Antoine Dupont
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
France's Damien Penaud replaces Teddy Thomas for Ireland clash
Racing 92 wing Teddy Thomas scored twice in last weekend's thumping 50-10 win away to Italy.
Feb 12, 15:56
James Lowe prepared to target "world's best player" Antoine Dupont
Scrum-half Dupont has received widespread adulation for his electric performances.
Feb 12, 10:03
The main talking points from the opening weekend of Six Nations action
Scotland stunned England at Twickenham, while France and Wales also kicked off with victories.
Feb 7, 18:29
Rob Baxter nominated for Rugby Union Writers' Club award
Rob Baxter, Nigel Owens, Dan Leo, Alun Wyn Jones and Antoine Dupont are nominated for the Pat Marshall Memorial Award.
Dec 31, 13:22
The big talking points ahead of the Champions Cup
Europe's finest ready to battle for prestigious prize.
Dec 11, 11:27
Serge Betsen tips France for 2023 World Cup glory
He has hailed head coach Fabien Galthie and assistant Shaun Edwards for restoring French flair and fearsome defence.
Nov 9, 13:15
Six Nations team of the tournament as competition ends after nine months
England and France players excel during long Six Nations campaign.
Nov 1, 13:55
Johnny Sexton claims substitution anger was down to Ireland's performance
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton cut an annoyed figure at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter of his side's galling defeat at the Stade de France.
Oct 31, 23:52
England win Six Nations title as Ireland beaten by France
France crushed Ireland's slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 31, 22:36
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations finale against France
The half-back battle and Shaun Edwards' French defence may shape the contest in Paris.
Oct 30, 17:11
France beat Wales to condemn Wayne Pivac to fourth straight defeat
The visitors could not build on a flying start in Paris.
Oct 24, 22:22
Scotland claim stunning win to end France's Grand Slam hopes
Sean Maitland crossed either side of half-time and Stuart McInally sealed a precious victory.
Mar 8, 17:59
Gareth Davies out to use Shaun Edwards advice against him on Cardiff return
The former rugby league great spent 12 years as Wales defence coach before leaving in November.
Feb 13, 22:43
France head coach Brunel: 'Wales are the favourites'
France have lost seven of their last eight games against Wales.
Oct 19, 07:20
France head coach Jacques Brunel to start Romain Ntamack against Argentina
The 20-year-old is the son of former Les Bleus international Emile Ntamack.
Sep 20, 11:10
Six Nations summary - how the teams fared
Wales clinched the Grand Slam with highly-fancied England and Ireland having to settle for second and third place.
Mar 17, 16:32
Harlequins out of European Rugby Champions Cup despite Castres victory
Harlequins rack up seven tries to see off Castres in South-West France, but it proves to be in vain as they finish their European campaign in third place.
Jan 24, 14:58
