The brutal reality is that the 7-1 bench has ushered in a type of rugby imperialism. It works for those countries with a huge ...

(AP Photo/Peter Morrison) France’s Oscar Jegou, centre, celebrates with his teammate Thibaud Flament, after scoring a try ...

Sud Oest proclaimed that two-try hero “Louis Bielle-Biarrey walks on water” in focusing on the exploits of the left wing, ...

Originally devised by Rassie Erasmus to propel South Africa to World Cup glory, the 7-1 bench split has been adapted by ...

Ben Earl says playing at pace will underline England's bid to be crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday when they face ...

When Pierre-Louis Barassi’s head made contact with Calvin Nash in a high tackle, the visiting boss was out of options, forced ...

France moved into pole position for the Six Nations title on Saturday, withstanding an early Antoine Dupont injury to thrash ...

France gained a crucial victory over Ireland in the Six Nations, overcoming early setbacks to win 42-27. Despite Antoine ...

France surged ahead in the Six Nations title race with a decisive 42-27 victory over Ireland. Despite an early injury to ...

Bielle-Biarrey, the tournament’s top try scorer, took his tally to seven with a sensational finish before Paul Boudehent, Oscar Jegou and the diving Damian Penaud completed the demolition job ...

France 42 (Louis Bielle-Biarrey 2, Paul Boudehent, Oscar Jegou, Damian Penaud tries; Thomas Ramos 4 conversions, 3 penalties), Ireland 27 (Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Jack Conan tries; Sam Prendergast 3 ...