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France one game away from Grand Slam glory
14/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

France one game away from Grand Slam glory

France easily overpowered Italy in the Stade de France in this fourth Six Nations game. Despite Italy's last minute comeback attempt, Les Bleus easily won 46-20 and are still on course for a Grand Slam.
Scotland and England draw at Murrayfield
14/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

Scotland and England draw at Murrayfield

England draw against Scotland, 15-15, destroying their hopes of winning the Six Nations after a kicking-dominated scrap at Murrayfield on Saturday.
France vs Italy: The experts' view
13/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

France vs Italy: The experts' view

Ahead of France vs Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France, Former French international Didier Camberabero, and rugby journalists from both nations have their say on the clash that could take Les Bleus one step closer to the Grand Slam.
Sébastien Chabal: 'I'm not a star'
10/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

Sébastien Chabal: 'I'm not a star'

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, French rugby union international Sébastien Chabal opens up about “Chabalmania”, the chase for a Six Nations grand slam, Twitter, and much more.
Castres winger Marc Andreu earns first cap for France
10/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

Castres winger Marc Andreu earns first cap for France

French coach Marc Lièvremont has made two changes to his team ahead of the home clash against Italy, with Castres winger Marc Andreu (pictured right) and Perpignan centre David Marty joining the fold.
France's injured Michalak replaced by Yashvili
08/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

France's injured Michalak replaced by Yashvili

France's scrum-half Frédéric Michalak (left) is out for the season and will be replaced by Dimitri Yashvili (right), just back from injury himself. It is uncertain if Mathieu Bastareaud, also injured, will play in Sunday's game aginst Italy.
2007: Italy's best showing
08/03/2010 - SIX NATIONS REWIND

2007: Italy's best showing

Ahead of each Six Nations weekend, FRANCE 24 anchor and keen rugby player, Mark Owen, takes a look back at some of the key moments in the European game. Today: In 2007, Italy finished third. Their best tournament so far.
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England’s grand slam dream over as Ireland win 20-16 at Twickenham
01/03/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

England’s grand slam dream over as Ireland win 20-16 at Twickenham

Ireland beat England 20-16 at Twickenham to put their Six Nations campaign back on track. The hosts enjoyed most of the possession, but proved unable to break through a stubborn Irish defence.
Critics pile pressure on England ahead of Ireland test
27/02/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

Critics pile pressure on England ahead of Ireland test

Despite mounting criticism about their style of play, England coach Martin O’Neil is bullish ahead of the key match against defending champions Ireland Saturday.
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French grand slam bid still on track as Welsh comeback falls short
27/02/2010 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

French grand slam bid still on track as Welsh comeback falls short

France survived a stirring Welsh comeback to win at the Millennium Stadium and keep their grand slam hopes alive.
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