France bank on Olympic inspiration
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance will hope to be lifted by the London 2012 exploits of Usain Bolt and Mo Farah when they take on Romania in the Olympic Stadium tonight.
France inspired by Usain Bolt and Mo Farah’s feats
1 decade ago by The TimesYannick Nyanga and his France team-mates are relishing the “special” prospect of following in the same footsteps as Usain Bolt...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Lynn Howells expecting Romania to have crowd on their side against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWelsh coach tells James Rothwell why 'underdogs' Romania could triumph against France despite being outmatched in funding and resources
Jack McGrath doesn't believe Romania will be impeded by four day turnaround
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf Romania are feeling sorry for themselves ahead of playing France and Ireland in the space of four days they’ll find little sympathy around St George’s Park.
Referees chief keen to cut down on TMO delays
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldJohn Jeffrey, chairman of World Rugby's match official selection committee, defends the use of TMOs in the opening World Cup matchesCraig Joubert refers a decision to the TMO in the France v Italy gameWorld...
Preview: France v Romania
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The most experienced Romanian World Cup team ever face a France side featuring 13 changes in their opening game on Wednesday.
Ireland are 'serious contenders', insists Henry
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWorld Cup-winning coach Graham Henry believes Ireland are one of the teams who can win this year's edition after their impressive opening against Canada, but he believes pool rivals France are looking...
Saint-Andre rings changes for France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSaint-Andre rings changes for France
World Cup Highlights: France vs Italy
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyFrance take their winning tally against Italy to 34/37, with a comfortable victory in their opening RWC fixture. Freddy Michalak's kicking kept France in the lead in the first half. A try wasn't scored...
