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Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: France 27-13 New Zealand

September 8, 2023

France 27-13 New Zealand, Rugby World Cup Pool A, Stade de France Hosts France started the Rugby World Cup campaign with a 27-13 victory…

New Zealand drop to fourth place in World Rugby Rankings

August 28, 2023

New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup…

Bernard Laporte confident Six Nations will happen without disruption

January 15, 2021

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte is confident that the upcoming Six Nations tournament will take place amid concerns over Covid-19. The French government…

France wants safety assurances from England and Ireland for Six Nations

January 14, 2021

The French government has been seeking reassurances from England and Ireland over Covid-19 ahead of the team’s visit to the countries during the Six…

Exploring France’s incredible depth

December 17, 2020

Ahead of the second round of European fixtures taking place this weekend, Joe Harvey has taken a look at the French players making Fabien…

Match Report: Autumn Nations Cup: England 22-19 France

December 6, 2020

England 22-19 France, Twickenham StadiumScorecard Owen Farrell kicked the decisive penalty goal in the sudden death as England edged out France 22-19 in the…

Benjamin Kayser: Law variations in the community game must only be temporary

December 4, 2020

Former international hooker Benjamin Kayser has recently been coaching at grassroots club Tunbridge Wells and he hopes the adaptations to the community game are…

Will Greenwood Exclusive: Missing stars mean France will have “one arm tied behind their back”

December 2, 2020

With a number of their stars unavailable due to club commitments, Will Greenwood feels France will have “one arm tied behind their back” when…

Match Report: Autumn Nations Cup: France 36-5 Italy

November 29, 2020

France 34-5 Italy, Stade de France Scorecard France came up with a five-try performance as they thumped Italy 34-5 in the third round of…

Baptiste Serin to lead France against Italy

November 27, 2020

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made 13 changes for the third round of the Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy to be played…