France star withdrawn from squad ahead of Wales trip
Centre Kalvin Gourgues has been redrawn from the France squad by Fabien Galthie, who has confirmed a 42-man training group for the…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2026, 10:37
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Shaun Edwards calls France's dominance over Ireland 'very, very unusual'
Shaun Edwards appeared taken aback by the dominance his France outfit achieved in periods of their Six Nations-opening win over Ir…
Ned Lester
06 Feb 2026, 0:16
Opinion
France player ratings vs Ireland | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
France player ratings: France got their Guinness Six Nations title defence underway with a 36-14 victory over Ireland on Thursday …
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2026, 16:00
Opinion
Ben Kay: 'I know we get accused of arrogance but I love the English mentality right now.'
The England World Cup winners says squad depth is paramount as nations build towards the Rugby World Cup next year
Ben Kay
05 Feb 2026, 5:11
Dupont revisits controversy over ACL injury against Ireland last year
France captain Antoine Dupont holds no grudges over the incident in which he suffered a serious knee injury as he prepares to make…
PA
05 Feb 2026, 3:30
Six Nations records that are under threat
Records. Made to be broken, made to be set, and in the upcoming 2026 Six Nations, there are a few that could fall if the dominoes …
Francisco Isaac
04 Feb 2026, 6:00
Opinion
I'm fascinated to see if Six Nations 'running joke' repeats itself: Andy Goode
It still feels like a two-tier Six Nations this year but Ireland might struggle and the pressure is on Scotland to finish above th…
Andy Goode
04 Feb 2026, 2:30
Antoine Dupont returns to captain France against Ireland
Fabien Galthie has named his France team to face Ireland in the opening match of the Guinness Six Nations at the Stade de France o…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2026, 4:30
Exclusive
Carlu Sadie: 'I was 2mm away from death, exactly the same as Steven Kitshoff'
Bordeaux's South African juggernaut has charted an extraordinary journey back to the field following a career-threatening neck inj…
Jamie Lyall
01 Feb 2026, 6:49
Exclusive
'Who is that guy?': French legend backs Kalvin Gourgues after blood-clot scare
Former French star Thomas Castaignede believes Kalvin Gourgues, the young Toulouse centre whose career was saved by unique surgery…
Chris Jones
29 Jan 2026, 5:34
'The Grand Slam game is round two now'
This year's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield in round two of the Guinness Six Nations has been labelled the "Grand Slam game" by …
Josh Raisey
28 Jan 2026, 10:20
'We didn’t expect it and we were surprised, like everyone else'
Union Bordeaux-Bègles have played down concerns over Damian Penaud’s shock omission from France’s Six Nations plans, with the…
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2026, 9:23
Opinion
Injuries to key Ireland stars pave way for bold pack to start France opener
Injuries at loosehead and blindside mean Andy Farrell will need to find solutions to match French power.
Pat McCarry
23 Jan 2026, 3:42
French superstars tumble in Galthie's hard-headed Six Nations cull
La Rochelle No.8 Gregory Alldritt is one of several French stars to miss out on Fabien Galthie's 42-man squad for the Guinness Six…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 7:57
Report reveals Damian Penaud one of two France stalwarts axed for Six Nations
France's all-time record try-scorer Damian Penaud is set to miss out on their 42-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations, which wil…
Josh Raisey
20 Jan 2026, 10:04
Analysis
Woki's wingspan and Willis' might point the way for France and England at the Six Nations
The soon-to-be-Bordeaux team-mates were the weekend's oustanding back-row forwards. Will their nations take heed?
Nick Bishop
14 Jan 2026, 1:00
