France name team to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Philippe Saint-André makes three changes to France side• Centre Mathieu Bastareaud dropped from starting lineupMorgan Parra was named at scrum-half and the centre Mathieu Bastareaud was dropped...
France hope to discover joie de vivre to repeat All Black upset
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance must rediscover their joie de vivre if they are to stand a chance of winning Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, according to a member of the coaching team who helped Les Bleus...
The All Blacks' elephant in the room
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It is the elephant in the All Blacks changing room - France in the 2007 World Cup quarterfinals at the Millennium Stadium.
Rugby World Cup Flashback: The day when France shocked rugby and left All Blacks in disarray
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFlashback: France and New Zealand produced World Cup classic when they met in Cardiff eight years ago as key figures involved recall for Daniel Schofield
Kaino and New Zealand are just getting started
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyJerome Kaino has a warning for the rest of the teams at this World Cup - the All Blacks are just getting started.
ITM Cup form XV
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe ITM Cup has reached the final stages in New Zealand and once again several players have put their hands up for Super Rugby contracts or higher honours. Here is a form XV. Surprisingly four players...
Rugby stars meet the Queen
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand captain Richie McCaw described the experience as "pretty cool"
All Blacks are prepared for the French
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read says the All Blacks are prepared for multiple approaches from France when the two teams meet in their quarter-final on Saturday.France have caused New Zealand trouble in the past in World...
World Cup 2015: Time for a France revolution?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWhy France need a change in style to beat New ZealandIn a hole: France looked bereft of ideas against Ireland. Photo: Getty ImagesWhy France need a change in style to beat New Zealand
Brice Dulin on the Irish Loss
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance back Brice Dulin has opened up on the emotions within the squad after their loss to Ireland."We hate losing so it’s hard, especially when playing the way we did. The match against Ireland was...
