Maxime Lucu on Bordeaux's 9-10-12 playing the Hurricanes' 9-10-12
France captain Maxime Lucu will be joined by Bordeaux partners Matthieu Jalibert at 10 and Yoram Moefana at 12, while the Hurrican…
Ned Lester
03 Jul 2026, 17:33
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Dave Rennie on Beauden Barrett's omission despite 'impressive' All Blacks impact
"He's been impressive, so if someone of that quality sitting in the wings, I guess it shows how strong we are in that position."
Henry Lee
02 Jul 2026, 15:48
Bordeaux stars complement new generation in France team to play All Blacks
France head coach Fabien Galthié has picked a youthful 23 to face the All Blacks in round 1 of the inaugural Nations Championship…
Ned Lester
02 Jul 2026, 1:12
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2026, 6:02
Opinion
Will Marshall mellow for Galthie's strengthened France?
Les Bleus came in for criticism when arrived in New Zealand with a fallow side a year ago but this French team is a different prop…
Gavin Mortimer
01 Jul 2026, 2:01
Analysis
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Nick Bishop
01 Jul 2026, 1:42
Tana Umaga: France have returned to their 'identity of old'
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga hasn't leaned on his experience playing in France much when preparing his team for this weeken…
Ned Lester
30 Jun 2026, 23:07
Analysis
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 8:30
EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 1:34
Neil Barnes labels box kick trend 'overboard', France narrative 'rubbish'
All Blacks lead assistant coach Neil Barnes isn't convinced the volume of box kicks in the international game is fully warranted, …
Ned Lester
29 Jun 2026, 23:50
Analysis
Bench injured Dupont in November? How can France solve their play-making paradox?
Fabien Galthie must find a blend between Top 14 winners Toulouse and European champions Bordeaux-Begles to conquer the Springboks …
Nick Bishop
29 Jun 2026, 11:10
Springboks' place at top of world rankings comes under threat
Having seen their position at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings protected since mid-September, through the Quilter Nations…
Jon Newcombe
29 Jun 2026, 7:01
Antoine Dupont pulls out of France's Nations Championship
Antoine Dupont is a shock withdrawal from France's Nations Championship squad due to a late injury sustained in the knockout stage…
Ian Cameron
29 Jun 2026, 5:43
Codie Taylor on Dave Rennie: 'He doesn't take mediocrity lightly'
"He definitely owns the room when he speaks,'' Taylor told media in Christchurch ahead of the first Test.
Henry Lee
28 Jun 2026, 14:26
French heatwave could see Top 14 Final played at record temperatures
The Top 14 Final in Paris could be played at record-breaking temperatures this Saturday night as France continues to be gripped by…
Ian Cameron
25 Jun 2026, 8:57
Arguably England's 2 best back-rows to lock horns in Top 14 Final
Stade Toulousain and Montpellier HR are just a few days away from finding out which of the two will take the Top 14 trophy home, w…
Francisco Isaac
25 Jun 2026, 5:50
