Top 14
Mar 30, 2013: Jonny Wilkinson has revealed he canvassed the opinions of fellow fly-half stars Matt Giteau and Frederic Michalak before electing to extend his career for a further year
Ireland v France, Six Nations, March 9
Mar 7, 2013: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made three changes to his starting line-up for their Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday including a surprise recall for fly-half Frederic Michalak
England v France, February 23, 2013
Feb 19, 2013: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has labelled Saturday's Six Nations Test against England as their 'Grand Slam'
Italy 23-18 France, February 3, 2013
Feb 3, 2013: Italy blew this season's Six Nations wide open by recording a stunning 23-18 victory over title favourites France at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Six Nations - France Preview
Jan 24, 2013: "Following a seven year hiatus, the mercurial Frédéric Michalak once again holds the key to France's Six Nations hopes." Ian Moriarty assesses Les Bleus' prospects
Six Nations
Jan 23, 2013: France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has backed Frederic Michalak to deliver at fly-half for his side in the forthcoming Six Nations despite having played much of the season at scrum-half
International Rugby
Nov 29, 2012: "The shortlist for the International Rugby Board's Player of the Year honour is normally a predictable affair but the presence of England's Owen Farrell this year has caused a fair amount of consternation." Graham Jenkins writes
International Rugby
Nov 28, 2012: England fly-half Owen Farrell has picked up a surprise nomination for the International Rugby Board's Player of the Year award
France v Australia, Stade de France, November 10
Nov 8, 2012: France have named Frederic Michalak at fly-half ahead of their match with Australia in Paris on Saturday
Top 14
Sep 21, 2012: Reigning French champions Toulouse gave notice that they are nearing their best form when they ran in four tries to win 35-6 away to struggling Bayonne
Top 14 Round-up
Sep 15, 2012: Perpignan got their second win of the season with a hard fought 34-20 victory over Top 14 champions Toulouse on Saturday
Top 14 Orange
Aug 15, 2012: Toulon new boy Frederic Michalak has admitted that the prospect of turning out for Les Bleus persuaded him to return to France after a spell with the Sharks in Super Rugby
Chiefs v Sharks, Super Rugby Final, Hamilton, August 4
Aug 2, 2012: The Chiefs and the Sharks will go head-to-head for the southern hemisphere crown at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday night where a new Super Rugby champion will be crowned
Chiefs v Sharks, Super Rugby Final, Hamilton, August 4
Jul 30, 2012: "While Usain Bolt must negotiate a 100m track for Olympic glory, the Sharks must complete a comparatively epic course if they are to lay claim to the Super Rugby crown on Saturday." Graham Jenkins writes
French Rugby
May 31, 2012: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has named nine uncapped players in his squad for the tour of Argentina and has opted to rest his skipper Thierry Dusautoir
Top 14 Orange
Apr 24, 2012: The recruitment drive in the Top 14 Orange is still in full flow with Toulon confirming two high profile signings
Scrum Sevens
Feb 15, 2012: Chabal is off to play in Australia and follows some fellow Europeans in trying their hand in the southern hemisphere game. Scrum Sevens assesses how they fared
The Numbers Game
Jan 27, 2012: With a group of teenagers named in squads ahead of the Six Nations, this week's Numbers Game looks at who is not afraid of giving youth its head in the tournament
Top 14 Orange
Jan 13, 2012: Utility back Jacques-Louis Potgieter has signed for Bayonne until the end of the season, according to reports
Aviva Premiership
Jan 3, 2012: London Irish fullback Delon Armitage is reportedly set to turn his back on English rugby by signing for big-spending Top 14 side Toulon
