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Alexandre Dumoulin is a doubt for France's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy next week after the centre was told to rest his left knee.

Uncapped winger Marvin O'Connor has been drafted into France's RBS 6 Nations squad.

New France coach Guy Noves has explained Mathieu Bastareaud's absence from his first squad gathering by saying he aims to bring a new style to Les Bleus.

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Tournament organisers say they are considering "all possible fixture permutations" following opening-round postponements in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions.

Northampton have completed a major coup by signing France number eight Louis Picamoles on a three-year contract.

France fly-half Frederic Michalak has announced his retirement from international rugby following the humiliating World Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of New Zealand.

New Zealand scored nine tries to demolish France and record the biggest victory in World Cup quarter-final history.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has dismissed claims that the French dressing room has staged a ‘rebellion’ against coach Philippe Saint-Andre on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has hit out at officials for failing to act on what he branded Sean O'Brien's "assault" on Pascal Pape in Sunday's 24-9 defeat to Ireland.

Ireland survived injuries to talismans Johnny Sexton, Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahoney to book a quarter-final clash with Argentina by beating France with some comfort, 24-9, on Sunday afternoon.

French big hitters Louis Picamoles and Noa Nakaitaci will both start for France against Ireland in Cardiff on Sunday.

Ireland must beware Louis Picamoles' broadened horizons in Sunday's pivotal World Cup clash with France, according to Simon Easterby.

Paul O'Connell has fired up Ireland's forwards for Sunday's pivotal battle with France by detailing all their World Cup shortcomings.

France secured a crucial bonus point in the race to top Pool D as they beat a valiant Canada side 41-18 in front of a record crowd at Stadium MK.

France winger Noa Nakaitaci admits head coach Philippe Saint-Andre gave the team a profanity-laced half-time dressing down following a disappointing first half display against Romania.

Two tries from Sofiane Guitoune helped France to a battling 38-11 victory over Romania as the 2011 World Cup finalists moved above Ireland to the top of Pool D.

France began their World Cup in an efficient manner and showed glimpses that they can be a serious threat at this year’s tournament after a 32-10 victory over Italy.

Controversial Scotland call-up John Hardie will be given the chance to justify his selection after being named in the side which faces France in Paris on Saturday.