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Exactly 16.00: Racing and Montauban played with fire
The JIFF averages for the 2025-26 season are in. In the Top 14, Racing 92 and Montauban both finish on…
In La Baule, RC Vannes' Pro D2 shield is turning heads
When a shield goes travelling, you have to keep up: it moves fast. RC Vannes' Pro D2 champions' trophy stopped…
France know their route: the full round-up of U20 World Championship round three
The U20 World Championship pool stage came to a close in Georgia on Tuesday. South Africa, New Zealand, England and…
France U20 see off Australia and will face the Baby Blacks
France U20 beat Australia 34-29 in Kutaisi on Tuesday to finish top of Pool D at the U20 World Championship.…
France U20 bring out the heavy artillery to tame the World Championship's best attack
Two bonus-point wins and yet everything still to play for: France U20 must beat Australia on Tuesday (4pm) to finish…
Toulouse, Vannes, Bastia: the complete map of France's 2025-26 champions
From Stade Toulousain to Les Ponettes of Bastia, by way of Tuchan, the Amazones de l'Astarac and Montpellier's Crabos, the…
Nations Cup: the other global competition put on a show too
While the leading nations were opening the Nations Championship, the tier below was also having its grand premiere. A wild…
Nations Championship: north and south level after round one
Ruthless Boks, a stirring Irish comeback, a conquering Scotland, a surprising Japan: round one of the Nations Championship delivered. The…
France go down fighting against the All Blacks
So close to something special. To open the Nations Championship, a much-changed France side pushed the All Blacks all the…
What exactly is the Nations Championship? A guide before kick-off
Twelve teams, two hemispheres, finals at Twickenham: the Nations Championship is here, replacing the traditional summer and autumn tours. Format,…
"Massive test match": Casey (Radio NZ) on the All Blacks v France
Sam Casey is a shrewd observer of rugby in general and of the All Blacks in particular. A few days…
Nations Championship: France take on the All Blacks in Christchurch
France open the first edition of the Nations Championship against the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday. Fabien Galthié has…
U20 World Championship: France beat Spain (57-32), win soured by racist abuse claim
Winners over Spain 57-32 on Thursday at the U20 World Championship, France moved top of their pool. But their victory,…
Top 14: the best XV of out-of-contract players, judged on minutes played
As the season closes, the Top 14 is letting some big names go. But judged on minutes played, the pecking…