http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3559,00.xmlFrance news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbWed, 01 Jul 2009 18:23:56 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyFrench PM Francois Fillon wrote to New Zealand counterpart John Key to aplogise for the behaviour of Mathieu Bastareaud."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5409682,00.html3559_5409682Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:29:35 GMTRugby UnionMathieu Bastareaud's problems deepened after Max Guazzini said he had been hospitalised due to psychological issues."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5406887,00.html3559_5406887Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:15:20 GMTRugby UnionIn a new twist to the Mathieu Bastareaud saga, the French media has suggested he may have even been punched by his own team-mate."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5405413,00.html3559_5405413Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:05:24 GMTRugby UnionMarseille Vitrolles of France's third division are on the point of signing one of rugby's greatest players - Jonah Lomu."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5404527,00.html3559_5404527Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:23:58 GMTRugby UnionThe Wallabies strangled their wearisome opponents into international submission at ANZ Stadium on Saturday as they defeated France 22-6."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5403226,00.html3559_5403226Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:29:14 GMTRugby UnionIt's been nineteen years since France last won in Australia, but Les Bleus arrive in Sydney with their best chance of victory in ages."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5401076,00.html3559_5401076Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:44:42 GMTRugby UnionJulien Dupuy has left Leicester to join Stade Français but the Tigers will welcome back scrum-half James Grindal from Newcastle in time for the new season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5400468,00.html3559_5400468Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:01:57 GMTRugby UnionFrance and Stade Français centre Mathieu Bastareaud has admitted to lying about being assaulted in New Zealand in the early hours of Sunday morning."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5400648,00.html3559_5400648Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:53:56 GMTRugby UnionFrance coach Marc Lièvremont has made a number of changes to his injury hit and fatigued team for the match against Australia on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5398306,00.html3559_5398306Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:14:40 GMTRugby UnionA number of players from the French Barbarians team that recently returned from Argentina have tested positive for the H1N1 virus."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5400237,00.html3559_5400237Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:22:03 GMTRugby UnionFrance fly-half David Skrela will be out of action until the New Year following a knee operation a fortnight ago, Toulouse revealed on Tuesday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5396967,00.html3559_5396967Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:48:49 GMTRugby UnionFrance forwards coach Didier Retiere says the Wallabies' abilty to change the speed of the game will pose a challenge in Saturday's Test at ANZ Stadium"http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5396892,00.html3559_5396892Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:59:33 GMTRugby UnionEmile Ntamack believes Francois Trinh-Duc will be able to measure his development against 'the best playmaker in world rugby' on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5395549,00.html3559_5395549Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:25:09 GMTRugby UnionSébastien Chabal is the fifth French player to be ruled out of Saturday's Test against the Wallabies in Sydney due to a pulled calf muscle."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5395170,00.html3559_5395170Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:39:01 GMTRugby UnionFrance assistant coach Emile Ntamack has said he hopes the assault on Mathieu Bastareaud doesn't sour relations between his team and NZ."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5395078,00.html3559_5395078Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:15:32 GMTRugby UnionFrance centre Mathieu Bastareaud is to return home from his country's tour of Australasia after reportedly being assaulted in Wellington."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5394809,00.html3559_5394809Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:29:53 GMTRugby UnionScotland A have claimed the IRB Nations Cup after recording a fine 22-12 victory over their French counterparts in Bucharest on Sunday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5394763,00.html3559_5394763Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:08:51 GMTRugby UnionNew Zealand enacted revenge for their shock defeat at the hands of France, beating the tourists 14-10 in a rain-soaked Wellington."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5389851,00.html3559_5389851Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:45:25 GMTRugby UnionFrance replacement Yannick Jauzion has been ruled out of Saturday's second test against New Zealand in Wellington with a neck injury."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5388391,00.html3559_5388391Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:19:23 GMTRugby UnionReferee Marius Jonker is the centre of attention ahead of the second Test between New Zealand and France as the opposing coaches grabble for his attention."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5388311,00.html3559_5388311Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:32:13 GMTRugby UnionThe All Blacks were caught with their pants down last week. Have they found the answers to the French rolling maul ahead of the second Test ?"http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5388190,00.html3559_5388190Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:15:14 GMTRugby UnionFrance's Sébastien Chabal is bracing himself for the backlash of all backlashes against New Zealand when they meet in Wellington on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5386645,00.html3559_5386645Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:01:24 GMTRugby UnionFrance Head Coach Marc Lièvremont has made three changes to his starting XV to face New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5384558,00.html3559_5384558Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:28:09 GMTRugby UnionFrench players have expressed their dismay at the behaviour of fans at Carisbrook last Saturday after having to dodge missiles from the crowd."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5384682,00.html3559_5384682Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:50:47 GMTRugby UnionFrance have jumped from eighth to fifth in the latest IRB World Rankings after defeating number one-ranked New Zealand 27-22 on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_5382372,00.html3559_5382372Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:57:45 GMTRugby Union