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David Campese exclusive: Wallabies legend calls for ‘simplicity’ after ‘unedifying’ Six Nations controversy

Planet Rugby’s James While caught up with Wallabies legend David Campese, who discussed the big incidents in the Six Nations so far.

Antoine Dupont scores classy try as France kick off with Los Angeles Sevens victory

Antoine Dupont continued his strong start to life in the SVNS Series as he scored a try in France's 24-7 win over Canada on Day One in Los Angeles.

Wayne Barnes’ verdict on Paolo Garbisi’s penalty miss as Nigel Owens admits France got ‘very lucky’

Former Test referees Wayne Barnes and Nigel Owens have delved fully into the incident at the end of Italy’s 13-13 draw with France in the Six Nations.

Former France boss sends warning to Fabien Galthie over potential player rebellion

Guy Noves has criticised France and their current boss Fabien Galthie after the team's poor form during the 2024 Six Nations.

Jonathan Danty banned: Who replaces him in the starting XV for France?

France will be without star centre Jonathan Danty for the remaining two Six Nations fixtures due to suspension, so who replaces him versus Wales and England?

Brian O’Driscoll says Fabien Galthie ‘in trouble’ with France ‘unravelling’

Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll has given his view on France boss Fabien Galthie.

France’s Six Nations woes compounded as ‘reckless’ Jonathan Danty banned

France centre Jonathan Danty learns his suspension fate after 'reckless' Six Nations red card.

Six Nations Team of the Week: England and France snubbed by French publication

Check out Midi Olympique's picks for their Six Nations Team of the Week.

Six Nations law discussion: Should France’s try against Italy have stood?

Read our interesting law discussion piece that studies the early Charles Ollivon try in the France v Italy clash in the Six Nations in Lille on Sunday.

Fabien Galthie is ‘absolutely’ safe from the sack, France boss confirms

Fabien Galthie looks to be safe for the time being despite France's form.

Ireland on the cusp of all-time Six Nations record, Scotland equal 128-year-old run

With the help of Opta, Planet Rugby reviews the statistics that matter after the third round of rugby’s greatest championship.

Nigel Owens weighs in on Paolo Garbisi’s penalty miss after France ‘got away with one’

Debate has raged online over the late penalty from Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi against France in the Six Nations on Sunday which hit the post.

Law discussion: Should Paolo Garbisi have been allowed to retake the final kick?

Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi missed a match-winning penalty in the Six Nations clash with France on Sunday but should he have been allowed to retake it?

Antoine Dupont’s verdict on France’s Six Nations draw with Italy

Antoine Dupont has weighed in on France's Six Nations stalemate with Italy.

Six Nations: Seven changes France should make, including ‘dumping’ Jonathan Danty and looking to the future

It's time for sweeping changes after three poor performances in the Six Nations.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Duhan van der Merwe try fest, Jonathan Danty red and England’s faltering playmakers

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

World rankings: Italy hit 11-year high despite Six Nations heartbreak

Italy were on the cusp of reaching an all-time high in the World Rugby rankings.

Antoine Dupont shines despite ‘scary’ sevens debut but France fail in title quest

France star Antoine Dupont made his sevens debut in Vancouver at the weekend.

France boss swats aside crisis talks after Six Nations stalemate

France boss Fabien Galthie said his team are not in a crisis after they drew their Six Nations Test with Italy in Lille on Sunday.

Italy fall agonisingly short of historic win as 14-man France hold on for a draw after Jonathan Danty red card

France and Italy could not be separated as their Six Nations encounter ended all square at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Sunday.

France v Italy: Five takeaways as Jonathan Danty costs Les Bleus while Azzurri’s heroics fall short of historic win

Check out Planet Rugby's five takeaways from the 13-13 Six Nations draw between France and Italy at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Sunday.

France player ratings: Dreadful Danty and dismal showings cost Les Bleus in stalemate with Italy

Our France player ratings from the Six Nations fixture against Italy.

HEART-BREAKING SCENES! Paolo Garbisi misses match-winning kick after the ball falls off the tee

Heartbreak for Paolo Garbisi and Italy as he missed the match-winning penalty that would have clinched a historic Six Nations victory in France.

France fly-half crisis as Matthieu Jalibert forced off during Six Nations clash with Italy

Matthieu Jalibert looks set to miss France's final two Six Nations matches.

WATCH: Every red card in the history of the Six Nations

The full history of red cards in the Six Nations.

WATCH: Jonathan Danty sent off for illegal hit which nearly costs France victory against Italy

Watch as France's Jonathan Danty receives a red card following a dangerous tackle on Italy's Juan Ignacio Brex in Sunday's Six Nations Test in Lille.

WATCH: Antoine Dupont scores a STUNNER and a match-winner as he bosses sevens

France star Antoine Dupont has wasted no time in finding his feet in Sevens, scoring his first tries in Vancouver, including a match-winner against Ireland.

France v Italy preview: Les Bleus to continue Six Nations improvement with solid win over Azzurri

We preview the final Round Three Six Nations Test in which France and Italy go head-to-head in a highly anticipated encounter in Lille.

France hit with ANOTHER injury to star back on the eve of Six Nations clash

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been ruled out of the Six Nations round three match against Italy on Sunday due to injury.

France superstar Antoine Dupont makes winning start to Sevens career after raucous welcome

Antoine Dupont got a rowdy welcome to the sevens circuit.