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Audio: The week in French sports
21/02/2011 - Le Sportcast

Audio: The week in French sports

This week on "Le Sportcast": French striker André-Pierre Gignac gives title holders Marseille a much-needed boost; France's rugby squad head to Twickenham after scraping past Ireland; and the French Open stays put in Paris.
Title holders France scrape past Ireland in Dublin clash
14/02/2011 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

Title holders France scrape past Ireland in Dublin clash

France beat Ireland 25-22 in their Six Nations clash in Dublin Sunday. The defending champions managed to come from behind after faltering in the first half, with a winning try from Maxime Medard.
France’s Traille and Poitrenaud to face Ireland in Six Nations clash
08/02/2011 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

France’s Traille and Poitrenaud to face Ireland in Six Nations clash

French coach Marc Lievremont named fullback Clement Poitrenaud for Sunday's Six Nations match against Ireland, replacing the injured Maxime Mermoz with Damien Traille (pictured) switching back to centre.
Audio: The week in French sports
07/02/2011 - LE SPORTCAST

Audio: The week in French sports

Every Monday, "Le Sportcast" brings you the latest news in French sports. In this edition: France see off Scottish challenge in the Six Nations; Les Bleus take on Brazil; and a French TV claims the Newcastle-Arsenal match was fixed.
France outpaces Scotland in first round of Six Nations tournament
06/02/2011 - RUGBY - SIX NATIONS

France outpaces Scotland in first round of Six Nations tournament

Six Nations title holder France beat Scotland 34-21 in its tournament opener in Paris, Saturday. It was something of a redemption match for the French, who were mauled 59-16 by Australia in their last appearance here in November.
Audio: The week in French sports
31/01/2011 - Le Sportcast

Audio: The week in French sports

Every Monday, "Le Sportcast" brings you the latest news in French sports. In this first edition, we look at Ligue 1 club upsets at the French Cup, the European campaign for Top 14 clubs and French failures at the Australian Open.
Balshaw inspires Biarritz victory over Bath
22/01/2011 - RUGBY - HEINEKEN CUP

Balshaw inspires Biarritz victory over Bath

Biarritz full-back Iain Balshaw scored two tries against Bath on Saturday to ensure that last season's runners-up qualified from the group stage of the Heineken Cup.
Toulouse cruise ahead as Toulon drop behind
30/12/2010 - RUGBY - TOP 14

Toulouse cruise ahead as Toulon drop behind

Top 14 leaders Toulouse kept up the pace with a comfortable win at Agen on Wednesday as Toulon slipped 11 points adrift after defeat by Bayonne. Elsewhere, reigning champions Clermont saw off runners-up Perpignan in a tight contest.
Wilkinson signs for another year in the sun
28/12/2010 - RUGBY

Wilkinson signs for another year in the sun

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has agreed to a contract extension with French club Toulon in a move that may jeopardise his chances of making the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
Toulon go top as Ospreys down Munster
19/12/2010 - HEINEKEN CUP

Toulon go top as Ospreys down Munster

Toulon fought off a second-half challenge by London Irish to secure a bonus win and move to the top of a fiercely contested Group 3 ahead of Munster, who fell to Welsh side Ospreys.
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