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Mohamed Haouas: French rugby bad boy arrested for drink driving
After a bottle of vodka was found in his car when stopped by police, the Montpellier tighthead spent a night in the drunk tank
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France rugby’s booze ban after summer of shame
Melvyn Jaminet, Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou made headlines for the wrong reasons during France’s summer tour of Argentina
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England fear new laws hand All Blacks advantage
Trial laws, which New Zealand have already played under, are being introduced for this year’s Autumn Nations Series
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New Zealand seek answers after France’s rugby chiefs say they will not select best players for Tests
Players such as Antoine Dupont, who play in Top 14 finals, will not be selected for summer Tests in 2025 and 2026
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New Zealand rugby CEO: We want an under-85kg World Cup
Exclusive: Mark Robinson sits down with Telegraph Sport to discuss the game’s big issues, from 20-minute red cards to World Rugby elections
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Qatar looks unlikely for hosting rugby Nations Championship finals
Rugby unions reportedly want to avoid criticism over human rights despite an £800m offer
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Six Nations in talks to play all games on Saturdays
Move to five rounds of ‘Super Saturday’ would remove Friday logistical issues, while Sunday matches are unpopular with fans and broadcasters
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JPR Williams, one of the greatest full-backs in rugby history who shone for Wales and the Lions – obituary
He was uncompromising and fearless, rock-solid in the tackle and imperious under the high ball, with a ferocious desire to go on the attack
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Rugby shooting itself in the foot with confusing number of TV deals
European cup competitions are a chance to showcase the best of the sport but fragmentation of broadcast platforms has alienated fans
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Deep-rooted issues in English rugby will not be solved by Sir Clive and co
Complex corporate matters cannot be solved by some form of strange rugby-knowledge osmosis – a broader approach is needed
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I would have Fin Smith’s name circled for the Lions
Andy Farrell is about to embark on the most challenging and exciting assignment in our game – here is how I approached it in my four spells
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Antoine Dupont is best rugby player of all time – and Olympic gold is just a bonus
Paris Games greatness only adds to Frenchman’s already considerable claim to be the best to have played the sport
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France full-back Melvyn Jaminet banned for six months after ‘racist’ video
In a video released on social media Jaminet was filmed saying he would ‘headbutt the first Arab that he came across’
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Argentina race row with France deepens as rugby team loudly booed at Olympics
Angry reaction to Argentina’s entrance at rugby sevens comes amid growing tensions following racist chant by the football team
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Two France rugby players arrested over sexual abuse allegation after woman ‘strangled and beaten’
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France’s 28-13 victory over Argentina on Saturday, have been detained
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France full-back Melvyn Jaminet sent home after ‘racist’ video following win over Argentina
French Rugby Federation and player’s club Toulon condemn comments appearing to threaten Arabs
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Rugby law changes mark insidious depowering of the scrum
At its best the scrum is one of union’s greatest spectacles – World Rugby should be trying to enhance it, not relegate it
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Women’s Six Nations team of the Championship
Champions England provide seven of the XV but opponents’ stand-out performances at half-back, on the wings and back row are also rewarded
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