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C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!
Olivier Magne and France clinched the 2002 Six Nations title and completed a brilliant Grand Slam by crushing Ireland 44-5 with a champagne display of rugby at the Stade de France in Paris.
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MARSH PLAYS DOWN 'WORLD TITLE' CLASH
France's Tony Marsh is playing down talk of a 'world championship' series against Australia. (More)
LAPORTE HAILS GRAND SLAM HEROES
Post-match reaction to France's 44-5 defeat of Ireland. (More)
BEST TEAM WON - WOODWARD
Clive Woodward has hailed France as worthy Lloyds TSB Six Nations champions. (More)
FRANCE v IRELAND MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed look at how France defeated Ireland 44-5 in Paris. (More)
CRUSADING FRENCH'S GRAND SLAM AIM
France's Grand Slam warriors are approaching the showdown with Ireland with determination. (More)
MARSH IN FITNESS BATTLE
France centre Tony Marsh faces a race to be fit for the Six Nations showdown with Ireland. (More)
DEMPSEY - O'DRISCOLL IS AWESOME
Girvan Dempsey says Brian O'Driscoll is even more of a threat to the French now than two years ago. (More)
IBANEZ WARNING OVER 'TRICKY' IRELAND
France hooker Raphael Ibanez has warned his side to expect a hard day's work from "tricky" Ireland. (More)
STRINGER AIMS TO SILENCE FRENCH FANS
Ireland's Peter Stringer is looking forward to taking on the French crowd on Saturday. (More)
FRANCE BLEND A HEADY BREW
France are banking on a mixture of old and new to see off Ireland in the Grand Slam decider. (More)
LAPORTE BELIEVES FRANCE HAVE MORE
Bernard Laporte believes there is more to come from France as they prepare to take on Ireland. (More)
DE VILLIERS RECALLED BY FRENCH
France have named their side to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday. (More)
MASO ISSUES GRAND SLAM WARNING
Manager Jo Maso has warned his France to steel themselves for an Irish onslaught. (More)
LAPORTE NAMES UNCHANGED TEAM
France coach Bernard Laporte will not change his side for their Six Nations game with Ireland. (More)
GALTHIE UPBEAT OVER GRAND SLAM BID
France caption Fabien Galthie admits Ireland have the firepower to ruin their Grand Slam bid. (More)
FRENCH FEAR O'DRISCOLL
Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll has been named as the man who could ruin France's Grand Slam dreams. (More)
MARSH TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO O'DRISCOLL
Tony Marsh has urged France not to let Brian O'Driscoll wreck their Grand Slam dream. (More)
LAPORTE - "WE'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES"
Post-match reaction to France's 22-10 defeat of Scotland. (More)
SCOTLAND v FRANCE RATINGS
A look at how the players rated in France's 22-10 defeat of Scotland. (More)
MAGNE: PRESSURE IS HUGE
France flanker Olivier Magne is confident his side will beat Scotland. (More)
FRENCH CAN LEARN FROM ENGLAND - SELLA
The hard work starts now for France, according to Gallic superstar Philippe Sella. (More)
THE KEY IS IN OUR HANDS - CASTAIGNEDE
Thomas Castaignede says France must win the Grand Slam so their hard work is not wasted. (More)
PELOUS WANTS TO BE BACK FOR GOOD
Former captain Fabien Pelous is back in France's starting XV for the clash with Scotland. (More)
LAPORTE WARY OF SCOTS THREAT
Bernard Laporte wants his players to forget about the increasing pressure facing his France team. (More)
FRANCE FOCUSED ON SCOTLAND CLASH
France coach Bernard Laporte is refusing to let his side look beyond Murrayfield. (More)
LAPORTE BRINGS GLAS BACK
France coach Bernard Laporte has recalled Stephane Glas to the squad to face Scotland. (More)
FRANCE LOSE LOCK AURADOU
France lock David Auradou will miss the clash with Scotland because of a hand injury. (More)
WILKINSON SINGS FRANCE'S PRAISES
England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has added his voice to the chorus of praise for France. (More)
LAPORTE PLAYS DOWN SLAM CHANCE
Bernard Laporte has played down France's chances of winning the Grand Slam. (More)
REALITY BITES FOR ENGLAND
Frank Malley reflects on England's 20-15 defeat in France on Saturday. (More)
FRANCE v ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS
A look at the performances of the England and France players in the Six Nations clash in Paris. (More)
WOODWARD LAMENTS SLAM BLOW
Post-match reaction to France's 20-15 defeat of England. (More)
FRENCH AIM TO SURPRISE ENGLAND
Hooker Raphael Ibanez says France have a "great surprise" in store for England on Saturday. (More)
LONELY JOURNEY OF AN ENGLAND FAN
Neal Collins reflects on England's 20-15 defeat at the hands of France. (More)
FRANCE v ENGLAND TEAMS
The teams for Saturday's Six Nations clash between France and England. (More)
FRANCE v ENGLAND - MATCH FACTS
A look at some of the statistics of matches between France and England. (More)
GALTHIE IN GEAR FOR SIX NATIONS CLASH
France captain Fabien Galthie is adamant he will be fully fit to face England on Saturday. (More)
VIVE LA FRANCE!
Thomas Castaignede previews the latest round of action in the Six Nations. (More)
ENGLAND NOT INVINCIBLE - MAGNE
French flanker Olivier Magne feels the clash against England is like a World Cup final. (More)
WE DO NOT FEAR ENGLAND - LAPORTE
France coach Bernard Laporte does not fear England ahead of their clash in Paris. (More)
MUST MAKE FLYING START
England centre Mike Tindall looks ahead to the weekend's crunch match against France. (More)
JOHNSON SKIPPERS UNCHANGED SIDE
Martin Johnson will captain an unchanged England team against France on Saturday. (More)
YELLOW CARD DUO PICKED BY LAPORTE
France have picked Olivier Brouzet and Remy Martin for the game with England. (More)
RFU MEMBERS SLAM JOHNSON 'CHARADE'
The decision to delay Martin Johnson's appeal has been slammed by members of the RFU. (More)
JOHNSON WOULD BE BANNED IN FRANCE
Former France international Philippe Saint-Andre says Martin Johnson should stay banned. (More)
JOHNSON IN SIX NATIONS XV
England make up the majority of the Zurich World Rankings Six Nations XV. (More)
FRENCH FACING EVEREST, SAYS MASO
France manager Joe Maso believes playing England will be like climbing Everest. (More)
DOUBLE INJURY BLOW FOR FRANCE
France's Xavier Garbajosa and Thibault Privat have pulled out of Saturday's clash with England. (More)
GALTHIE AND MAGNE RETURN
Fabien Galthie and Olivier Magne are recalled to France's squad to face England. (More)
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