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Willy Billiard
After his first Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2003, Willy never stopped covering the world's biggest rugby competitions: men's, women's, XV, 7s, U20, senior, etc. As a journalist, translator and editor-in-chief, he was involved with launching RugbyPass FR, which aims to cover international rugby with the French touch.
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France's performances shine despite drama
Les Bleuettes expect tough crunch vs England after 74-0 win in April
Two French players arrested in Argentina for sexual assault
U20: Les Bleuets face double challenge to retain title
Melvyn Jaminet suspended by France after video clip circulated
On Sunday evening, the French Rugby Federation decided to suspend Melvyn Jaminet from the France squad for making racist remarks.
What France U20 think of the Baby Blacks
The second match of the U20 World Championship promises to be a do-or-die affair for both teams.
What Castro-Ferreira will bring to France U20s against New Zealand
The arrival of Stade Toulousain back-row Mathis Castro-Ferreira has shaken up the 23-man Bleuets squad that will face New Zealand.
Why France are the team to beat at Six Nations U20 Women's Summer Series
France will start as favourites when the inaugural U20 Women’s Summer Series, organised by Six Nations Rugby, gets underway in P…
Bleuets vs. Baby Blacks: 'We're all eager to play the best game of our lives'
After their opening match against Spain, France U20 are eagerly anticipating a big game against New Zealand on Thursday.
'We have to say it loud and clear': Antoine Dupont stands up against homophobia
In a cover interview with Têtu magazine, the France star reaffirms rugby's inclusive values as he talks about combatting homophob…
Sharyn Williams: An unexpected debut for Australia and a 30-year record
For 30 years, Sharyn Williams held the record as Australia’s youngest female international rugby player—without even knowing i…
Sergio Parisse uncovers exactly what he went through when retiring
As a guest on the BastaShow, exclusively on RugbyPass TV, former Italy legend Sergio Parisse talks about the difficulties of makin…
Ex-Wallaby Speight on his short-lived Reds stint, Biarritz lifeline, and dream to coach Fiji
The Fijian, a former Australia international, didn't get the career ending he wanted in Biarritz. Now back in Brisbane, he is look…
Kevin Rouet: ‘Winning wasn't necessarily the main objective’
In an exclusive interview with RugbyPass, Kevin Rouet, coach of the Canadian women's team, looks back on the historic victory over…
France sevens head coach David Courteix: 'We have to look for luck'
France 7s Women's coach David Courteix discusses the reasons why France have yet to win a cup in the regular season.
100,000 players: The ambitious target for women's rugby in France
The FFR vice-president in charge of women's rugby has a target of 100,000 players by 2033.
France recall quartet for Grand Slam decider
France coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Wo…
Gabrielle Vernier: 'We're not far off an achievement' against England
Gabrielle Vernier has faced England nine times in her career. And never, never has the French women’s centre beaten the Red Rose…
Teddy Thomas' faith in 'cracking' successor to Antoine Dupont
The international winger talks about France's resurgence against Wales and their relaunch in the 2024 Six Nations Tournament.
Elusive Teddy Thomas opens up on media, attention and fatherhood
As a guest on BastaShow, the international winger spoke openly about his family, his doubts, his mistakes, and his aspirations. A …
Why did Antoine Dupont wear number 25 in Vancouver?
Antoine Dupont arrived on the pitch at BC Place in Vancouver with the number 25 on his back. And that's why...
How the Springboks blueprint can help France and the Antoine Dupont situation
Pierre Dantin, a professor specialised in high performance, decodes the Springboks' formula for glory and France's under-performa…
French professor reveals exactly what high performance in sport is based on
Professor Pierre Dantin analyses the driving forces behind high performance in a third highly cerebral and addictive episode of Ba…
Ex-British & Irish Lions flyhalf Stephen Jones joins Moana Pasifika
Stephen Jones, the former fly-half with 104 caps for Wales has been recruited for two seasons as assistant coach of the Moana Pasi…