France

France successfully overcame a spirited performance from Uruguay as they sealed a 27-12 victory to maintain their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights from the Pool A clash.

France maintained their winning start in the Rugby World Cup after they managed to overcome a spirited Uruguay side 27-12 in their Pool A clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Thursday.

New Newcastle boss Alex Codling chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the coaching experiences which have led him to Kingston Park.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made 12 changes to the starting line up for the upcoming World Cup game against Uruguay to be played on Thursday.

France managed to overcome a double try from Mark Telea as they defeated the All Blacks 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Paris to take an early lead in Pool A.

Hosts France started the Rugby World Cup campaign with a 27-13 victory over three-time champions New Zealand in the Pool A opening game of the tournament at Stade de France in Paris.

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has made a forced change for the upcoming Rugby World Cup opener against Wales to be played on Sunday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has drafted Anton Lienert-Brown in the starting line up for the Rugby World Cup opener against France on Friday.

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed the matchday squad for the World Cup opener against New Zealand to be played in Saint-Denis on Friday.

New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a doubtful starter for the Rugby World Cup opener against France to be played at Stade de France on Friday.

France lock Bastien Chalureau has denied accusations of being a racist following his call-up to the Rugby World Cup squad.

New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan believes playing the World Cup at home could be a massive burden for France.

France have suffered another blow ahead of the home Rugby World Cup campaign with lock Paul Willemse withdrawn from the squad due to an injury.

France have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with centre Jonathan Danty set to miss the tournament opener against New Zealand on 8th September.

In two weeks time, France face New Zealand in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup and it feels like there has never been more pressure on a host country to deliver.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has included flanker Anthony Jelonch in the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad.

France have suffered a major blow ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup with fly-half Romain Ntamack set to miss the tournament according to a report.

France fly-half Romain Ntamack will undergo a scan on his knee to assess the extent of damage that he sustained during the warm-up fixture against Scotland.

A powerful performance in the final quarter did not prove enough as Scotland were edged out by France with a 27-30 margin in the Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Saint Etienne on Saturday.