The Latest Breaking News from France

With Johnny Sexton likely to miss out on Italy clash, Andy Farrell will get the chance to run the rule over the skipper's Leinster team-mate from the start of third round championship clash

Why cheese ≠ charcuterie, and other major misconceptions.

There is growing concern in the corridors of power in France that a fractious parliamentary debate over pension reform plans is playing into the hands of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is eyeing the 2027 presidential election, sources say.

Sexton is recovering from a leg injury sustained in Ireland’s 32-19 win against France in Dublin nine days ago

The Munster no 10 was dropped from Andy Farrell's initial Six Nations plans due to the form of Leinster's Ross Byrne

Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died. He was 78. Belzer died Sunday at his home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, in southern France, his longtime friend Bill Scheft said.…

International talks aimed at taxing global tech giants that declare profits in only a few jurisdictions have hit a standstill due to opposition from countries including the US and India, France's finance minister said on Monday. This week's G20 meeting will attempt to get the ball rolling again.

Full list of Six Nations games and how to watch them

Ireland already had fixtures confirmed against China (Wednesday) and France on July 6, while they will also get together in April.