France - Wales thru the years

France - Wales

1910

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France - Wales

1921

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France - Wales

1971

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France 12 - England 10

match report:

http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/7991.php?section=overview&fixid=85262

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Thierry Dusautoir of France lifts the trophy after France completed the Grad Slam during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 20, 2010 in Paris, France.

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A 12-10 victory ensured France clinched their first Grand Slam since 2004, but they were pushed all the way by a much-improved England in Paris on Saturday.

http://www.scrum.com/sixnations/rugby/story/113074.html

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David Marty of France makes a break during the RBS Six Nations Championship match.
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So how have the notoriously flighty French suddenly become synonymous with set-piece solidity, defensive discipline and tactical mastery, to the point where their first Grand Slam since 2004 appears, if not a fait accompli, then more than probable?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/brynpalmer/2010/03/how_fickle_france_became_formi.html

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http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/home.php

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France turns attention to Springboks and World Cup

Now France will look to build on this success to capture the one trophy that has eluded them, despite making two finals appearances, and try to win their maiden World Cup.

http://www.allblacks.com/news/12489/France-turns-attention-to-Springboks-and-World-Cup

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France

six nations 2010 . 1st . pts 10 .

Played 5 . won 5 . draw 0 . loss 0 .

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England

six nations 2010 . 3rd . pts 5 .

Played 5 . won 2 . draw 1 . loss 2 .

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http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/match-centre_statistics2010.php

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Wales 33 - Italy 10

match report:

http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/7991.php?section=overview&fixid=85260

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Mike Phillips of Wales is mob tackled by Italian players during the RBS Six Nations Championship between Wales and Italy at Millennium Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales.
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Wales cruised to a convincing 33-10 Six Nations victory over Italy at the Millennium Stadium - ending a disappointing season on a high.
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/news/story_20310180001.php
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Mike Phillips of Wales and Gonzalo Garcia of Italy challenge for the ball.
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Wales end on a high
Wales punctuated their bonkers Six Nations campaign with a highly sensible 33-10 victory over Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3820_6041701,00.html
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Matthew Rees of Wales prepares to throw into the lineout.

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Wales
six nations 2010 . 4th . pts 4 .
Played 5 . won 2 . draw 0 . loss 3 .
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Italy
six nations 2010 . 6th . pts 2 .
Played 5 . won 1 . draw 0 . loss 4 .
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http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/match-centre_statistics2010.php
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Ireland 20 - Scotland 23

match report:

http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/7991.php?section=report&fixid=85261

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Sean Lamont of Scotland is tackled by Jonathan Sexton and Stephen Ferris of Ireland during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Scotland at Croke Park on March 20, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland.

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Gutsy Scotland deny Ireland a Triple Crown

Scotland denied Ireland a Triple Crown with a 23-20 victory in the final game at Croke Park.

http://www.scrum.com/sixnations/rugby/story/113051.html

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Cian Healy of Ireland is tackled by Sean Lamont and Graeme Morrison of Scotland.
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Ireland 20-23 Scotland, Six Nations, March 20.

It was an efficient performance from the visitors, who threw the Wooden Spoon over to Italy, thanks to a structured 80 minutes that caged the Irish.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_6039307,00.html

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Jim Hamilton of Scotland steals an Irish lineout from Paul O'Connell.
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Ireland
six nations 2010 - 2nd . pts 6 .
Played 5 . won 3 . draw 0 . loss 2 .
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Scotland
six nations 2010 - 5th . pts 3 .
Played 5 . won 1 . draw 1 . loss 3 .
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http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/match-centre_statistics2010.php
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try given

England v Wales

9 Jan 1892

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France 46 - Italy 20

match report:

http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/16309.php

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Imanol Harinordoquy of France makes a break and scores a try during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Italy at Stade de France on March 14, 2010 in Paris, France.

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Rampant French one step away
Only eighty minutes and fifteen Englishmen separate France from a Grand Slam, after a thumping 46-20 win over Italy in Paris on Sunday.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_6026936,00.html

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Morgan Parra of France is tackled by Andrea Masi of Italy.
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French one step away from Grand Slam
France are just one step away from their first Six Nations Grand Slam in six years, after they demolished the Italians 46-20 at Stade de France, Paris, on Sunday.
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/news/story_14310174501.php
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next test:
Wales v Italy
March 20 2010
Millennium Stadium
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France v England
March 20 2010
Stade de France
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Scotland 15 - England 15

match report:

http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/16298.php

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John Barclay of Scotland is tackled by Toby Flood , Danny Care and Dan Cole of England during the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Scotland take a 'step forward'

Scotland coach Andy Robinson felt his side could have secured a victory over their oldest rivals, England, but nevertheless described his squad's first point in what has been a frustrating Six Nations campaign as "a step forward" - following a defeat by Italy two weeks earlier.

http://www.rugbyrugby.com/news/story_14310084501.php

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Johnnie Beattie of Scotland is tackled by Dan Cole and Steve Borthwick of England.

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Thom Evans pep talk stirred Scotland

Dan Parks has revealed how he and his Scotland team-mates were moved to tears as a stricken Thom Evans gave them a pre-match talk ahead of their Calcutta Cup draw with England.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3820_6026505,00.html
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next test:

Ireland v Scotland

March 20 2010

Croke Park

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France v England

March 20 2010

Stade de France

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http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/home.php

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Ireland 27 - Wales 12

match report:

http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/7991.php?section=overview&fixid=85257

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Paul O'Connell and Cian Healy of Ireland tackle Jonathan Thomas of Wales during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland.

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Ireland keep heat on France

Ireland did what was required of them on Saturday as they kept one hand on their Six Nations crown thanks to a 27-12 win over Wales at Croke Park.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3820_6019111,00.html

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Ireland Captain Brian O'Driscoll watches on as a scrum develops during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium.

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O'Driscoll marks century with great win

Ireland marked Brian O'Driscoll's 100th cap for his country with a 27-12 Six Nations victory against Wales at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday.

http://www.rugbyrugby.com/news/story_13310183002.php

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Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland is tackled by Jonathan Thomas and Huw Bennett of Wales.

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next test:

Wales v Italy

March 20 2010

Millennium Stadium

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Ireland v Scotland

March 20 2010

Croke Park

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http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/home.php

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Rugby 1960

some fine "modern" illustrations by French artist Paul Ordner showing Welsh Red and French Blue colours... all of them published in the 60s by French sports newspaper "L'Equipe" in their rugby annuals...

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wine & music

cover page from French magazine "Le Petit Journal" dated 1930...

Approximate translation : THE GOOD WINE FROM FRANCE BRINGS LUCK - the French rugby team getting prepared to defeat the Irish team by drinking wine brought from home.

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Rugby Marche

Sheet music cover for the 1924 Olympics.

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