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France coach defends team's toughness amidst criticism of leaky defence

France defence coach Shaun Edwards bristled at suggestions his team have become a soft touch after conceding nine tries in their last two matches.

Paul Willemse

France lock Paul Willemse handed three-week ban for red card

Paul Willemse is set to miss France's Six Nations clash against Scotland after being handed a three-week ban for the red card he received last Friday.

Peter O'Mahony and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite positive vibes in Ireland camp

Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature despite their resounding Six Nations victory over France.

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Antione Dupont motivated ahead of Sevens debut

France superstar Antoine Dupont is turning his nerves into motivation ahead of his bid to make France's Sevens squad for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

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Andy Farrell says Ireland got exactly what they deserved in big win in France

Andy Farrell hailed Ireland's ruthlessness after their Guinness Six Nations title defence was launched with a record-breaking five-try demolition of 14-man France.

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Ireland move into pole position for Six Nations title with victory in France

Ireland ruthlessly exposed the absence of Antonie Dupont to launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point demolition of 14-man France.

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