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Try records fall as France ransack Dublin

France, and wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey in particular, have accumulated tries at an astonishing rate in this year's Six Nations.

BBC News - 6d

'France's title win feels like beginning of something'

The only surprise about France's historic Six Nations campaign is that they didn't win a Grand Slam, writes Tom English.

BBC News - 9h

France angry after Dupont suffers 'serious' injury

France head coach Fabien Galthie fears captain Antoine Dupont has sustained a "serious" knee injury during their Six Nations victory over Ireland.

BBC News - Mar. 8

France captain Dupont has cruciate knee injury

France captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee during Les Bleus' Six Nations win over Ireland on Saturday.

BBC News - Mar. 9

France begins handing over military bases to Senegal

France has handed control of two military facilities to Senegal, beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military presence from the West African country amid its waning influence in the region

ABC News - Mar. 7

Ireland 27-42 France: Six Nations – as it happened

France turned on the power in the second half to score a dominant victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. As much as we’d love to keep expanding The Clincher universe, the teams are about to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Ireland Grand Slam hopes ended by rampant France

France take control of the Six Nations title race as they score 34 unanswered points to beat Ireland in Dublin and end the home side's Grand Slam hopes.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Mbappé in France squad after 6-month absence

Kylian Mbappé on Thursday was included in Didier Deschamps' squad for France's Nations League quarterfinals March 20 and 23, after more than a six-month absence from the team.

ESPN - 2d

It is time for France to prove they no longer have a ‘French mentality’

In the 1980s, as Les Bleus claimed two Grand Slams and another four championship titles (two of which were tied), you very much knew which France would turn up.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?

President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

BBC News - Mar. 6

How final day unfolded as France win Six Nations

BBC Sport looks how the final day unfolded as France win Six Nations

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh

John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protesters. Scotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald ...

The Guardian - 3d

Dominant France win ends Ireland's Grand Slam hopes

Watch highlights as France beat Ireland 42-27 to end Irish Grand Slam hopes and go top of the Six Nations table.

BBC News - Mar. 8

France take Six Nations title race to the wire with thumping win over Ireland

Ireland 27-42 France France run in five tries in Dublin to set up grand finale This was not just a game of two halves, it was a story of two games. In the first you were counting yourself lucky ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Trump golf course in Scotland over Gaza comments

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized President Trump’s golf course in Scotland on Saturday to protest his administration’s policies in the Gaza Strip. In white, boldface capital letters, activists ...

The Hill - 6d

Jordan plays down Lions talk as he relishes first Six Nations with Scotland

Tom Jordan says he has paid no attention to people tipping him as a possible bolter for Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad, and says playing Six Nations rugby for Scotland was something ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons

But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

The Breakdown | France buy-in to monster pack blueprint threatens reimagined future

Oscar Jégou’s fine Dublin performance brings into focus the potential impact of forwards who can play anywhere. The Six Nations title is still theoretically on the line entering the final weekend. ...

The Guardian - 5d

Didier Deschamps travelled to Madrid to discuss Kylian Mbappé’s position as France captain

According to a report from Téléfoot, Didier Deschamps travelled to Madrid at the end of last year to discuss Kylian Mbappé’s (25) future as the captain of the France national team. This conversa...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

France takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland 42-27 in Dublin

France has replaced Ireland’s hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win in Dublin

ABC News - Mar. 8

How France won the Six Nations – and why they could dominate the next few years

France fought back from a damaging defeat to England to triumph for the first time since 2021

Yahoo Sports - 18h

‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park

An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up ...

The Guardian - 5d

'France a hard team to stop' - Ireland lick wounds as Grand Slam hopes end

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby questions the awarding of France's second try while lamenting his side's wasteful display in Saturday's Six Nations defeat in Dublin.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Scotland's 'forgotten golfer': From PoW to sporting icon

A new 'immersive' experiences aims to remind people of the achievements of a great Scottish golfer.

BBC News - 6d

France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons

Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagrees

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Why U.S. Conservatives Should Fall in Love With France

Turns out Charles de Gaulle was right.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Veteran, 98, handed France's highest honour

Yahoo News - 6d

Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France

Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.

CBS News - 3d

Nato’s Rutte meets Trump with Europe’s security on the line

Also in this newsletter: France’s plan to save European steel

Financial Times - 3d

Scotland 35-29 Wales: Six Nations rugby union – live

Six Nations updates, 4.45pm GMT game at Murrayfield Sign up for our newsletter, The Breakdown | And mail Lee 8 mins. It’s the turn of Wales to have some phases, mostly around halfway with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Trump’s son talks golf not politics in meeting with Scotland’s first minister

John Swinney discusses investment with Eric Trump as tariff war intensifies and activists target Turnberry

Financial Times - 2d

Warmer winters creating 'existential threat' for some of Scotland’s coastal golf courses

Golf clubs are being asked to consider puishing back opening day as many of them are not ready for what has been the traditional start of the season.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

What a Small Island Off the Coast of Scotland Could Teach America

In 2025, the idea of settling anyplace other than Mars might seem anachronistic, but the people on Ulva are pioneers.

The New York Times - 5h

Warning over the dangers of Botox parties

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.

BBC News - 3d

France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.

The New York Times - Mar. 7