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The try that never was

4th March 2024

What happened in the final minutes of Scotland vs. France – and what does it mean for the future of World Rugby? The clock turns red at Murrayfield. A whistle, and the TMO gesture given by the referee.67,000 fans, with breath baited; heads turned to the screens at either end of the pitch.The score stands ...


“Allez les Bleus!”: France prove dominant in a dramatic Six Nations

19th April 2022

Europe’s most prestigious rugby tournament returned with packed stadiums and a series of dazzling performances. The 2022 Men’s Six Nations was definitely one for the books. With teams finally able to play in front of packed stadiums again after Covid-19, we were able to experience a Six Nations reminiscent of pre-pandemic days. A dramatic tournament ...


What my year abroad really taught me

14th October 2021

News Editor Kimberley shares the lessons she learned living in France, and how they helped her appreciate life back home. I am extremely conscious of coming across as the pretentious gap yah or my year abroad is my only personality trait stereotype, but the ten months I spent living in Nice last year probably was ...


Les Bleus end Scottish hopes of a sixth win in a row

8th December 2020

Scotland’s fine run of form comes to a juddering halt with a frustrating loss to France in the Autumn Nations Cup. Scotland ended a French Grand Slam dream with a three-try victory at BT Murrayfield in what was the last international weekend before Covid-19 shut down the global sporting calendar. Fast forward eight months later, ...