France include four debutants for Black Ferns clash in Hamilton
France head coach François Ratier has included four debutants in his matchday 23 to take on the Black Ferns in Hamilton.
Joe Harvey
15 Oct 2026, 5:15
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'Revamped' France ready for WXV Global Series tour of New Zealand
It was just one win. But it meant something more.
James Harrington
14 Oct 2026, 4:00
British & Irish Lions announce opponents for historic first women's fixture
The British & Irish Lions Women will play their first-ever game against France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium next August ahead…
Joe Harvey
14 Oct 2026, 2:00
‘A great sense of pride’: Alexandra Chambon named France captain for New Zealand tour
With Pauline Bourdon Sansus unavailable for France's three-Test tour of New Zealand, François Ratier has named Alexandra Chambon …
Joe Harvey
12 Oct 2026, 9:27
France forced to find new captain for New Zealand tour
France captain Pauline Bourdon Sansus will not travel to New Zealand for her team's WXV Global Series fixtures against the Black F…
Joe Harvey
30 Sep 2026, 8:51
Opinion
WXV Global Series 2026: Week 3 talking points
We may well be heading into a two-week WXV Global Series hiatus but there is plenty of time to fawn over the weekend's action.
Joe Harvey
28 Sep 2026, 10:59
World Rugby rankings: Wallaroos leapfrog Scotland after Edinburgh win
The Wallaroos have jumped up two places in the World Rugby rankings thanks to their 30-10 win against the Scotland in Edinburgh.
Joe Harvey
28 Sep 2026, 9:03
Women's rugby continues to grow one year on from Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
Today marks one year to the day since England's Red Roses beat Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final.
Joe Harvey
27 Sep 2026, 4:14
Opinion
A day for the ages, a moment for the girls: Remembering the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final
On 27 September 2025 - I woke up with butterflies in my stomach, and glands like conkers.
Claire Thomas
27 Sep 2026, 1:00
Analysis
Talking points: France close out a convincing victory over Canada
France defeated Canada in a commanding 21-5 victory in the WXV Global Series at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre in La Rochelle.
Elizabeth Cartwright
26 Sep 2026, 11:35
WXV Global Series: Wallaroos and Scotland set for World Rugby rankings battle
The Wallaroos or Scotland could end the weekend ranked sixth in the World Rugby rankings when the latest weekend of WXV Global Ser…
Joe Harvey
25 Sep 2026, 8:34
France make trio of changes for Canada encounter
François Ratier has been forced into making three changes to his starting XV ahead of his side’s WXV Global Series encounter wi…
Issy Todd
24 Sep 2026, 10:55
Cloé Correa and Ambre Mwayembe learn fates after red cards against Australia
France's Cloé Correa and Ambre Mwayembe have learned their fates after receiving red cards in their team's 29-26 win over Austral…
Joe Harvey
22 Sep 2026, 12:01
USA and Wales see World Rugby rankings bump after big WXV wins
Big wins over the weekend have seen both the USA Women's Eagles and Wales climb the World Rugby rankings.
Joe Harvey
21 Sep 2026, 11:22
'I learned nothing': France coach Ratier unimpressed despite dramatic Wallaroos comeback
France head coach François Ratier claimed he learned nothing new about his team after they completed an unlikely comeback to beat…
Joe Harvey
20 Sep 2026, 10:00
Analysis
France v Australia talking points: Les Bleues complete comeback despite the odds being stacked against them
Both France and Australia were looking to bounce back in Aix-en-Provence, with both sides coming into the game after defeats last …
Elizabeth Cartwright
19 Sep 2026, 11:59
