#France
Bernard Laporte wants an annual Club World Cup instead of the Champions Cup
The French Rugby Federation president says ‘it could be a breath of fresh air for the whole of world rugby.’
Two people dead after being attacked by knife-wielding man in French town
The attack happened at 11am in a commercial street in Romans-sur-Isere.
France cancels traditional end of secondary school exams in favour of continuous assessment
The ‘bac’ has been a rite of passage for French students since it was introduced by Napoleon in 1808.
France fines Apple €1.1 billion for anti-competitive acts
The country’s competition authority said Apple and top re-sellers agreed to align prices with Apple’s own pricing for its iPads.
France shuts bars, nightclubs, cinemas and restaurants to help combat coronavirus
A number of countries have imposed sweeping restrictions to help fight the illness.
'Prohibition to circulate in the streets': Spain goes into lockdown mode as state of emergency declared
France has witnessed a surge in cases, with 4,500 people infected, and 91 deaths.
Top 14 suspended, putting Champions Cup quarter-finals in even greater doubt
The suspension includes all collective training by the professional clubs in France.
France prop Haouas gets three-week ban for punch against Scotland
The 25-year-old had three weeks shaved off for his “good conduct, guilty plea and relative inexperience.”
Uefa dismisses reports that they have received requests to postpone Euro 2020
The tournament is still set to go ahead in Rome later this summer.
Top 14 to discuss postponement rather than playing behind closed doors
Ulster’s Champions Cup quarter-final away to Toulouse could be played behind closed doors.
U20 title charge left in limbo as Ireland await call on France fixture
Noel McNamara’s men have every right to expect their match to be called off, but can’t afford to stop preparing to face France.
Farrell says Ireland players were deflated to hear of France postponement
The squad trained in Abbottstown today believing they are well in the hunt for the Championship.
Ireland's Six Nations clash with France in Paris has been postponed
The decision has been made due to fears over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Ireland's visit to Paris in major doubt as France bans gatherings of more than 1,000
The French rugby federation says ‘there is no official information’ to confirm the game will be postponed.
Scotland's Ritchie 'shocked' by Haouas punch as France blow Grand Slam hopes
Les Bleus crashed to a 28-17 defeat at Murrayfield.
Red card costly as France's Grand Slam bid is squandered with defeat to Scotland
After overcoming England, Italy and Wales, the championship leaders saw their winning run halted.
Scotland make three changes for French showdown as Brown prepares for 50th cap
Gregor Townsend’s side will host the Six Nations Test on Sunday.
Galthié doubting Thomas’ ability to do job against the Scots
French coach drops inconsistent French winger Teddy Thomas for Sunday’s big game in Murrayfield.
Andy Farrell's Ireland training against Ulster to keep sharp for Six Nations
Dan McFarland’s side will provide opposition at today’s session.
From Central Park to central characters in Ireland/France rivalry
Shaun Edwards mentored Andy Farrell when the Ireland coach was a teenager at Wigan, now they are set to go up against one another next week.
'Shame': Walkouts at French Oscars as Roman Polanski wins best director
Actor Adele Haenel led the walk-out after the 86-year-old director’s win at the César Awards.
Farrell plans to use weekend off to cram for French exam
Ireland coach also revisited last weekend’s disaster in Twickenham and said players ‘did not look after one another well enough’.
'I'm well used to the criticism, I've had it for my whole career... keep it coming'
Johnny Sexton feels Ireland could have dealt with England’s linespeed better.
Ireland still waiting for clarity on Italy game rescheduling with October a possibility
Andy Farrell’s squad will train next week even without a game to play.
Ireland to proceed with two-day camp and make new plans after Italy game postponed
Ireland now turn their attention towards a visit to Paris on 14 March.
Analysis: The small details that make a huge difference in winning the aerial battle
Professional performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the contests in the air in this Six Nations.
No Neymar but PSG aided by own goal for the ages in win over Lyon
A 4-2 win for Paris Saint-Germain, helped by Fernando Marcal’s truly stunning second-half own goal.
France hold off Italy comeback to top Six Nations table
Les Bleus have gone two from two in front of their own fans.
20-year-old centre gets first start as France make one change for Italy clash
Montpellier man Arthur Vincent replaces the injured Virimi Vakatawa.
Bravo les Bleus! But it's too early to know if France are genuinely back
Similarly, we can’t write off England’s Six Nations hopes just yet.
Brilliant les Bleus light up Paris with Six Nations win over Eddie Jones' England
The French raced into a 17-0 half-time lead at Stade de France.
'It’s child abuse': FGM lawyer who helped prosecute over 100 people in France welcomes first-ever Irish prosecution
In an exclusive interview with TheJournal.ie, Linda Weil-Curiel praises the sentences handed down at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court earlier this week.
France name two debutants and a frightening backline for England clash
Anthony Bouthier and Mohamed Haouas will win their first caps in Paris on Sunday.
Coronavirus latest: Japan, EU, US and South Korea to evacuate citizens from Wuhan
All cases had involved people who had been in or near Wuhan, but Japan and Germany have now reported human-to-human cases.
Coronavirus reaches Europe as France confirms three cases
The two confirmed cases, the first in Europe, were announced by the health minister Agnes Buzyn.
Tear gas deployed by police as 15 arrested in new anti-Macron demonstration in Paris
Police said 15 people were arrested.
Notre Dame 'not saved yet' and still in a 'state of peril' following devastating fire
A blaze in April last year destroyed the roof and toppled the spire of the medieval cathedral.
Police kill man who stabbed passer-by to death in Paris park
At least two other people are reported to have been stabbed during the attack.
21 taken to hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning during Christmas mass in France
The cause of the poisoning has not been determined but investigators were looking into a gas heater.
Notre Dame unable to host Christmas services for first time since French Revolution
The Paris landmark was damaged by a fire this year and reconstruction is expected to take several years.
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