February and March is the time of the year that Rugby Union fans always look forward to as this is when the Six Nations takes place. This prestigious competition, which has been going for more than a century now, sees England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy battle it out for the right to claim [...]
Saturday 13th August 2022,
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From the archive | The last time France won the Grand Slam
Despite a new head coach, new captain and a vastly young and inexperienced squad, France continue to defy the pre-tournament rugby betting. With three wins out of three in the tournament so far, they’re favourites to win the Championship and could even make it a clean-sweep of victories. Should they be successful, it would mark [...]
How France have come from mediocrity to Grand Slam contenders
With just two gameweeks left in this year’s Six Nations Championship, it is only France who remain in contention for the sought-after Grand Slam title. Les Bleus beat England and Italy in Paris before stunning Wales in a thrilling 27-23 victory at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Fabien Galthié’s side started the campaign as 6/1 [...]
