Analysis
New moon rising for Galthie
The doubters were out in force after a humiliating Ireland loss but France can look forward with renewed optimism.
Gavin Mortimer
22 Mar 2024, 4:44
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Retiring duo Toner and Wood named to start for Barbarians in Spain
Ex-Wales midfielder Hadleigh Parkes will skipper the Barbarians in Saturday’s match versus Spain, the game that will the last pr…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun 2022, 8:48
Parkes skippers new Barbarians squad for Spain after England win
The Barbarians have named a completely new squad to play Spain this weekend following last Sunday's explosive win over England at …
Liam Heagney
21 Jun 2022, 6:09
England A's Jamie Shillcock agrees Pro D2 move with Premiership lock
Leicester Tigers utility back Jamie Shillcock is set to join the Pro D2's Brive next season on a two-year deal, as reported by Rug…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2025, 9:59
France forced into yet more squad changes as two drop out
France's uncapped duo of Joshua Brennan and Regis Montagne have dropped out of their 42-man squad as they prepare to face Japan on…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2024, 10:02
France release 19, including former captain, back to their clubs
France have sent 19 players back to their clubs for the next round of Top 14 action this weekend.
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2024, 9:34
Antoine Dupont returns but Toulouse team-mate cut from 42-man France squad
Antoine Dupont has returned to the France XVs squad after missing the first half of 2024 as he focussed on his ultra-successful sw…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2024, 9:05
Opinion
Can Toulouse winning machine Ugo Mola undo England's straitjacket?
The decorated Toulouse boss wants to coach England. Maybe he's what they need.
Gavin Mortimer
18 Sep 2024, 8:07
Analysis
15 rugby players under 23 to watch in this season's Top 14
With the Top 14 and Pro D2 starting, there will be an influx of great talent flowing through these competitions with the likes of …
Francisco Isaac
30 Aug 2024, 7:57
Interview
France U20s skipper Hugo Reus: 'We need to win for my village'
Four times he has flown south from France in the last 13 months, his involvement at the 2023 and 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2024, 0:51
Analysis
Where are they now? The 2023 France U20 Championship-winning team
Les Bleus had won the 2018 and 2019 tournament finals in Beziers and Rosario but the pandemic forced the cancellation of the next …
Liam Heagney
23 Jun 2024, 2:02
Opinion
Who cares who wins this year's Six Nations?
With France still in post-World Cup trauma and other nations in transition, is this year's championship largely irrelevant?
Gavin Mortimer
05 Mar 2024, 2:39
Opinion
Why serial underachievers Racing 92 spend big and win little
Galacticos keep swarming to Paris on eye-popping salaries, yet the storied club have almost nothing to show for their millions.
Gavin Mortimer
27 Feb 2024, 15:40
Interview
Why the French U20 team are favourites to the the World Championship
French rugby's pathway to success is exemplified by Les Bleuets who are in irrepressible form as they prepare to face England
Lauren Jenkins
07 Jul 2023, 16:40
