French officials investigating the deaths of a British couple in their home in south-west France have said it was murder followed by suicide. The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who previously lived in East Lothian, were found on 6 February at their home in Les Pequies, about a hour north of Toulouse. Mrs Searle’s...
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named player of the tournament for the 2025 Six Nations in recognition of his record-breaking campaign. The 21-year-old scored eight tries – a record in a single championship – as France lifted the title for a 19th time. Bielle-Biarrey saw off competition from England back Tommy Freeman, Scotland full-back...
France overcome a resilient Scotland with an impressive second-half performance to secure their second victory in the opening two games at the Women’s Six Nations. MATCH REPORT: France dominate in second half to beat Scotland Available to UK users only. Read article in full at source...
France: Bourgeois, Arbey, Menager (co-capt), Amedee, Llorens, Arbez, Sansus; Brosseau, Bigot, Bernadou, M Feleu (co-capt), Fall, Escudero, Okemba, T Feleu Replacements: Riffonneau, Mwayembe, Joyeux, Zago, Berthoumieu, L Champon, A Champon, Queyroi Scotland: Rollie, Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhie, Nelson, Brebner-Holden; Young, Skeldon, Clarke, Cunningham, Bonar, Malcolm (capt), McLachlan, Konkel Replacements: Martin, Bartlett, Poolman, Ferrie, Boyd, Stewart,...
The grandparents of Emile Soleil have been released without charge, two days after they were arrested over the toddler’s disappearance and death in the French Alps in July 2023. Philippe Vedovini and his wife, Anne, were among four people detained earlier this week on suspicion of murder and concealment of a corpse. The other two,...
Watch the post-match analysis from BBC Sport’s Orlan Bannon, Lindsay Peat & Claire Small after Ireland are beaten 27-15 by France in the Women’s Six Nations. READ MORE: France survive red card to beat Ireland in Six Nations opener Available to UK users only. Read article in full at source...
Ireland fail to capitalise on a 20-minute red card for Gabrielle Vernier as France secure a 27-15 win in the opening match of the Women’s Six Nations in Belfast. Read article in full at source...
Forward Fiona Tuite says Ireland can “100%” defeat France in their Women’s Six Nations opener in Belfast on Saturday. France have finished second to all-conquering England in the last five Six Nations and missed out on last year’s title after a final game defeat by the Red Roses. Ireland, who finished third last year, last...
Amee-Leigh Costigan will captain Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener against France at the Kingspan Stadium. Costigan previously captained Ireland Sevens but will lead Ireland for the first time in a Test match in Belfast with regular captain Edel McMahon on the bench. Second row Ruth Campbell and openside flanker Erin King will make...
Last season’s joint-captain Sam Monaghan remains unavailable as she continues to recover from the knee injury she sustained when playing for her club Gloucester-Hartpury last June while Beibhinn Parsons is also still out after suffering a second leg break in five months while on Ireland Sevens duty in December. “Sam’s not going to be fit...
Hull KR have signed France international Arthur Mourgue from Catalans Dragons. The 25-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Robins. Mourgue, who can play at half-back, full-back or hooker, made his Super League debut in 2018 and has made 96 top flight appearances, scoring 25 tries. “We’re delighted for Arthur to join Hull KR....