#francerugby — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.europesays.com/ie/600442/ Ireland’s aversion to kicking wasn’t part of the grand evolution we were sold – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #AndyFarrell #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #NationsChampionship #SixNations #Sports #springboks

https://www.alojapan.com/1513651/nations-championship-springboks-put-wales-to-the-sword-wins-for-france-scotland-and-australia-the-irish-times/ Nations Championship: Springboks put Wales to the sword; wins for France, Scotland and Australia – The Irish Times #FijiRugby #FranceRugby #ItalyRugby #MatchReport #NationsChampionship #news #ScotlandRugby #Springboks #Tokyo #TokyoNews #WalesRugby #wallabies #東京 #東京都 A much-changed South Africa ran in seven ‌tries as they cruised to a bonus-point victory over Wales in Durban to continue their winning start in the inaugural Nations Championshi

https://www.alojapan.com/1513651/nations-championship-springboks-put-wales-to-the-sword-wins-for-france-scotland-and-australia-the-irish-times/ Nations Championship: Springboks put Wales to the sword; wins for France, Scotland and Australia – The Irish Times #FijiRugby #FranceRugby #ItalyRugby #MatchReport #NationsChampionship #news #ScotlandRugby #Springboks #Tokyo #TokyoNews #WalesRugby #wallabies #東京 #東京都 A much-changed South Africa ran in seven ‌tries as they cruised to a bonus-point victory over Wales in Durban to continue their winning start in the inaugural Nations Championshi

https://www.europesays.com/ie/591420/ Why New Zealand’s record at Eden Park might not be all it is cracked up to be – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #AndyFarrell #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #LeinsterRugby #LionsTour #NationsChampionship #PaulOConnell #RobbieHenshaw #Sports #springboks #TadhgFurlong #UlsterRugby #wallabies

https://www.europesays.com/ie/584543/ Owen Doyle: How has blatant illegality in the maul gone so far without being addressed? – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #Éire #EnglandRugby #FijiRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #NationsChampionship #Sports #TheWhistleblower #wallabies

https://www.europesays.com/ie/581018/ Nations Championship round-up: Wasteful Scotland left to rue missed chances in South Africa defeat – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #NationsChampionship #ScotlandRugby #Sports #springboks #wallabies

https://www.europesays.com/ie/578293/ Matt Williams: If sport exists to teach us about values, rugby beat football last weekend – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #Éire #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #FranceRugby #Headlines #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #Japan #LatestNews #LatestNews #MainNews #MainNews #NationsChampionship #NewZealand #News #rugby #TopStories #TopStories #wallabies

https://www.europesays.com/ie/565705/ Nations Championship 2026: TV details, kick-off times as Ireland play Australia in opening match – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #NationsChampionship #Sports #springboks

https://www.europesays.com/africa/255006/ All Blacks captain Barrett out of South Africa tour, faces back surgery #AllBlacks #AllBlacksCaptain #BackSurgery #Crusaders #FranceRugby #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #NewZealandRugby #NewZealandTests #NewZealandVsSouthAfrica #RobPenney #RugbyChampionship #RugbyNews #Rugby’sGreatestRivalry #ScottBarrett #ScottBarrettInjury #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaRugbyTour #Springboks #SpringboksRivalry #SuperRugby #WillJordan

https://www.europesays.com/ie/400449/ Oscar Jegou incident shows why World Rugby needs to look at disciplinary protocols – The Irish Times #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #TheWhistleblower #WorldRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/388759/ France lead the way and no England player makes the XV – The Irish Times #AndyFarrell #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/uk/830663/ France lead the way and no England player makes the XV – The Irish Times #AndyFarrell #EnglandRugby #EU #Europe #France #FranceRugby #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/388037/ England right to feel aggrieved by France’s penalty try – The Irish Times #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #TheWhistleblower

https://www.europesays.com/ie/387956/ Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension – The Irish Times #AndyFarrell #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #IRFU #LionsTour #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports

https://www.europesays.com/ie/384140/ How Ireland, France or Scotland can win the 2026 competition – The Irish Times #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #Éire #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #FranceRugby #Headlines #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #LatestNews #LatestNews #MainNews #MainNews #News #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/uk/817919/ DAN BIGGAR: England’s chance conversion and discipline is badly holding them back… here’s why it’s happening and what they can learn from Scotland for crunch Paris trip #Britain #dailymail #England #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #GreatBritain #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #rugbyunion #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #sport #UK #UnitedKingdom #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/377590/ Schadenfreude at England’s expense the only guarantee in last weekend of epic Six Nations – The Irish Times #AndyFarrell #AntoineDupont #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #GregorTownsend #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/uk/815936/ Are Scotland primed to finally beat Ireland? – The Irish Times #Britain #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #GreatBritain #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #Scotland #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #UK #UnitedKingdom #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/uk/815801/ The delusional drivel from England stars after humiliation in Rome beggars belief. Where’s the contrition? It’s time to sack lumpen Steve Borthwick and build a humble team who play with tempo and style before it’s too late, writes IAN HERBERT #Britain #dailymail #England #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #GreatBritain #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #rugbyunion #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #sport #SteveBorthwick #UK #UnitedKingdom #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/375857/ Six Nations championship in the balance after pulsating weekend – The Irish Times #AndyFarrell #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #WalesRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/373295/ Here’s how Ireland can win the title on the final day – The Irish Times #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports

https://www.europesays.com/ie/373169/ Scotland beat France in Murrayfield try-fest to keep Ireland’s Six Nations hopes alive – The Irish Times #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports

Politically savvy Fabien Galthié has made France more fearsome than ever – The Irish Times https://www.byteseu.com/1851885/ #AntoineDupont #France #FranceRugby #LionsTour #ScotlandRugby #SixNations

Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws – The Irish Times

“If the greatest writer of the written word had written that story, nobody would have believed it.” Magical…
#NewsBeep #News #Rugby #caelan-doris #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #rugby #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #UK #UnitedKingdom #WalesRugby
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/442100/

Six Nations Round Two: Key Outcomes and Emerging Narratives

See the main results from the Six Nations rugby. Ireland is doing well, England won a close game, and France scored many points.

#SixNations, #Rugby, #IrelandRugby, #EnglandRugby, #FranceRugby

https://newsletter.tf/six-nations-round-2-results/

Six Nations Round Two: Key Outcomes and Emerging Narratives

See the main results from the Six Nations rugby. Ireland is doing well, England won a close game, and France scored many points.

#SixNations, #Rugby, #IrelandRugby, #EnglandRugby, #FranceRugby

https://newsletter.tf/six-nations-round-2-results/

The Six Nations rugby tournament has finished its second round. Ireland won again and looks strong. England had a comeback win. France scored a lot of points against Wales. Scotland had a tough game against Ireland.

#SixNations, #Rugby, #IrelandRugby, #EnglandRugby, #FranceRugby

https://newsletter.tf/six-nations-round-2-results/

The Six Nations rugby tournament has finished its second round. Ireland won again and looks strong. England had a comeback win. France scored a lot of points against Wales. Scotland had a tough game against Ireland.

#SixNations, #Rugby, #IrelandRugby, #EnglandRugby, #FranceRugby

https://newsletter.tf/six-nations-round-2-results/

Wales' Six Nations Clash with France Sees Lowest Cardiff Crowd in Tournament History

The Wales vs France Six Nations rugby game in Cardiff had the lowest crowd ever for this tournament in the city. France won easily.

#WalesRugby, #SixNations, #FranceRugby, #Cardiff, #Rugby

https://newsletter.tf/wales-france-rugby-cardiff-2026/

The recent Wales versus France rugby match in Cardiff had the smallest number of fans in Six Nations history for the city. France won the game by a large score.

#WalesRugby, #SixNations, #FranceRugby, #Cardiff, #Rugby

https://newsletter.tf/wales-france-rugby-cardiff-2026/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/339887/ Dan Sheehan enjoys bus trip before Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony jump ship – The Irish Times #ConorMurray #DanSheehan #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #MackHansen #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #Sports #VirginMedia #WalesRugby

Thousands of French fans fly in for Wales clash — but Welsh supporters stay away amid WRU turmoil

Cardiff Airport says more than 13,900 French supporters are flying into Wales between Friday and Sunday for the Six Nations match, with 62 extra flights scheduled to handle the surge. The first wave of charter flights touched down on Friday morning, filling the terminal with travelling fans in blue shirts and tricolores.

Airport and rail operators prepare for one of Cardiff’s busiest weekends

Airport teams are working extended shifts across the terminal and airfield, supported by new security scanners that allow liquids and electronics to stay in hand luggage. Jon Bridge, Cardiff Airport’s CEO, said staff were ready for a “busy weekend”, adding that major events like the rugby airlifts involve extensive planning with partners behind the scenes.

Rail operators are also bracing for heavy demand. Great Western Railway is running 54 trains and more than 27,500 seats for the match, with all pre‑match services reservation‑only. Rachel Geliamassi, GWR’s Customer Services Director, said trains would be “extremely busy” before and after the game, with queueing systems in place at Cardiff Central. Transport for Wales is also running additional services.

But Welsh fans are staying away — with more than 15,000 tickets unsold

Despite the huge influx of French supporters, Wales is facing an uncomfortable reality: thousands of home fans are choosing not to go.

More than 15,300 tickets for Sunday’s match remained unsold on Friday morning, with clubs across Wales struggling to shift their allocations — according to figures published by BBC Wales. A further 6,700 tickets are still available for Scotland next week, and 27,000 for Italy in March.

Some clubs have been trying to offload tickets on social media, with one chairman saying the cost of attending a match is now comparable to a short family trip abroad.

Cost, poor form and WRU infighting blamed for collapse in demand

Supporters point to rising ticket prices and Wales’ poor run of form. The team has not won a Six Nations match since 2023 and suffered a heavy 48–7 defeat to England in the opening round.

Others blame the ongoing turmoil off the pitch, with a bitter row over the future of the regional game and senior figures publicly clashing over the WRU’s direction.

Sports economist Prof Calvin Jones said the Principality Stadium is “mission critical” to the WRU’s finances, warning that a long‑term drop in demand would raise serious concerns about the financial stability of the game in Wales.

WRU says sales are improving — but acknowledges changing habits

The WRU says ticket‑buying habits have changed, with sales for the France match increasing sharply this week. Gavin Marshall, WRU chief operating officer, said the union was confident of a strong crowd on Sunday and praised the loyalty of Welsh supporters.

He said the stadium remains central to the WRU’s financial model but insisted the matchday experience would still be “incredible” despite the slower sales.

A city filling up — even if the stadium doesn’t

With thousands of French fans arriving by air and tens of thousands more travelling by rail, Cardiff is set for a major influx regardless of the final attendance. The city centre is expected to be extremely busy from Saturday evening onwards, with long queues anticipated at Cardiff Central after the match.

For the WRU, the hope will be that a strong performance on the pitch — and a late surge in ticket sales — can steady the mood around Welsh rugby after a turbulent period on and off the field.

Young Player Fabien Brau-Boirie to Play for France for the First Time Against Wales

https://newsletter.tf/france-rugby-brau-boirie-debut-wales-2026/

Fabien Brau-Boirie, a 20-year-old player, is set to make his debut for the French rugby team against Wales. Find out about the team changes.

#FranceRugby, #SixNations, #FabienBrauBoirie, #RugbyDebut, #TeamFrance

Fabien Brau-Boirie Poised for France Debut Against Wales Amidst Squad Adjustments

https://newsletter.tf/france-rugby-brau-boirie-debut-wales-2026/

Young player Fabien Brau-Boirie will likely debut for France against Wales due to injuries and team changes.

#FranceRugby, #SixNations, #FabienBrauBoirie, #RugbyDebut, #TeamFrance

Young Player Fabien Brau-Boirie to Play for France for the First Time Against Wales

Fabien Brau-Boirie, a young rugby player, is expected to play for France for the first time in the match against Wales. Coach Fabien Galthié is making some changes to the team because some players are hurt. The team will be announced soon.

https://newsletter.tf/france-rugby-brau-boirie-debut-wales-2026/

#FranceRugby, #SixNations, #FabienBrauBoirie, #RugbyDebut, #TeamFrance

Ireland Rugby Player Says Penalty Was Bad Choice

https://newsletter.tf/mccarthy-penalty-france-ireland-rugby/

Ireland rugby player Joe McCarthy admits his mistake in a penalty against France. This led to France scoring early. Ireland lost the game.

#JoeMcCarthy, #IrelandRugby, #SixNations, #RugbyPenalty, #FranceRugby

Ireland Rugby Player Admits Fault in Crucial Penalty

https://newsletter.tf/mccarthy-penalty-france-ireland-rugby/

Ireland rugby player Joe McCarthy admits his penalty against France was a mistake that helped France score.

#JoeMcCarthy, #IrelandRugby, #SixNations, #RugbyPenalty, #FranceRugby

Ireland Rugby Player Says Penalty Was Bad Choice

Joe McCarthy, an Ireland rugby player, said he made a bad choice that led to a penalty. France scored a try because of this. Ireland lost their game against France.

https://newsletter.tf/mccarthy-penalty-france-ireland-rugby/

#JoeMcCarthy, #IrelandRugby, #SixNations, #RugbyPenalty, #FranceRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/318712/ Why has the narrative around Irish rugby turned apocalyptic so quickly? – The Irish Times #AllBlacks #Éire #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #IrelandRugby #JacobStockdale #JamisonGibsonPark #LionsTour #SamPrendergast #SixNations #SouthAfricaRugby #Sports #StuartMccloskey #TadhgBeirne

https://www.europesays.com/uk/739677/ France vs Ireland – Six Nations preview – The Irish Times #AndyFarrell #CianPrendergast #EU #Europe #France #FranceRugby #IrelandRugby #JacobStockdale #JamesLowe #SixNations

https://www.europesays.com/uk/676121/ SIR CLIVE WOODWARD’S 2026 WISH LIST: How England can prove they’re ready to win a World Cup, why Owen Farrell could come back and the major shake-up I’d make to Six Nations #Britain #dailymail #England #EnglandRugby #FranceRugby #GreatBritain #IrelandRugby #ItalyRugby #OwenFarrell #RugbyWorldCup #rugbyunion #ScotlandRugby #SixNations #sport #SteveBorthwick #UK #UnitedKingdom #WalesRugby

Rugby passion meets Parisian romance: Air France introduces special Cardiff–Paris flights

The airline will operate a series of services from 13–16 February 2026, giving rugby fans and romantics alike a chance to swap the scrum for the Seine. These flights mark a rare direct link between Wales and the French capital, introduced specifically to coincide with the Wales v France Six Nations clash at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 15 February, while also offering Welsh travellers a seamless escape to the City of Love.

Match day meets moonlight

Cardiff Airport says the flights are designed to serve two key moments in the calendar — the rugby and Valentine’s Day — with direct access to Paris‑Charles de Gaulle and onward connections to Air France’s global network.

For travelling French supporters, it’s the easiest way to reach Cardiff and soak up the match day atmosphere. For Welsh couples, it’s a chance to turn the weekend into a romantic getaway — with sunset strolls along the Seine, champagne at the Eiffel Tower, and stylish bars perfect for cheering on Wales from abroad.

Flight schedule

Paris to Cardiff

• 13 Feb: AF4148 departs 17:00, arrives 17:30
• 14 Feb: AF4148 departs 14:00, arrives 14:30
• 15 Feb: AF4148 departs 08:00, arrives 08:30
• 15 Feb: AF4150 departs 19:40, arrives 20:10
• 16 Feb: AF4148 departs 08:00, arrives 08:30
• 16 Feb: AF4150 departs 16:30, arrives 17:00

Cardiff to Paris

• 13 Feb: AF4149 departs 18:20, arrives 20:50
• 14 Feb: AF4149 departs 15:20, arrives 17:50
• 15 Feb: AF4149 departs 09:20, arrives 11:50
• 15 Feb: AF4151 departs 21:00, arrives 23:30
• 16 Feb: AF4149 departs 09:20, arrives 11:50
• 16 Feb: AF4151 departs 17:50, arrives 20:20

Tickets are available now via airfrance.co.uk and through travel agents.

Airport boss: “There’s more to come from Cardiff”

Cardiff Airport CEO Jon Bridge said:

“We’re thrilled to offer direct flights to such a vibrant and exciting city for Valentine’s weekend. Cardiff Airport is expanding its reach and giving customers fantastic travel options. We’ve listened to passenger demand and are delighted to make this opportunity possible. There is more to come from Cardiff.”

Global connections and greener flying

Air France says the special services plug Welsh travellers straight into its worldwide network, with easy connections to destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The airline also highlighted its sustainability goals — aiming to cut CO₂ emissions per passenger‑kilometre by 30% by 2030, backed by new fuel‑efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel.

Cardiff–Paris: a one‑off or the start of something bigger?

Air France is part of the Air France–KLM Group, which already runs regular flights between Cardiff and Amsterdam via its Dutch partner KLM. The Amsterdam route offers Welsh travellers daily access to over 160 global destinations — and now, with Paris introduced for Six Nations and Valentine’s weekend, the question is whether this could become a more permanent fixture.

Swansea Bay News has contacted Air France to ask whether a year‑round Cardiff–Paris service is being considered. The airline has not yet confirmed any plans beyond the February dates, but the move has sparked fresh interest in expanding direct links between Wales and mainland Europe.

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#AirFrance #CardiffAirport #France #FranceRugby #Paris #SixNations2026 #SixNationsRugby #ValentineSDay #WelshRugby

https://www.europesays.com/ie/196036/ Wallabies complete winless tour with defeat in Paris – The Irish Times #AutumnNationsSeries #Éire #FranceRugby #IE #Ireland #JoeSchmidt #Sports #wallabies

Where to eat like a French person in Dublin this weekend – The Irish Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/2223740/where-to-eat-like-a-french-person-in-dublin-this-weekend-the-irish-times/ #BistroFood #Dublin #DunLaoghaire #francais #france #FranceRugby #French #FrenchBistroFood #ItalyRugby #magazine #ranelagh #Rugby #SixNations

Where to eat like a French person in Dublin this weekend – The Irish Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/2223740/where-to-eat-like-a-french-person-in-dublin-this-weekend-the-irish-times/ #BistroFood #Dublin #DunLaoghaire #francais #france #FranceRugby #French #FrenchBistroFood #ItalyRugby #magazine #ranelagh #Rugby #SixNations

A four-legged Frenchman 9️⃣ 🇫🇷 🏉

Get well soon !

#SixNations #6Nations #SixNationsRugby
#M6Nations #GuinnessM6N #SixNations2025 #Rugby #RugbyUnion #FranceRugby

A four-legged Frenchman 9️⃣ 🇫🇷 🏉

Get well soon !

#SixNations #6Nations #SixNationsRugby
#M6Nations #GuinnessM6N #SixNations2025 #Rugby #RugbyUnion #FranceRugby

A four-legged Frenchman 9️⃣ 🇫🇷 🏉

Get well soon !

#SixNations #6Nations #SixNationsRugby
#M6Nations #GuinnessM6N #SixNations2025 #Rugby #RugbyUnion #FranceRugby

A four-legged Frenchman 9️⃣ 🇫🇷 🏉

Get well soon !

#SixNations #6Nations #SixNationsRugby
#M6Nations #GuinnessM6N #SixNations2025 #Rugby #RugbyUnion #FranceRugby

Merci les Bleus - 4 ans d'émotions #francerugby
Ce que je veux garder de cette belle équipe que j'espère revoir très vite. Sur la bonne musique de Sangria Gratuite. #rugby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mUW2Rn5a8A