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Jonny Wilkinson looking for Top 14 crown with Toulon
08/06/2012 - RUGBY

Jonny Wilkinson looking for Top 14 crown with Toulon

English rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson is hoping to win France's Top 14 league on Saturday at the Stade de France, when he leads Toulon – who have failed to take the title home since 1989 – into battle with formidable rivals, Toulouse.
Leinster beat Clermont to set up all-Irish final
30/04/2012 - RUGBY

Leinster beat Clermont to set up all-Irish final

Heineken Cup holders Leinster set up the first all-Irish European Cup final on Sunday with a thrilling 19-15 victory over French side Clermont.
Wales beat France to secure Six Nations grand slam
18/03/2012 - Rugby Six Nations

Wales beat France to secure Six Nations grand slam

Wales notched their third Six Nations grand slam in eight seasons on Saturday, defeating France 16-9 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Welsh winger Alex Cuthbert scored the sole try of the match.
England avenge World Cup defeat to France
15/03/2012 - RUGBY

England avenge World Cup defeat to France

England squeezed past France 24-22 in the Six Nations Cup Sunday afternoon, keeping alive its chances of holding onto the title if it manages to defeat Ireland next weekend.
Wales beat Italy to set up Grand Slam clash with France
10/03/2012 - Six Nations

Wales beat Italy to set up Grand Slam clash with France

Wales overcame a dogged Italy side 24-3 in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Cardiff to keep alive their hopes of winning a third Grand Slam in eight years. Wales now need to beat France in next week's final round of matches to claim the title.
France's Six Nations grand slam hopes end with Irish draw
04/03/2012 - RUGBY

France's Six Nations grand slam hopes end with Irish draw

France's hopes of a Six Nations grand slam were dashed on Sunday despite fighting back from 17-6 at the break to draw 17-all with Ireland at the Stade de France.
Sluggish France in narrow win over Scotland
26/02/2012 - RUGBY

Sluggish France in narrow win over Scotland

France kept up their unbeaten run in the Six Nations Championship after beating Scotland 23-17 at Murrayfield on Sunday. Fullback Maxime Medard scored the decisive try just before the hour.
Wales sink England at Twickenham with late try
25/02/2012 - Rugby

Wales sink England at Twickenham with late try

Wales scored a late breakaway try through substitute Scott Williams to earn a dramatic 19-12 victory against England at Twickenham on Saturday. England had led for most of the second half before Williams struck five minutes from the end of the match.
Presidential election: former presidents, new candidates
14/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Presidential election: former presidents, new candidates

Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to announce his candidacy for a second term as president this week. We look at why it is so important to get the timing and delivery right. Then, we find out more about some of the lesser-known presidential hopefuls. Finally, it was supposed to be the Year of Mexico in France last year but a diplomatic spat meant it was cancelled. One exhibition did make it over though: a rare collection of sacred Mayan masks.
Wales crush Scotland 27-13 after late blitz
16/02/2012 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

Wales crush Scotland 27-13 after late blitz

Wales crushed Scotland in the Six Nations 27-13 on Sunday. Wales now head to Twickenham to take on England, with two wins under interim coach Stuart Lancaster, on Feb. 25 while the Scots must lick their wounds before hosting France a day later.
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