France seek fresh start at Scotland's expense in Six Nations
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With a new coach, a new captain and four new caps in their starting line-up, France will attempt to bury the anguish of last year's World Cup disappointment in the Murrayfield mud on Sunday.
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France coach Raymond Domenech said the former world and European champions had to improve drastically after a 2-0 away win over the Faroe Islands in a World Cup Group Four qualifier on Wednesday.
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New manager Walter Smith believes Scotland must foster a sense of togetherness if they are to restore their international fortunes.
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Scotland's game with Italy kicks off a busy day of Six Nations rugby with all six countries in action.
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France&#39;s coach Raymond Domenech opted for an experimental midfield on Thursday when he named his side to take on Ireland in a World Cup qualifier this weekend.
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France start their World Cup qualifying campaign against Israel in Paris on Saturday badly needing victory to put their ignominious Euro 2004 exit behind them.
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Wales coach Gareth Jenkins has made four changes to his side for the Six Nations rugby union international against Scotland.
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France wants a fresh start in relations with the United States and both sides have much to contribute to a renewed transatlantic partnership, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said in comments published Monday.
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Scotland manager Walter Smith believes France have not suffered from the loss of superstar Zinedine Zidane.
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As the rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, Nicolas Sarkozy and his government are hoping to benefit from the inevitable feel-good factor.
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England host France at Twickenham on Sunday hoping to bounce back from their record Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
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France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam were sensationally ended at Twickenham here on Sunday as a makeshift England side overcame the odds to win 26-18.
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Scotland have changed their entire starting line-up for their World Cup clash with New Zealand in a bid to ensure they can field a fresh, first-choice side against Italy in their crucial final match in pool C.
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Alex McLeish believes Scotland's  bid to upset France again could be helped by a French desire for vengeance.
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As the Six Nations headed into a fortnight's break, it was Marc Lievremont and Warren Gatland, the new coaches of France and Wales respectively, who were in charge of the only teams that could win the coveted Grand Slam this season.
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France take an early lead against Ireland in the Six Nations clash at Croke Park.
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France get their new era off to a winning start as they outclass Scotland to win their Six Nations opener.