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England queens of the world, no podium for France... the Women's World Cup is over
The Women's Rugby World Cup ended with England's coronation against Canada. France, meanwhile, could do no better than fourth.
Top 14 - Oval-ball brawls, a miracle drop goal and sledgehammer blows: our round 4 round-up
This weekend, the Top 14 gave it everything: Toulouse turned Castres into a punching bag, Bayonne pulled a magic drop…
"Members-only" pesage, screening, prevention... USAP announce measures for their next home game
In a statement released on Friday, USAP announced strict measures taken ahead of their next Top 14 home game against…
Why were there so many runaway scores in round 3 of the Top 14?
Apart from the Toulon v La Rochelle match, postponed because of the weather, round 3 of the Top 14 left…
Pro D2: 39 tries, the scorers have a field day
A glut of tries in this fourth round, surprises, hidings and suspense: what a fourth round of PRO D2.
England-France: so close, so far… History repeats itself, and stops
France could do nothing against the English steamroller in Saturday's World Cup semi-final (17-35). Frustrating, given the appetite they showed.
Women's Rugby World Cup: can France really beat England?
France take on the formidable Red Roses this Saturday in the World Cup semi-final. A huge challenge for France.
The warning lights are flashing red for Bayonne before the Top 14 restart
The summer had looked like a dream for Aviron Bayonnais, qualified for the Top 14 play-offs for the first time.…
Vannes, Brive, Grenoble, Aix: who is really the favourite for promotion to the Top 14?
The Pro D2 season officially gets going again this Friday and you would be a brave soul to say already…
A mixed start to the World Cup for France: "If we can show a better face in attack, we'll have a big World Cup"
France women beat Italy in Exeter on Saturday to open their World Cup (24-0). A match in which a slow-burning…
Why England are the big favourites for the World Cup
While at least four nations are aiming to win the 2025 women's Rugby World Cup, hosts England appear to be…
After the fitness work, time to get real for Top 14 clubs: here is the full friendly programme
Racing 92 get the pre-season friendlies under way this week for the Top 14 clubs. A chance for them to…
"I did everything I could": Gaëtan Germain on his lost battle to play rugby again
Bayonne full-back Gaëtan Germain (35) has had to accept the end of his career, after trying in vain to come…
Why France chose to face their English bogey team before the World Cup
France women host England in Mont-de-Marsan on Saturday (9.15pm), their only test match before flying out to the World Cup.
Starting the World Cup with only one specialist 9, the bold gamble of the France women's staff
With Pauline Bourdon suspended for two matches, France women will go into their first World Cup game with Alexandra Chambon…