France-Ireland, sound and fury
A real clash at the top this Saturday (5:45 p.m.) at the Stade de France between the two Grand Slam contenders. “We are going to live the sublime”, promised the coach, Fabien Galthié. Hostilities always begin with words. James Ryan, captain of Ireland in the absence of Jonathan Sexton, package, drew the first. “We come […]
Danty package, who to pair with Fickou in the center?
The center of La Rochelle was hit in the ankle against Italy and will be absent against Ireland. The Blues staff have several options to replace him against Ireland. A major absentee for the clash against Ireland. The French Rugby Federation announced on Monday the package of Jonathan Danty (29 years old, 12 caps), hit […]
Making of L’Équipe: Rafael Nadal told by Julien Reboullet
Behind the scenes of The Team A little over three years ago, L’Équipe published a series of testimonials entitled “Making Of“, in which its reporters recounted their relationship with some of the greatest champions or clubs of the time. Julien Reboullet, senior reporter for the tennis section, gave his story of fifteen years working alongside […]
“The favorite XV of France is a very big word”
The center of La Rochelle, successful during his last outings with the XV of France, refuses the label of favorites attached to the Blues as the Tournament approaches. After finishing twice in second place in the Tournament and beating the All Blacks in November, is the ambition of the Blues to win this edition?Jonathan Danty : […]
Toulouse positive, Galthié must review his plans
The positive players – Dupont, Ntamack, Baille, Jelonch, Mauvaka – will not go to Aubagne on Sunday evening to prepare for the Six Nations Tournament. They will join their tricolor partners later in the week. The captain of the XV of France, Antoine Dupont, but also the pillar Cyril Baille and, very probably Romain Ntamack, […]
Castres comes out with its head held high
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with Thomas and Vakatawa, the Lyonnais Berdeu to replace Jalibert?
This Tuesday in the middle of the afternoon, Fabien Galthié will reveal the names of the 42 players selected to prepare for the Six Nations Tournament. Some returns are expected as well as a handful of new faces. A statement sent around 4 p.m. This is how the coach of the XV of France, Fabien […]
Popelin scores points, Bath adrift
The Maritimes won this Saturday against the English of Bath (39-21), taking a big step towards the knockout stages of the Champions Cup. TOPS The solid performance of the Maritimes A job well done. Stade Rochelais, finalist of the last Champions Cup, took a big step this Saturday towards the round of 16 of the […]
La Rochelle must avoid the cold shower
Finalist of the last edition and off to a good start this year, Stade Rochelais has no room for error, at home, against Bath, bottom of the English championship. A daily life constantly turned upside down by the vagaries of the Covid. When it came to returning to the Champions Cup, Stade Rochelais had to […]