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Shaun Edwards in a typically cheery mood in February 2015
Shaun Edwards unveiled as France's new defence coach
The former Wales coach will be part of Fabien Galthie's backroom team.
Nov 13, 18:44
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina pictured in November 2018
World Rugby investigate photo of referee Peyper 'mocking Vahaamahina elbow'
The Frenchman was sent off against Wales on Sunday.
Oct 21, 09:23
France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019
France head coach Brunel: 'Wales are the favourites'
France have lost seven of their last eight games against Wales.
Oct 19, 07:20
France's Romain Ntamack scores their first try against Scotland on February 23, 2019
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
France's Alivereti Raka celebrates with team mates after scoring their first try on August 17, 2019
France run in five-tries as Scotland thrashed in Nice
Gregor Townsend's side could not contain Les Bleus.
Aug 17, 22:53
France centre Mathieu Bastareaud pictured in March 2019
Mathieu Bastareaud left out of France World Cup warm-up squad
The powerful centre has been omitted alongside the likes of Morgan Parra and Teddy Thomas.
Jun 18, 13:47
Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019
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
France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019
France can exploit weaknesses in Ireland's game - Jacques Brunel
Les Bleus boss targets perceived problem areas in Ireland's approach.
Mar 5, 10:46
Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018
Talking points ahead of Scotland's Six Nations clash with France
Gregor Townsend's side take on Les Bleus in Paris.
Feb 22, 12:58
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina pictured in November 2018
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina: I did not even know I was captain
The Clermont lock's startling revelations deeps disquiet among Les Bleus.
Feb 4, 19:26
Eddie Jones pictured on June 18, 2016
Eddie Jones cautious of "confrontational" France
England boss Eddie Jones describes his side's next Six Nations opponents France as "confrontational" and "physical".
Feb 28, 18:01
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Johnny Sexton seals late win for Ireland in Paris
Johnny Sexton scores a long-range drop goal with the last kick of the game to hand Ireland a 15-13 win over France in their Six Nations opener in Paris.
Feb 3, 19:47
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Conor O'Shea confirmed as new Italy head coach
Former Harlequins director Conor O'Shea is confirmed as the new head coach of Italy on a four-year deal.
Mar 25, 10:34
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Italy beat Romania to secure third place in Pool D
Italy secure third place in Pool D and a place at the next Rugby World Cup after beating Romania in Exeter.
Oct 11, 16:45
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Sergio Parisse returns for Italy against Ireland
Captain Sergio Parisse will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup for Italy in Sunday's Pool D contest against Ireland.
Oct 2, 15:21
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Italy coach Jacques Brunel "not happy" despite win over Canada
Italy coach Jacques Brunel says that he was "not happy" with his side's performance, despite picking up their first win in seven months against Canada.
Sep 26, 18:57
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Live Commentary: France 32-10 Italy - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from France's 32-10 win over Italy at Twickenham in their Pool D match at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 19, 19:01
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Samuela Vunisa comfortable filling in for Sergio Parisse
Samuela Vunisa insists that he is comfortable with the responsibility of filling in for Sergio Parisse in the Italy team against France.
Sep 18, 09:57
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Rugby World Cup - Pool D preview
Sports Mole assesses the five nations that will be looking to progress beyond Pool D at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 17, 12:31
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Preview: Italy vs. France
Sports Mole previews the Six Nations clash between France and Italy ahead of the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy clash in Rome.
Mar 14, 13:36
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Preview: Scotland vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Six Nations meeting between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield.
Feb 27, 07:00
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Preview: England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Six Nations clash between England and Italy at Twickenham.
Feb 13, 07:15
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Italy make six changes for Six Nations clash against England
Italy make six changes for Saturday's Six Nations encounter against England at Twickenham.
Feb 11, 14:37
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Italy name four uncapped backs in Six Nations squad
Jacques Brunel names four uncapped players in Italy's 2015 Six Nations squad.
Jan 17, 17:53
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Jacques Brunel: 'We must build on France win'
Italy coach Jacques Brunel calls on his team to build on their victory over France when they face Scotland at the weekend.
Feb 4, 13:45
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Martin Castrogiovanni out for tournament
Italy's talismanic prop Martin Castrogiovanni looks set to miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering a suspected broken rib in Saturday's defeat to England.
Feb 12, 11:40
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Team News: Two changes for Italy
Italy coach Jacques Brunel makes two changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's Six Nations encounter against England.
Feb 8, 13:08
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