The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has said it is considering boycotting France's tour Down Under next year following revelations an under-strength team is set to be sent for the two-Test tour. FULL STORY >>
Former Toulouse hooker and coach, and former Romania national coach Daniel Santamans collapsed and died from a heart attack on Saturday at the age of 49 after attending his mother's funeral at the weekend in Cugneaux, France.
France U20 prop Rabah Slimani reportedly tested positive for a banned substance during the recent Junior World championships in Wales.
After seventeen years at the head of the French Rugby Federation, Bernard Lapasset has stepped down from the post, handing the reigns over to his deputy, Pierre Camou.
Having just stepped off a plane from Australia, France backs coach Emile Ntamack learnt that the draw for the 2011 World Cup will take place on December 1, which is far "too early" for French liking according to the former international wing, as France find themselves in a tight spot.
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