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France captain Antoine Dupont slams ref Ben O’Keeffe after their Rugby World Cup hopes are crushed by South Africa… as head coach Fabien Galthie vows to stay on despite tournament hosts coming up short in quarter-final

October 16, 2023 by Robert Jeff

By Alex Bywater For The Daily Mail 00:33 16 Oct 2023, updated 08:11 16 Oct 2023 Share or comment on this article: Heartbroken France captain Antoine Dupont hit out at the refereeing of Ben O’Keeffe but admitted his team was beaten by the better side after Les Bleus tumbled out of their own World Cup. … Read more

Taupō French students looking for community help

October 12, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Students from Les Sables d’Olonne in France visited Taupō-nui-a-Tia College earlier this year. A Taupō-nui-a-Tia College teacher hopes people will channel their inner language learners to help a group of students make an overseas trip. Next April, 31 French and history students will make the journey to France for 16 days. Travel and other expenses … Read more

All Blacks departing: Forwards coach Jason Ryan hopes Shannon Frizell will return to NZ after Japan stint

September 22, 2023 by Robert Jeff

By Liam Napier in Bordeaux If Jason Ryan had his way, Shannon Frizell would be ensconced in the All Blacks for many years to come. Frizell is instead among a core of influential All Blacks preparing to depart New Zealand rugby following the World Cup in France. Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea have signed one-season … Read more

Johnny Sexton has not just surpassed Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s leading points scorer

September 18, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Johnny Sexton was asked in midweek if he needed to convince Andy Farrell to pick him for the game against Tonga. ‘I don’t have any say in selection,’ Sexton began, before the head coach, sat alongside him, cut in. ‘He does, he picks the side,’ joked Farrell. During Farrell’s uncertain first year as head coach, … Read more