France star withdrawn from squad ahead of Wales trip
Centre Kalvin Gourgues has been redrawn from the France squad by Fabien Galthie, who has confirmed a 42-man training group for the…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2026, 10:37
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Opinion
Why England's ex-pats are hurting France's backrow depth chart
The Top 14 is a retirement home for a wealth of gifted ex-England backrows and it's weakening France's resources
Gavin Mortimer
29 Jan 2026, 5:31
French superstars tumble in Galthie's hard-headed Six Nations cull
La Rochelle No.8 Gregory Alldritt is one of several French stars to miss out on Fabien Galthie's 42-man squad for the Guinness Six…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 7:57
Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
Jon Newcombe
24 Dec 2025, 4:30
Galthie replaces Matthieu Jalibert and 56-cap veteran in France squad
The pair have been removed from Fabien Galthie's 42-man France squad, and replaced by Racing fly-half Ugo Seunes and Stade Francai…
Josh Raisey
27 Oct 2025, 5:11
France lose one of their 42-man November squad within 24 hours
France’s Autumn Nations Series preparations have hit an early snag, with back-rower Lenni Nouchi ruled out less than a day after…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2025, 6:01
Thomas Ramos withdrawn as injury-ravaged France announce 42-man squad
France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his 42-man squad ahead of their Autumn Nations Series campaign.
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2025, 7:12
Analysis
Top 14 season preview: More Test stars head to France but can anyone topple Toulouse?
France's top-flight campaign kicks off this weekend with at least 11 of the 14 clubs holding play-off ambitions.
James Harrington
04 Sep 2025, 2:48
France player ratings vs New Zealand | Lipovitan-D July Series 3rd Test
France player ratings: France wrapped up their 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series with another defeat, unable to hold on to a two-point …
Francisco Isaac
19 Jul 2025, 4:26
France turn to experience for final All Blacks Test with 8 changes
France head coach Fabien Galthie has recalled his more experienced players for their final Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton…
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2025, 3:40
Opinion
New Zealanders may not understand, but in France Test rugby is the 'B movie'
The gruelling and engrossing league is the lifeblood of French rugby, rather than the national team's summer voyages south of the …
Gavin Mortimer
16 Jul 2025, 16:43
Opinion
France player ratings vs New Zealand | Lipovitan-D July Series 2nd Test
France player ratings: After what was a remarkable performance in the series opener, Fabien Galthié made ten changes for the seco…
Francisco Isaac
12 Jul 2025, 4:32
Opinion
Have France made New Zealand's forthright pundits come over all sheepish?
France produced a sterling performance in Dunedin which defied many ex-All Blacks' barbs about the strength of their touring squad…
Gavin Mortimer
10 Jul 2025, 3:21
Opinion
France player ratings vs All Blacks | Lipovitan-D July Series 1st Test
France player ratings: It didn’t finish with a bang, but France provided a thrilling spectacle, leaving Dunedin with a narrow 31…
Francisco Isaac
05 Jul 2025, 6:06
Fabien Galthie announces France squad to take on the All Blacks
France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his 37-man squad that will take on the All Blacks next month in New Zealand.
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 8:27
Opinion
France XV player ratings vs England XV | June 2025
France XV player ratings: Shaun Edwards' France XV snatched late 26-24 win over England in a scrappy, back and forth effort in Twi…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2025, 11:49
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