Title-chasing France forced into selection rethink for Six Nations clash with England Suspension and injury have ruled out two key French forwards The Independent UK · Mar 12
Wales name unchanged starting side in bid for long-awaited Six Nations win Steve Tandy sticks with the same starting XV that pushed Ireland close in Dublin The Independent UK · Mar 12
TotalEnergies caps petrol and diesel prices at French service stations French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday it will cap petrol and diesel prices at its service stations in mainland France for the next three weeks, as oil prices surge amid the conflict in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12
Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Nearly 20,000 French nationals brought home since start of Middle East war Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since war erupted on 28 February, according to the government. Some 400,000 French citizens lived in or were visiting countries in the Gulf and Middle East when the United States and Israel launched their strikes on Iran. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12
Meat prices are surging across Europe — and these countries are feeling it most Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%. Euronews · Mar 12
French local elections: Are the electoral alliances strong enough to defeat the far right? Ballots are set to provide clearest indication so far of political temperature in runup to presidential election The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
France's Macron opposed to lifting sanctions against Russia French President Emmanuel Macron also said he had "no confirmation" Iran was laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Euronews · Mar 11
France flanker Oscar Jegou handed ban for Six Nations eye gouge Jegou was cited following an incident at a maul against Scotland and will miss France’s game against England The Independent UK · Mar 11
Kit clash farce looms as France set to wear special pale blue shirt against England France are to wear a special edition pale blue kit against England on Saturday, prompting fears of a colour clash The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
Ollie Chessum: England hoping to rain on France’s Six Nations parade in Paris Favourites France are locked in a three-way battle for the crown with Ireland and Scotland. The Independent UK · Mar 11
Olly Cracknell identifies turning point as Wales seek long-awaited Six Nations win Wales take on Italy in the final round looking to end a 15-match losing run in the tournament The Independent UK · Mar 11
Ireland vs Scotland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today Both teams have hopes of clinching title on Super Saturday Evening Standard · Mar 11
Crashes, crosswinds, and rain cause complete carnage at Paris-Nice – The full GC and injury damage after an extraordinary day How a wet day from Bourges to Uchon went from bad to worse for many of those chasing the overall in France Cycling News · Mar 11
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11 France backs emergency release of oil reserves as supply fears grow France, which holds the G7 presidency, said Wednesday that major economies were ready to act to stabilise oil markets as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week and disrupts supply.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11 France’s local elections: for voters, security comes first According to polls recently published in France, security is the main expectation French voters have of their mayors, regardless of their political affiliation. In Portes-lès-Valence, a town of just over 10,000 inhabitants located in the south-east of France, local elections candidates have made security their central campaign theme.
Evening Standard · Mar 11 France vs England, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today Les Bleus in pole position to retain title as opponents face prospect of worst-ever showing
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Marseille is a haven for artists and progressives. How could it be on the cusp of far-right rule? France’s coolest city has been shaped by immigration, yet a win for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in local elections could be seismic – for the whole country, says Marseille-based journalist Mary Fitzgerald
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11 Tabouret drums up France's third gold at 2026 Winter Paralympic Games Karl Tabouret won France's third gold medal of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Wednesday, with his victory in the men's 10km cross country race.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11 France triples emergency aid to Lebanon as more than 700,000 displaced France will send 60 tonnes of aid to Lebanon this week, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday, announcing an increased relief shipment as the country faces growing humanitarian needs.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Steve Borthwick’s England selection has the whiff of damage limitation Unadventurous team will need to improve significantly on multiple fronts if they are to poop France’s potential title party in Paris
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11 French mayoral candidates targeted in foreign disinformation campaign A foreign disinformation campaign has targeted two candidates running in France’s local elections this weekend, a government agency and a security source said on Tuesday – the third foreign attack targeting public figures in recent days.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Scotland replacements backed to perform in tight Six Nations finale Key players Brown and Cummings have been ruled out of the potential title decider against Ireland after picking up injuries against France
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Ireland have ‘good edge’ ahead of three-way shootout for Six Nations title Attack coach Andrew Goodman said there was an ‘amazing buzz’ in the Ireland camp ahead of a possible title decider against Scotland
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Steve Borthwick confident he knows how to turn around England’s ailing fortunes Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has backed Borthwick to continue as head coach.