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Paris police chief fired following yellow vest riots on Champs-Elysées
About 5,000 police were deployed in the capital on Saturday to deal with the protests.
O'Shea insists Italy will hurt 'more than ever' after France defeat
The Azzurri once again ended their Six Nations campaign without a win.
Mother and child saved from apartment building set on fire by yellow vest protesters in Paris
French police said more than 80 people had been arrested by mid-afternoon.
Benetton youngster handed debut as Italy aim to avoid fourth Six Nations whitewash in a row
Marco Zanon, 21, will start at centre against France on Saturday.
Final Six Nations start for Fofana among six France changes from Ireland defeat
The Clermont centre will start as the French look to sign off on a poor campaign with victory in Rome.
Connacht lock Dillane happy to be firmly back in Ireland's plans
The 25-year-old is hoping for a fourth appearance in the championship against Wales.
'I wasn’t panicking' - Conor Murray unfazed by debate about his Six Nations form
Ireland’s scrum-half has been ignoring the debate around his form in the Six Nations.
Algerian president to drop bid for fifth term in office following weeks of protests against his candidacy
Thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks against the 82 year-old’s bid for another term in office.
Cian Healy's law knowledge nearly delivers clever try against France
The Ireland loosehead prop realised the ruck had ended on the French goal line.
Analysis: Stander pass sends Earls in for another Schmidt set-piece strike
The Munster back row delivered the scoring pass in what he called ‘a real team try.’
'I thought I was in!' - Larmour continuing to learn as he shows off dancing feet
The 21-year-old benefitted from 80 minutes at fullback in the absence of Rob Kearney.
Late lapse the chief disappointment for Schmidt
The head coach wasn’t concerned by the delay between Ireland’s first and second tries during a sustained period of pressure.
Kearney 'a good chance' for Wales but Ireland uncertain on van der Flier
Robbie Henshaw won’t be coming back into the mix as his dead leg lingers.
'It's taken a while, but there was a bit of our rhythm back' -- Schmidt
The head coach was thrilled to see his side dominate the first half against France on their way to a bonus point win.
Bonus-point win over les Bleus boosts Schmidt's Ireland before Wales trip
The Ireland boss will be frustrated at how his side closed out the game but they dominated most of the contest.
As it happened: Ireland v France, Six Nations
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland attempted to retain their interest in the Championship going into the final week.
Big performance against les Bleus can ease concerns over Schmidt's Ireland
The home side have named 13 of the starting team that beat the All Blacks back in November.
'He could have another eight years or more at the highest level, which is scary!'
From second-choice scrum-half to world-class 13, Garry Ringrose’s rise has been extraordinary.
'What actually changed my mindset was reading a bit of McCaw’s book'
Josh van der Flier is looking to make good decisions on both sides of the breakdown.
Beirne and O'Brien remain part of Schmidt's thinking amidst 'different brief'
The Ireland head coach says this Six Nations has partly been about ‘posing a few questions to players’.
McNamara hails inner calm and outward character of champion U20s with focus trained on Grand Slam
‘There are very few people in the history of Irish rugby who have managed to win a Grand Slam.’
Furlong: 'Most defences are looking for two-man hits and it's very, very hard'
Tadhg Furlong takes prides in his ball-carrying and lineout involvements for Ireland.
Ringrose set for return as Schmidt recalls big guns for France
Sean O’Brien is set to miss out, while captain Rory Best makes his return in the front row.
Open thread: Who should Schmidt pick in the Ireland team for France?
We want to hear who you would select for Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Dublin.
French cardinal given six-month suspended sentence for helping to cover up child abuse by priest
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin failed to report the abuse of a child between 2014 and 2015.
Hunters? Hunted? Schmidt's Ireland not interested in Hansen's perception
Joe Schmidt and his coaches have had some ‘very tough’ selection meetings ahead of the France game.
'Radicalised' inmate shot and detained after slashing guards in French prison attack
The raid also left prisoner Michael Chiolo’s visiting partner fatally wounded.
'Elite athletes are no different to any other punter in the world'
Ireland fullback Rob Kearney feels one set-piece attack can result in Joe Schmidt’s side regaining their confidence.
France will 'sniff blood' as they aim to pressure Ireland's 'weaknesses'
The Toulouse trio of Antoine Dupoint, Romain Ntamack and Thomas Ramos will be central for the French.
Henshaw and Leavy set to miss Ireland's clash with France
The Leinster centre hasn’t played since the England game due to a dead leg.
A peek outside the bubble has James Ryan refreshed and ready to get Ireland firing
A few beers and a boistorous crop of U20s has the young lock in positive mood as the Six Nations finish line comes into view.
Beirne puts hand up as Ireland look to reinforcements for France clash
James Ryan, Cian Healy and captain Rory Best will all be back in the mix.
Ex-Arsenal star midfielder announces retirement following injury-plagued career
Abou Diaby lined out for the Gunners between 2006 and 2015.
France show glimpses of their free-flowing best, but have to work for late bonus point
Gregory Aldritt forced his way over for two late tries as France secured a bonus point victory over Scotland after 88 long minutes.
Scotland team to play France shows four changes from Ireland defeat
Stuart Hogg, Huw Jones, Finn Russell and Ryan Wilson all miss out this weekend through injury.
World's biggest Nutella factory temporarily shut down over 'quality issue'
The factory produces 600,000 pots of Nutella a day.
Former soldier charged with 8 year-old's murder linked with another 40 cold cases in France
Police first arrested Nordahl Lelandais over two murders last year.
Dropping Parra and Lopez nothing to do with their criticism of coaching, insists Brunel
The French head coach described the move as ‘a sporting choice’.
Experienced Clermont duo Parra and Lopez left out in the cold for Scotland clash
The half-backs were replaced during their side’s defeat to England in the second round of the Six Nations.
Jose Mourinho on scouting mission in France
The Portuguese coach was sacked by Manchester United in December
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