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How France won the RWC 2023 vote

In 2017, France were named the hosts of the next Rugby World Cup, despite an independent evaluation recommending South Africa. Here is what happened behind the scenes of that big decision, according to the French bid teamAnd the winner is...: France named 2023 hosts (Getty Images)How France won the RWC 2023 vote IT LOOKED like it was in the bag. On 31 October 2017, the …Continue reading »

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France v Ireland matches postponed due to coronavirus

But Wales v Scotland due to go ahead as plannedOn hold: Ireland and France line up for the anthems in Paris in 2018 (Getty Images)France v Ireland matches postponed due to coronavirus The France v Ireland matches – men’s, women’s and U20 – in …Continue reading »

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Mohamed Haouas sent off against Scotland

The France prop was red-carded at the end of the first half for punching Jamie RitchieFlash point: Mohamed Haouas punches Jamie Ritchie (Getty Images)The France prop was red-carded at the end of the first half for punching Jamie Ritchie

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Six Nations Round Three: Five Things We Learnt

From the excellence of Gael Fickou and Hamish Watson to the Italy’s role reversal, Jacob Whitehead reflects on the weekend’s happeningsOn the ball: Scotland flanker Hamish Watson tests Italy's defence (Getty Images)From the excellence of Gael Fickou and Hamish Watson to the Italy’s role reversal, Jacob Whitehead reflects on the weekend’s happenings

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