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Scrum-half concerns mount for France ahead of Six Nations

France could be missing their three leading scrum-halves behind Antoine Dupont when they set out to defend their Guinness Men's Si…

Jon Newcombe

13 Jan 2026, 3:11

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

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

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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

Galthie backs yet more youth to topple All Blacks, dropping two 50-cap veterans

If anyone thought the team France fielded for their first Test against the All Blacks was inexperienced, think again, as head coac…

Josh Raisey

10 Jul 2025, 11:29

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