Clement Castets News Today

France got the defence of their Six Nations title off to a winning start on Sunday but it was, as the Duke of Wellington said about the Battle of Waterloo, "a close run thing".

Shaun Edwards wasn’t happy with France’s performance in Rome yesterday.

The Irish province take on the defending champions in the Aviva Stadium in today’s Champions Cup semi-final.

Andy Friend’s team led 31-20 entering the final quarter.

Connacht led by 19-6 at half-time at the Sportsground.

Connacht led by 19-6 at half-time at the Sportsground.

All Black Laumape signs for Stade Francais News24 New Zealand centre Ngani Laumape is one of five new signings for next season announced by French Top 14 side Stade Francais on Monday. The 28-year-old Hurricanes back, who won 15 All Blacks caps, comes in as a replacement for France international Gael Fickou who left for city rivals Racing 92 last month. Stade Francais have also signed English wing Harry Glover, currently at second division Carcassonne, who is also a member of the Great Britain...

All Black Laumape signs for Stade Francais News24 New Zealand centre Ngani Laumape is one of five new signings for next season announced by French Top 14 side Stade Francais on Monday. The 28-year-old Hurricanes back, who won 15 All Blacks caps, comes in as a replacement for France international Gael Fickou who left for city rivals Racing 92 last month. Stade Francais have also signed English wing Harry Glover, currently at second division Carcassonne, who is also a member of the Great Britain...