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Six Nations: France pick teenage fly-half Matthieu Jalibert for Ireland opener

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Jalibert will make international debut against Ireland• Uncapped Geoffrey Palis will start at full-backThe new France coach Jacques Brunel has named the teenager Matthieu Jalibert at fly-half for...

Jacques Brunel names squad to face Ireland

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

19-year-old Bordeaux flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has been handed his Test debut the no.10 jersey for France's opening Six Nations clash against Ireland this weekend.    He will combine with...

IRFU Thanks Les Kiss For His Contribution To Irish Rugby

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the announcement today from Ulster Rugby that Les Kiss is to step down from his position as the province's director of rugby, with immediate effect, the IRFU wish to thank Les for his enormous...

Youthful Ireland can challenge for Six Nations title but must beware France

8 years ago by The Guardian

Joe Schmidt dismisses claims his side are title favourites but they have more depth than their rivals – if they can banish their tendency to start slowly and their poor record in ParisJoe Schmidt does...

Briggs back at out-half and uncapped winger in Ireland women's team for France

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There's a first cap for winger Megan Williams in the Ireland women's side for their first Six Nations game against France on Saturday.

Griffin Leads New-Look Women's Team For French Test

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women's team has been named for the opening match of the Women's Six Nations against France at Toulouse's Stade Ernest Wallon on Saturday night (kick-off 9pm local time/8pm Irish time).

Griffin Leads New-Look Women's Team For French Test

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women's team has been named for the opening match of the Women's Six Nations against France at Toulouse's Stade Ernest Wallon on Saturday night (kick-off 9pm local time/8pm Irish time).

Six Nations: Injured XV

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All the Six Nations squads have been hit with injuries in key positions heading into the opening round of the tournament.   Here is a starting XV of the best that will miss at least the opening...

Six Nations predictions: England and Ireland may be heading for decider

8 years ago by The Guardian

Wales and Scotland injuries mean the title looks bound for Ireland or England but France are edgy and Italy might excite Related: Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown recover to give England a lift for Six Nations...

Ireland name nine new caps in U20 team

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There are nine new caps in the Ireland Under-20 team for their Six Nations opener against France on Friday.