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Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» PARIS — France coach Fabien Galthie expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
Thai tycoon leads pack as parliament votes for new PM
AFP, Published on 05/09/2025
» BANGKOK - Thailand's parliament is set Friday to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister, ousting the nation's dominant political dynasty from office after their figurehead was sacked by court order.
Rugby Championship kicks off amid uncertain future
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» JOHANNESBURG — The annual Rugby Championship, featuring World Cup title-holders South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, kicks off on Saturday amid uncertainty over its future.
Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes alive as focus switches to Cardiff and Paris
AFP, Published on 16/03/2025
» LONDON - Reigning champions Ireland were left to watch and wait to see if they would win an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title after fulfilling their part of the bargain with a hard-fought, bonus-point 22-17 victory away to Italy.
Six Nations kings Ireland again prove too much for Scotland
AFP, Published on 10/02/2025
» EDINBURGH - Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a 32-18 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Daly late show helps England edge France in Six Nations thriller
AFP, Published on 09/02/2025
» TWICKENHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at a rainswept Twickenham on Saturday.
In-form France to open Six Nations against Wales
AFP, Published on 30/01/2025
» PARIS - Fabien Galthie’s in-form France start this year’s Six Nations by hosting struggling Wales on Friday with the head coach fully aware of the challenge of winning the title.
Italy's Salvini defiant as verdict due in migrant trial
AFP, Published on 20/12/2024
» PALERMO (ITALY) - Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was defiant Friday as he arrived for the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail.
A rush for firearms in wartime Israel
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» JERUSALEM - Declaring her preference for "something light and comfortable", an Israeli mother-of-four browsed through a collection of pistols in a Jerusalem gun store, which appeared to be experiencing a business boom in wartime.
What they said at the Rugby World Cup
AFP, Published on 30/10/2023
» PARIS - South Africa lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy for a record fourth title edging New Zealand 12-11 in a gripping final to bringing the curtain down on the seven week Rugby World Cup.