France
Bastareaud left out of French team
France captain Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of the side for the third test against the All Blacks with Wesley Fofana joining Remi Lamerat in a new midfield combination.
Deal signed to extend social welfare in French Polynesia
France and French Polynesia have signed a deal under which Paris will extend some social welfare payments to the territory.
Jordie Barrett feared for his brother
Beauden Barrett's "scary" plunge against France has left his All Blacks brother pleading for players to reduce the inherent danger in mid-air collisions.
All Blacks coach wants card system changed
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has suggested World Rugby should consider the introduction of a disciplinary report system like rugby league's rather than issuing red cards after his side beat a 14-man…
Hansen concedes red card mars All Blacks win
The All Blacks have beaten France 26-13 in a second test defined by the contentious early dismissal of visiting fullback Benjamin Fall.
Paris builds Eiffel Tower anti-terror fence
Paris is to unveil a newly built perimeter defences around the Eiffel Tower to protect against terror threats.
Bad blood: France eye revenge in second test
Analysis - The All Blacks are all set to take on France in the second test in Wellington and it could be a fiery affair in the capital, Joe Porter writes.
All Blacks prepare for second test against France
The skull fracture suffered by Remy Grosso in the first test at Eden Park last week has reignited debate again today after All Blacks Sam Cane and Ofa Tu'ungafasi escaped punishment. Rugby reporter… Video, Audio
Eastern Bloc Party: Robbie, The Russians & Media Scrutiny
In this episode of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh, and RNZ's Mediawatch presenter, Colin Peacock, onto the pod to wrap up the… Audio
France accuses All Blacks of dirty tactics
The All Blacks have been accused of using illegal tactics after their 52-11 win over France in the first of their three-match series. French wing Remy Grosso gross like ross-oh suffered a fractured… Audio
All Blacks gear up for first test of 2018
The All Blacks are expected to win but there might be a bit of rust as players from the five Super Rugby franchises join forces for the first time in 2018. Video, Audio
Parra returns to face the All Blacks
Veteran halfback Morgan Parra returns from three years in the international rugby wilderness in an experimental France team named to face the All Blacks in Auckland.
Lottery player scoops second million-euro jackpot
In a 16-trillion to one chance, a man from south-east France has won a million euro jackpot for the second time in two years.
All Blacks call up reinforcements
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen looks likely to face a severe test of his squad's depth for the first test against France this week after a string of injuries over the last few days further diminished…
Conviction of Pouvanaa a Oopa to be reviewed in July
A date has been set to begin a review of the conviction of the late French Polynesian politician, Pouvanaa a Oopa, who died 41 years ago.
France's "spiderman" and citizenship
The migrant man dubbed a hero for saving a child of a balcony has been granted legal immigration status who his actions. Audio
New Caledonian referendum seen as new page in Kanak history
A Kanak journalist Andre Qaeaw says this year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to open a new page on New Caledonia's past. Audio
Paris 'spider-man' hero offered citizenship
France has offered citizenship to Mamoudou Gassama, an illegal immigrant who climbed up the outside of an apartment block to save a boy who was about to fall from a balcony. Video, Audio
'Spiderman' balcony rescue wows France
A Malian migrant has been hailed a hero after he scaled the front of a building in Paris to save a child hanging from a fourth-floor balcony.
Experienced French squad named to face All Blacks
The French rugby coach Jacques Brunel has named an experienced squad to tour New Zealand next month with just one debutant in his 32 man squad.
