New France coach backs young guns to impress against Italy February 05, 2016 (00:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] PARIS (AP) " France is banking on the talent of tomorrow to heal the scars of the recent past.Under new coach Guy Noves, France heads into its Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday desperate to shake off the stigma of a fraught... More...
France name four debutants February 04, 2016 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ] New France coach Guy Noves has named four uncapped players in the side who will host Italy in the Six Nations curtain-raiser on Saturday. More...
4 uncapped players picked by France for 6 Nations opener February 04, 2016 (12:16) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] PARIS (AP) " Guy Noves stayed true to his word and will start four uncapped players in his first France team playing Italy to kick off the Six Nations.Lock Paul Jedrasiak, scrumhalf Sebastien Bezy, center Jonathan Danty, and wing... More...
Extra security measures at Stade de France for Six Nations January 29, 2016 (16:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] PARIS (AP) " Extra security measures will be implemented at the Stade de France during the Six Nations following the attacks that left 130 people dead around Paris last November.The French Rugby Federation says "very strict" controls,... More...
France add Mermoz to squad January 26, 2016 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ] Toulon centre Maxime Mermoz has been called into France's Six Nations training squad following an injury to Alexandre Dumoulin. More...