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Debate: Will France’s pension reform drive a wedge between generations?

On Thursday, France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resorted to invoking article 49 paragraph 3 of the country’s constitution to force through its controversial pension reform without a vote at the National Assembly. The question is now how the movement against the bill will evolve, as strikes and protests continue to…

The Conversation

Jittery Wales present easy pickings as France hope for Six Nations miracle

Warren Gatland rings the changes but France should be too strong as they yearn for England to pull off the unthinkable in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

France v Wales head-to-head ratings show size of the gap that must be closed

Warren Gatland head for Stade de France to play their final game in this year's Six Nations

Wales Online

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England must ‘restore pride’ with daunting Dublin trip in Six Nations, says Lawrence Dallaglio

Steve Borthwick’s side have to quickly learn the painful lessons from record France drubbing as they face Grand Slam-chasing Ireland at Twickenham

Evening Standard

"How living in France has reshaped my idea of motherhood"

Since moving to France with her husband and toddler, Alix O’Neill has discovered a totally refreshing approach to parenting from her new (très chilled maman) friends

Marie Claire

England need a clear gameplan in Dublin if they are to heal France wounds

After a difficult week, Steve Borthwick’s men must show total belief in the strategy to stop Ireland completing a grand slam

The Guardian - UK

Macron promises more money, more jobs to sell reforms to French diplomats

President Emmanuel Macron met staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, promising a bigger budget and major hiring spree in an effort to allay fears about the reform of France's vast diplomatic corps.

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What became of Taulupe Faletau's team-mates in his first game of professional rugby

He is set to hit the huge milestone against France in Paris this weekend

Wales Online

Ken Owens knows Wales need to reach new levels to handle France

Odds are stacked against Wales at Stade de France.

The Independent UK

Mark Drakeford moved by historic letter asking French to help fight ‘barbarous’ English

Welsh first minister shown Owain Glyndŵr’s 1406 Pennal letter during visit to France to strengthen ties

The Guardian - UK

France v Wales exact scoreline predicted as Welsh team must defy expectations

Wales' Six Nations campaign ends in Paris against Les Bleus

Wales Online

Best Europe holidays where it's cheap once you're there from Croatia to Poland

If you tot up all the requirements for a week away - including food, alcohol, flights and accommodation - two people can spend a week in destinations including Albania and Montenegro for far less than France, Spain and Italy

Daily Mirror

Bechtle snaps up Tangible Benefit to expand UK market presence

Bechtle has made another stride in its UK expansion spans with the acquisition of Tangible Benefit, a value-added reseller based in London. Founded in 1997, Tangible Benefit has a staff base of 66 employees and has established itself as a well-known entity in hardware procurement, hitting revenues of €70 million…

IT Pro

Rio Dyer feels week in the sun has lifted Wales’ morale ahead of France clash

Warren Gatland’s squad have prepared for their final Six Nations game on the Mediterranean coast.

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Protests Erupt in France Over Macron’s Retirement Age Push

Protesters disrupted traffic in Paris on Friday as angry critics, political opponents and labor unions around France blasted President Emmanuel Macron's decision to force a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote. Opposition parties were expected to start procedures later Friday for a…

Evening Standard

Why are French people protesting? Riot police clash with crowds in Paris

President Emmanuel Macron pushed through pension legislation without a vote on Thursday.

Irish Mirror

Ireland star Nathan Collins tipped to bounce back from Wolves frustration

Ireland's most expensive player of all time has lost his place in the Wolves team ahead of the France clash

Wales Online

Gwyn Jones: Wales have looked so impotent something radical is required

Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones looks ahead to the Six Nations finale in France

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Sunderland's homegrown keeper Anthony Patterson earns first England U21 call-up

Three more young Black Cats have also been called-up by their national teams

The Independent UK

Anger spreads in France over Macron's retirement bill push

Protesters have disrupted traffic in Paris as angry critics, political opponents and labor unions around France blasted President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to force a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote

The Independent UK

5 key talking points ahead of a challenging French test for Wales

Warren Gatland’s team are not fancied to win the Paris match but they can take heart from recent performances there.

The Independent UK

Prospect of Ireland’s dream Six Nations weekend should leave England green with envy

The Irish are huge favourites to wrap up the Grand Slam on St Patrick’s Day weekend, with England under pressure to limit the damage and avoid further embarrassment in the Six Nations finale

Evening Standard

Paris ring road blocked and Calais port shut amid fresh protests in France over pension reforms

By 9am on Friday, the Paris ring road was shut down, along with the port of Calais and numerous oil refineries

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Gatland makes candid Wales admission and trio face World Cup work

These are the rugby stories making headlines in Wales and further afield on Friday, March 15.

Daily Mirror

France riots: Thousands protest amid police clashes after Macron's pension reform

Riots have erupted in Paris and across France after Macron pushed a controversial pensions bill through parliament, with protestors setting fire to vehicles, smashing shop fronts and fighting police

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