Tag: France
England Men and Women announce fixtures against France in Toulouse on June 29 | Rugby League News
England’s Men and Women rugby league sides have announced fixtures against France in Toulouse on Saturday June 29, as the French Rugby League (FFR XIII) celebrates 90 years of the game in the country. England Women will face France at 2.30pm UK time at the Stade Ernest-Wallon, followed by England Men against France at 5pm UK…
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Alex Eala, French partner cop W75 doubles crown in France
Alex Eala during the Miami Open.–Photo from Alex Eala Facebook MANILA, Philippines—Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala promised to bounce back and she kept her word. Less than two weeks after failing to make the main draw of the Miami Open, Eala redeemed herself with a second doubles title this year. Eala and her French partner…
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Six Nations: Guy Pepper called up to replace injured Chandler Cunningham-South as squad named for France finale | Rugby Union News
England have called up highly-rated Newcastle flanker Guy Pepper to replace Chandler Cunningham-South in the squad for this Saturday’s Six Nations finale against France in Lyon. Cunningham-South has been sidelined by a calf injury. England on Saturday ended Ireland’s hopes of historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams with the final kick of the match at…
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France 17 – 38 Ireland
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan, Ronan Kelleher score tries as Ireland win big vs France on opening Six Nations Friday at Stade Velodrome in Marseille; Jack Crowley kicked all five conversions and penalty; France’s Paul Willemse red carded for two yellows By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 02/02/24 10:03pm Ireland produced a magnificent…
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Six Nations 2024: Ireland hand Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy 6N debuts against France | Rugby Union News
Munster wing Calvin Nash and Leinster lock Joe McCarthy will make their Six Nations debuts in Ireland’s championship opener against France but centre Garry Ringrose misses out due to a shoulder issue. Jack Crowley has been selected at fly-half for Friday evening’s curtain-raiser in Marseille following the retirement of former captain Johnny Sexton after the…
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Andy Murray suffers early exit to Benoit Paire at Open Sud de France in Montpellier | Tennis News
Andy Murray stormed off after suffering a three-set defeat to Benoit Paire in the opening round of the Open Sud de France in Montpellier to continue his disappointing start to 2024. Murray, who was sent packing early at the Australian Open by Tomas Martin Etcheverry, won the opening set and appeared to be on course…
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Antoine Dupont: France captain set to miss Six Nations to prepare for 2024 Olympics in Paris | Rugby Union News
France captain Antoine Dupont is set to take a break from the 15-a-side game in order to focus on sevens in the build up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris; the decision is set to be announced on Monday Last Updated: 15/11/23 5:59pm France’s Antoine Dupont is set to announce his intention to miss…
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England name squad for Wheelchair Rugby League clash with France in repeat of last year’s World Cup final | Rugby Union News
England Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Tom Coyd has named his 12-player squad for a training camp at St George’s Park; this is set to be their first camp at the FA’s National Football Centre, as they prepare to face France on November 5 By Ella-Esrene Frederick Last Updated: 18/10/23 4:38pm Declan Roberts celebrates after…
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Rugby World Cup: Antoine Dupont named to start for France vs South Africa in quarter-final | Rugby Union News
Last Updated: 13/10/23 10:49am Antoine Dupont will start for France vs South Africa in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final France captain Antoine Dupont has been named to start vs South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, a little over three weeks after suffering a fractured cheekbone. France: 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian…
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Mark Cavendish to delay retirement plans and chase Tour de France stage win record | Cycling News
Mark Cavendish broke his collarbone on stage eight of this year’s Tour de France, when seeking a record-breaking 35th stage win; the 38-year-old had intended to retire this winter but his Astana-Qazaqstan team have posted clips of him on social media with the caption, “It’s not over yet” Last Updated: 04/10/23 9:52am Britain’s Mark Cavendish…
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