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Rugby evening headlines as Dan Biggar addresses England fallout 'circus' and Wales seek Welsh Government response over roof

These are your evening rugby headlines on Wednesday, March 9.

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Covid-hit France squad forced into changes for Six Nations rugby clash in Wales

France rugby union chiefs on Wednesday unveiled their starting line-up for the Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff amid fears the team might have to be revamped following an outbreak of the coronavirus in the squad.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2022

Shopify Collaborates With Leading Shipping Platform For E-Commerce

Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP) collaborated with Shippo to make its internal shipping tool available in European markets. Shippo is a leading shipping platform for growing e-commerce businesses. European Shopify merchants will soon manage shipping within the Canadian e-commerce company's platform.  Shopify Shipping is already available in the U.K. and France, U.S., Canada, and Australia.…

Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022

France, Europe alarmed by Russian threat to nuclear facilities, EU walks out of IAEA meeting

France says it is in direct contact with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as Paris seeks to assess the situation at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant amid growing fears that Russia's invasion could deliberately target nuclear facilities.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2022

Daviet claims France's fourth gold medal at Beijing Paralympic Winter Games

Benjamin Daviet won France's fourth gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games on Wednesday with a dominant performance in the cross-country sprint.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2022

Taulupe Faletau vs Gregory Alldritt and the back-row battle key to Wales-France clash

The two number eights are set to have a big impact on the match in Cardiff.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

'People's Primary' fails to unite French left-wing by endorsing firebrand Mélenchon

A so-called "People's Primary" - a citizens' initiative that was supposed to allow France's left-wing to unite and strengthen democracy - has highlighted ongoing divisions after the plebicite's board of directors gave their support to far-left firebrand Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of April's elections.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2022

The powers of the French president: A modern-day monarch?

The first round of the French presidential election is now only a month away. Twelve candidates are vying for the French presidency – a unique, immensely powerful institution. Experts say it's the most powerful office in the democratic world. How much authority and might does France's leader have on the…

France 24 · Mar 9, 2022

Wales name team to play France as Jonathan Davies recalled in place of Nick Tompkins amid four Wayne Pivac changes

Wales boss Pivac has declared his hand for Friday night's Six Nations clash with France in Cardiff

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Josh Navidi to return for Wales in Six Nations clash with France

Navidi made his comeback appearance for Cardiff last week following a shoulder injury.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022