France, Gatland and Six Nations

Warren Gatland highlights what could backfire for France in Six Nations opener against Wales
Wales boss Warren Gatland feels being overwhelming underdogs ahead of Friday's Six Nations opener with France in Paris could work in his team's favour.
Rugby-Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.
The verdict on the Wales team for France as Gatland changes approach with job on the line
France held a slender 20-17 lead at the interval after Wales had more than held their own with tries from Rio Dyer and Tomos Williams. When the clock hit the 50 minute mark Wales were in contention but on came the French version of the bomb squad and that was that.
France v Wales preview: Even the Welsh’s ‘best and bravest performance’ will be not be enough in a Six Nations ‘hammering’
Six Nations kicks off at the Stade de France as one of the tournament favourites, France, host a battered Wales outfit in the Championship opener.
Gatland announces his team for Wales' Six Nations opener in France
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Cennydd Davies are at The Vale as Warren Gatland announces his team for Friday's Six Nations opener in France. We hear from the Welsh head coach and AFP reporter Illtud Dafydd joins us to discuss the French team.
Six Nations: Damian Penaud out of France squad ahead of Wales opener
France have lost winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener on Friday.
Williams, Adams back for Wales' Six Nations opener against France
Josh Adams and Liam Williams have been named in Wales' starting XV to face France in the Six Nations opener on Friday. Wales (15-1) Liam Williams; Tom Rogers, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin, Josh Adams; Ben Thomas,
Why this Six Nations will decide the future of French rugby
Les Bleus are in must-win territory as they begin another Six Nations campaign with big consequences for head coach Fabien ...
Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short ...
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Dupont returns to Six Nations as France bid to dethrone Ireland
A France side bolstered by Antoine Dupont will begin their quest to deny Ireland an unprecedented third successive Six ...
Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Wales and France name sides for opener after England make bold call
Rugby’s greatest championship is set to get underway as Warren Gatland and Fabien Galthie prepare to name their teams for the opener in Paris ...
Rugby-Trio return for Wales as Thomas picked at flyhalf for France test
Wales have been boosted by the return of winger Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six ...
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France open Six Nations against 'transitioning' Wales
Fabien Galthie's in-form France start this year's Six Nations by hosting struggling Wales on Friday with the head coach fully aware of the challenge of winning the title.
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Six Nations storylines: England, Ireland, Scotland, France title scrap and Warren Gatland gamble to define 2025 edition
Six Nations promises to be full of unmissable action as England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales resume their rivalry on the biggest stage.
Tonight's rugby news as France team v Wales sparks questions over duo amid court appeal
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