Tadhg Beirne focused on his job as family prepare for emotional day in Dublin
Tadhg Beirne insists Ireland will not rest on their laurels as he prepares to captain his country in Dublin for the first time in …
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World Rankings: All eyes on Paris as All Blacks hope for French favour
A rare defeat for South Africa against France at the Stade de France on Friday night will open the door for New Zealand to replace…
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Fiji have rung the changes ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Ireland, making nine alterations to the side that w…
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2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson watches history being made
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Jake White makes trio of bold selections in Fiji team to play France
The Jake White era is underway in Fiji, and for the coach's first Test during the international window, he has made some big calls…
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Injury-hit France hand out debut against Fiji
Bayonne back-row Esteban Capilla is set to make his France debut on Saturday against Fiji in the Nations Championship in Lyon afte…
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Former France coach ageing like a fine wine as he plots Les Bleus' downfall
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