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Coverage of the International Rugby Union Friendlies clash between Argentina and France.
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![Argentina's Thomas Gallo and Juan Martin Gonzalez react on October 14, 2023 Argentina's Thomas Gallo and Juan Martin Gonzalez react on October 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Argentina and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 11, 22:10
![Argentina's Facundo Isa and Marcos Kremer celebrate after the match on October 18, 2023 Argentina's Facundo Isa and Marcos Kremer celebrate after the match on October 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Argentina and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 4, 23:33
![France's Gael Fickou celebrates scoring a try on March 16, 2024 France's Gael Fickou celebrates scoring a try on March 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England lose to France in thrilling Six Nations finale
England are forced to settle for third place at the 2024 Six Nations owing to a pulsating 31-33 loss to France in the tournament's finale at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.
Mar 16, 21:47
![France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023 France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between France and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 20:05
![France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023 France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wales vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between Wales and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 8, 18:19
![France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023 France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between France and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 23, 19:26
![Scotland's Huw Jones reacts on February 3, 2024 Scotland's Huw Jones reacts on February 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Scotland vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 21:15
![Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the match on November 12, 2022 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the match on November 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland kick off Six Nations with dominant France victory
Ireland kick off the 2024 Six Nations with a stellar 38-17 win over 14-man France at the Orange Velodrome.
Feb 2, 21:55
![France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023 France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Six Nations clash between France and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 17:59
![Ireland players celebrate winning the Six Nations Championship and the Grand Slam with the trophies on March 18, 2023 Ireland players celebrate winning the Six Nations Championship and the Grand Slam with the trophies on March 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 30-21
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 30 to 21.
Dec 31, 07:35
![Ella Toone celebrates scoring for England Women on August 14, 2023 Ella Toone celebrates scoring for England Women on August 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 40-31
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 40 to 31.
Dec 31, 07:30
![Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023 Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
![Chairperson of World Rugby, Bill Beaumont poses with the Webb Ellis Cup after the press conference on October 21, 2023 Chairperson of World Rugby, Bill Beaumont poses with the Webb Ellis Cup after the press conference on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Rugby announces new tournament, expanded World Cup
World Rugby announce a major overhaul of the international calendar which will include a new 24-team bi-annual tournament, as well as the Rugby World Cup expanding.
Oct 24, 20:11
![South Africa's Damian de Allende celebrates scoring their second try on October 15, 2023 South Africa's Damian de Allende celebrates scoring their second try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
South Africa edge out France in unforgettable quarter-final
World Cup holders South Africa dump hosts France out of the tournament with an incredible 29-28 quarter-final success at the Stade de France.
Oct 15, 21:54
![France's Damian Penaud celebrates scoring their first try with Louis Bielle-Biarrey on October 6, 2023 France's Damian Penaud celebrates scoring their first try with Louis Bielle-Biarrey on October 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 01:39
![France's Antoine Dupont receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on September 21, 2023 France's Antoine Dupont receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on September 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: Confirmed teams for every match
Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Sports Mole rounds up the team news for all eight sides involved.
Oct 13, 15:35
![France's Antoine Dupont receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on September 21, 2023 France's Antoine Dupont receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on September 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Antoine Dupont set to resume France training after cheekbone surgery
France captain Antoine Dupont is given the green light to return to training from cheekbone surgery ahead of Les Bleus' quarter-final with South Africa on Sunday.
Oct 9, 11:00
![France's Damian Penaud celebrates scoring their first try with Louis Bielle-Biarrey on October 6, 2023 France's Damian Penaud celebrates scoring their first try with Louis Bielle-Biarrey on October 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France beat Italy by record margin to secure quarter-final spot
Damian Penaud stars as France beat Italy by a record margin of 60-7 to seal top spot in Pool A and a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 6, 21:50
![Ireland's Johnny Sexton and James Lowe celebrate after the match on September 9, 2023 Ireland's Johnny Sexton and James Lowe celebrate after the match on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rugby World Cup permutations: Who needs what to qualify for the quarter-finals?
Ahead of the final round of Rugby World Cup pool stage fixtures, Sports Mole looks at all of the permutations and who needs what to reach the quarter-finals.
Oct 5, 07:00
![France's Jonathan Danty celebrates scoring their second try with Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Gael Fickou on September 21, 2023 France's Jonathan Danty celebrates scoring their second try with Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Gael Fickou on September 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 4, 20:35