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Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu Jalibert

The France captain is back from a broken cheekbone for the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

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Joe Hawkins and Mason Grady displays give struggling Wales reason for optimism

Joe Hawkins and Mason Grady displays give struggling Wales reason for optimism

The 20-year-olds have impressed in the Six Nations

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Today's rugby news as top Welsh rugby signing leaves for France and Ireland star's dad hit by truck

Today's rugby news as top Welsh rugby signing leaves for France and Ireland star's dad hit by truck

The latest rugby headlines ahead of a busy Six Nations round

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Aviva Stadium 'hell' may await France if Johnny Sexton ignites

"It's true the first feeing I have about it is the old one - a stadium which had an air of the end of the world about it with the spectators on their feet behind the posts, their constant chanting of popular songs," said Raphael Ibanez. "Since then they have…

Murray ready to face French challenge in Six Nations: coach

Dublin (AFP) - Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is "in good form" and ready to face France in their Six Nations blockbuster on Saturday despite his father suffering serious injuries in a road accident, scrum coach John Fogarty said on Friday.

Defence coach Edwards' new France deal 'excellent news' for Ibanez

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Friday defence coach Shaun Edwards signing a new contract until 2027 was "excellent news."

'No issues' for France despite Penaud knee scare: Ibanez

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Saturday Damian Penaud will be fit to play Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend despite pulling up with a knee issue during the week.

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France flanker Cros' training injury 'nothing major' before Ireland game

France flanker Cros' training injury 'nothing major' before Ireland game

Paris (AFP) - France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Friday flanker Francois Cros will be fit to face Ireland this weekend despite suffering an injury in training.

France have 'to take it up a notch' against Ireland

France have 'to take it up a notch' against Ireland

Paris (AFP) - France team manager Raphael Ibanez said his side must take their performance "up a notch" against Ireland next week after Sunday's Six Nations win over Italy.

'Warrior' Villiere hat-trick sends France top of Six Nations

'Warrior' Villiere hat-trick sends France top of Six Nations

Paris (AFP) - France team manager Raphael Ibanez said Gabin Villiere was a "warrior" after the winger scored three times as the Six Nations contenders beat Italy 37-10 in Paris on Sunday to move top of the table.

Ibanez laughs off France 'favourite' tag for Six Nations

Ibanez laughs off France 'favourite' tag for Six Nations

Paris (AFP) - France manager and former captain Raphael Ibanez has laughed off suggestions that Les Bleus are favourites for this season's Six Nations championship but told AFP that "the objective is to win it".

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