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Antoine Dupont criticised for 'astonishing' decision to skip Six Nations

Former France scrumhalf Pierre Berbizier is disappointed that captain Antoine Dupont has decided not to participate in the 2024 Six Nations.

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Blitzboks clinch fifth place in Perth

The Springbok Sevens finished their HSBC SVNS Perth campaign on a high note by outplaying France 24-5 to finish the tournament in fifth place.

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Five players to watch in the upcoming 2024 Guinness Six Nations

A host of rugby's most gifted players will go head to head over the coming weeks in the 25th instalment of the Guinness Six Nations.