http://ruckingandmauling.com/topic/alexis-palisson2011-03-15T19:30:35Z2011-03-15T19:30:35ZAFP Global Editiontag:ruckingandmauling.com,2011-03-15:/ashamed-french-rugby-team-eyes-redemption-4754584a/

<div><p>The French team are determined to set aside the historic defeat by <a title="Italy" href="/topic/Italy" >Italy</a> last Saturday and beat <a title="Wales" href="/topic/Wales" >Wales</a> in their final <a title="Six Nations Championship" href="/topic/Six+Nations+Championship" >Six Nations</a> match at the <a title="Stade de France" href="/topic/Stade+de+France" >Stade de France</a> this weekend, wing <a title="Alexis Palisson" href="/topic/Alexis+Palisson" >Alexis Palisson</a> warned Tues...

2010-03-27T10:15:55ZAFP Global Editiontag:ruckingandmauling.com,2010-03-27:/chabal-powers-racing-pole-position-playoffs-887245a/

<div><p>Two second-half tries, one by French rugby icon <a title="Sebastian Chabal" href="/topic/Sebastian+Chabal" >Sebastian Chabal</a>, saw Racing-Metro rediscover some much-needed form with a 25-18 victory over Top 14 rivals Brive on Saturday.</p><p>His try and that of Sireli Bobo saw Racing to only their second win in seven matches this year but ensured they stayed in the six spot in the table - which guarantees a place in the end of season title play-offs and in next season's European Cup.<...

2010-06-12T04:26:37ZAFP Global Editiontag:ruckingandmauling.com,2010-06-12:/castres-roll-stade-stutter-french-rugby-league-802054a/

<div><p>Castres consolidated their lead of the French Top 14 with a six-try drubbing of Albi on Sunday as <a title="Stade Francais" href="/topic/Stade+Francais" >Stade Francais</a> stuttered to a drab 6-all draw with Montauban.</p><p>Clermont, with a game in hand, kept up the pressure on the leaders with an impressive five-try 39-3 dismantling of <a title="Toulon" href="/topic/Toulon" >Toulon</a>, for whom <a title="United Kingdom" href="/topic/United+Kingdom" >England</a> outside-half <a title=...