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Six Nations Recap: Fickou fate betrays England

February 3, 2014 James Harrington 7

CASTRES, FRANCE – A week ago, pundits were saying that France coach Philippe Saint-Andre was spending much of his time in the lead up to […]

Six Nations Preview: Wales, England and Ireland to Win?

January 31, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – If history is to be believed, France will win this year’s Six Nations. Afer all, they have won all four tournaments after […]

France End Forgettable Year With 1st Home Loss to Springboks in 16 Years

November 28, 2013 James Harrington 8

CASTRES, FRANCE – France’s November internationals were the definition of a tale of three matches… with only one sorry conclusion. The statistics – two defeats […]

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Lock in a hard place as France’s Maestri sees red for Les Bleus

November 19, 2013 James Harrington 10

CASTRES, FRANCE – A pair of red cards for fighting in Saturday’s game between France and Tonga now looks like small potatoes in a week […]

Backs to the wall as New Zealand hang tough to beat France

November 12, 2013 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – New Zealand head to Twickenham to face England this weekend with their perfect record for 2013, but spirited France almost gave as […]

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How can mercurial France stop mighty New Zealand?

November 7, 2013 James Harrington 7

CASTRES, FRANCE – Dan Carter is set to win his 99th All Black cap, while skipper Richie McCaw returns to his favoured number 7 slot […]