Opinion
Top 5 players of 2025: France Women
2025 has been another frustrating year for France’s senior women’s team. As the women’s game in France looks to what it hope…
James Harrington
19 Dec 2025, 4:00
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Analysis
France's AXA Elite 1 Championship: Get to know the teams
Ten teams. One goal. France’s newly titled AXA Elite 1 Championship kicked off with a big-match bang on October 12th, just two w…
James Harrington
22 Oct 2025, 7:52
Opinion
2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup: RugbyPass’ team of the tournament
On Monday morning RugbyPass brought you the alternative team of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Today we bring you the complet…
Joe Harvey
01 Oct 2025, 5:36
Here and no further: how France failed to hit new heights in 2025
Fourth is, by sporting consent, the worst tournament position — a so-near, so-far frustration of a finish. Those who prepared fo…
James Harrington
30 Sep 2025, 3:39
Bunting 'proud' of Black Ferns after Bronze Final victory
Allan Bunting said he was “proud” of his Black Ferns team after they claimed bronze at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with…
Joe Harvey
27 Sep 2025, 11:07
Player comparisons: Black Ferns take bronze at Twickenham
New Zealand secured third place at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with a 41 – 26 victory over France at Allianz Stadium Tw…
Philip Bendon
27 Sep 2025, 8:52
New Zealand beat France in Bronze Final try fest
The Twickenham crowd of 50,000 was treated to a brilliant spectacle for the bronze medal match between France and New Zealand, whi…
Lucy Lomax
27 Sep 2025, 8:28
Opinion
Black Ferns end World Cup on a high: Four takeaways from New Zealand v France
New Zealand have secured a third-place finish at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, beating France 42-26 at Twickenham’s Allian…
Finn Morton
27 Sep 2025, 8:20
France make three changes for Bronze Final encounter with Black Ferns
There have been three changes to France’s starting XV ahead of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Bronze Final match with New …
Joe Harvey
25 Sep 2025, 6:28
Interview
Kaipo Olsen-Baker: 'France is going to come out hissing, and so are we'
Kaipo Olsen-Baker has experienced the full gamut of emotions during the Rugby World Cup 2025. Despite her efforts with a mammoth 3…
Adam Julian
24 Sep 2025, 8:10
Opinion
Player comparisons: Kildunne stars as England outlast tough France
England are just one win away from 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup glory, defeating France 35-17 at Bristol’s Ashton Gate.
Finn Morton
20 Sep 2025, 11:40
Opinion
Analysis: France must locate very best form to spoil the show for England
La Crunch is back - but not as you know it. This version is bigger, shinier and veritably humming with all that’s at stake in th…
Claire Thomas
19 Sep 2025, 6:25
France reshuffle XV with four personnel changes for England semi-final
Carla Arbez has been named in France’s run-on side at fly-half ahead of this weekend’s semi-final against England.
Finn Morton
18 Sep 2025, 9:42
Recent history: What has happened the last three times England played France?
It has been seven and a half years since England’s Red Roses last lost to France.
Joe Harvey
18 Sep 2025, 5:56
Opinion
Player comparisons: French flair overcomes resilient Irish in Exeter
France secured their spot in the semifinals following a titanic struggle with Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter. Coming away with an…
Philip Bendon
14 Sep 2025, 10:36
'We’ll have to be careful': France name team for quarter final clash
France co-head coaches Mignot and Ortiz have taken no risks up front in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash – selecting th…
James Harrington
12 Sep 2025, 10:56
