New Zealand’s women go into next weekend’s sevens World Series stop in Singapore on top of the standings, and veteran Tyla King warned the team had still not reached its full potential. Victory in Hong Kong earlier this month was the Black Ferns’ third in a row, after wins in Vancouver and Los Angeles, and …
The United States will top the medals table for the fourth straight Summer Games in Paris, while France will get a major host-nation bump from eighth to third, according to a forecast 100 days out from the opening ceremony. The Gracenote virtual medals table, which is compiled using results data from key global and continental …
But Aaron Grandidier, who scored the third try that finally put dogged Spain to bed in a quarter-final far more competitive than the 24-10 scoreline suggested, said the influence of Dupont was stamped though his team. Jordan Sepho scored France’s final try in their quarter-final victory over Spain. Photo: Elson Li “He brings a lot …
A French schoolboy on Friday died from wounds sustained in a violent assault, as President Emmanuel Macron warned schools should be protected from “uninhibited violence” among some youths. Issued on: 05/04/2024 – 20:41 3 min The 15-year-old teenager was badly beaten Thursday near his school in a town south of Paris and rushed to hospital …
French MPs on Thursday approved the first reading of a bill aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of non-essential products containing PFAS or “forever chemicals”, marking a significant step in environmental health protection. The list of products, however, stopped short of including cookware after protests from manufacturers this week. Issued on: 04/04/2024 – 19:27 …
Where to stay: Inside a meticulously restored 16th-century stone building encircled by Dubrovnik’s characterful old town, St. Joseph’s is much-loved by discerning travellers who want to embrace romance, privacy and authenticity during their stay. There is definite style here, though none of it pretentious, and each suite has its own kitchenette to offer freedom to …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Issued on: 02/04/2024 – 04:54 2 min France is among major military suppliers to Ukraine, which has faced critical shortages of arms and troops as …
The 30-year-old, who has played rugby 15s for Hong Kong, “jumped at the opportunity” to cross over to sevens, and remain on a full-time basis after the 15-a-side national set-up was axed in 2021 because of the financial stress applied by Covid. “I feel like I am starting to find my feet,” Sawyer said. “Sevens …
France made it two wins out of two in the Women’s Six Nations with a hard-fought 15-5 victory away to Scotland on Saturday. Issued on: 30/03/2024 – 21:12 1 min Scotland, fresh from a narrow first-round win over Wales, went 5-3 up after hooker Elis Martin scored a try six minutes before the break after …
France is to repatriate from Vietnam the bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu, the country’s last stand in colonial Indochina, the defence ministry said. Issued on: 29/03/2024 – 18:33 1 min The operation will happen “in the coming days”, the statement added. Dien Bien Phu in northern Vietnam was the site …