France will be hoping to right the wrongs of their defeat to England as Fabien Galthie’s side return to Six Nations action against Italy. Thoughts of a possible grand slam came crashing down at ...

What was particularly striking about the line-up in Rome was their youth, with Galthié keeping an eye on 2027. Leo Barre, brought in at full-back, was the oldest member of France’s back three at 22 ...

France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.

France will ... against Italy. Thoughts of a possible grand slam came crashing down at Twickenham a fortnight ago as the visitors were made to pay for their errors, coughing up a number of try ...

However, England are hot on France's heels after a notable turnaround in form, sitting one point behind their rivals ahead of ...

France retain the ball ... breakdown and surges over the line. Thomas Ramos adds another couple of points. Italy's box kick is charged down and the ricochet pops up to Antoine Dupont.

France racked up their highest ever score in the Six Nations with man-of-the-match Dupont and Leo Barre crossing twice each, while livewire wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey was a constant threat.