Injury-hit France hand out debut against Fiji
Bayonne back-row Esteban Capilla is set to make his France debut on Saturday against Fiji in the Nations Championship in Lyon afte…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2026, 2:23
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Former France coach ageing like a fine wine as he plots Les Bleus' downfall
For someone who spent 11 years as Les Bleus' defence coach and is now in charge of Fiji's rearguard, Saturday's clash is another f…
Jon Newcombe
04 Nov 2026, 10:12
Rookie pair called up as injury problems mount for France
Two more changes have been made to the French squad ahead of their Nations Championship match against Fiji, scheduled for this Sat…
Jon Newcombe
02 Nov 2026, 6:08
France revise squad for Nations Championship as Top 14 casualties mount
Fabien Galthié has been forced to make four changes to the Les Bleus squad after injuries to Section Paloise’s Fabien Brau-Boi…
Francisco Isaac
26 Oct 2026, 4:55
Exclusive
'The espoirs are the heart of the whole club': Inside French rugby's talent factory
France's carefully regulated espoirs competition helps prepare talent for Top 14 rugby and ensures a steady flow of quality youngs…
Francisco Isaac
26 Oct 2026, 3:01
Tracking the Eagles’ opponents one year out from the Rugby World Cup
The USA Eagles kick off their World Cup campaign in just under one year. On 2 October, Scott Lawrence’s men take on France in th…
Vitas Carosella
23 Oct 2026, 11:00
Nations Championship referees confirmed with finals weekend appointments TBC
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the inaugural November window of the 2026 Nations Championship, with…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2026, 5:00
'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
Vitas Carosella
21 Oct 2026, 9:30
Former Junior Boks captain included in France's Nations Championship squad
Stade Francais' South African-born centre Jeremy Ward is one of the surprise names in Fabien Galthié's 42-man Nations Championshi…
Jon Newcombe
21 Oct 2026, 8:57
Analysis
Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
Nick Bishop
20 Oct 2026, 10:23
Nations Championship: November rugby returns to RugbyPass TV
On Friday 6 November, the inaugural Nations Championship returns with three consecutive rounds of fixtures that will determine who…
Vitas Carosella
19 Oct 2026, 7:40
French stars shine as Leicester Tigers ka-Pau'ed in Champions Cup
Ollie Chessum made a try-scoring return from injury but Leicester Tigers fell short in their opening Champions Cup clash with Pau …
PA
18 Oct 2026, 7:15
Bordeaux only manage to keep pace with Gloucester in Champions Cup thriller
A brace by Will Trenholm was not enough to prevent Gloucester from falling agonisingly short of downing Champions Cup holders Bord…
PA
16 Oct 2026, 14:29
Archie van der Flier's form prompts questions about Test allegiance
A few years ago, van der Flier was playing uni rugby for Nottingham, whilst appearing for the city's Champ side on loan from Leice…
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 3:08
Opinion
My South African darkhorse for this season's Champions Cup - Andy Goode
The opening weekend of the Champions Cup is one of the highlights of the rugby calendar and these early rounds are absolutely pivo…
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2026, 8:47
Tameifuna shifts outside of front-row as Bordeaux forced into bizarre calls
Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Bègles have been forced into an unconventional selection for the start of th…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2026, 4:51
