Anthony Tallieu
A passionate rugby journalist, Anthony Tallieu graduated from the Toulouse School of Journalism (class of 2012).
He contributes regularly to Eurosport and Canal+, and has established himself as a respected voice in French rugby.
Author of the book Adieu Champions, a series of moving portraits of iconic players, he is also the founder of the podcast En Terrain Conquis.
Since 2025, he has been editor-in-chief of Ruck Zone, an independent outlet dedicated to rugby news and culture.
Recent activity
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Published“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 back from a serious knee injury.
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PublishedRed Bull snap up an ailing English Premiership club
Energy drink brand Red Bull have bought English club Newcastle Falcons, who become Newcastle Red Bull.
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PublishedFrance – England: the France Women line-up with Neisen and Deshaye
The France Women staff have announced the side that will face England on Saturday in a World Cup warm-up match.
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PublishedBack at the Crusaders in 2026, Richie Mo’unga will become eligible for the All Blacks again
The New Zealand federation has announced an 18-month deal for Richie Mo'unga with the Crusaders, starting in July 2026.
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PublishedWhy 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.
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PublishedRevolution for the Wallabies: Australians playing abroad become selectable without restriction
The Australian rugby union has ended its selection policy, which barred, save for exceptions, players competing in a league outside Australia.
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PublishedStuart Lancaster takes aim at former Racing 92 senior players who “didn’t want to be better”
A guest on a podcast across the Channel, Stuart Lancaster called out the attitude of certain senior players at Racing 92 during his time as manager of the Île-de-France club.
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PublishedTomás Lavanini and Lyon, it is already over!
LOU have announced they are parting ways with their Argentina international Tomas Lavanini, who arrived in the Rhône last year. A decision taken by "mutual agreement", the club specifies.
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PublishedStarting 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 as their only scrum-half.
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PublishedFrance women: here are the 32 picked and the 6 left out for the World Cup
The France women's staff have revealed the list of 32 players selected to take part in the 2025 World Cup in England.
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PublishedHere are the 17 referees who will officiate in the Top 14 this season, with two newcomers
The FFR released on Thursday the list of the 17 on-field referees who will take charge of Top 14 matches for the 2025-2026 season. Two of them have been promoted from Pro D2.
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PublishedTwo former world champions inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame
World Rugby has announced the induction of former Australia full-back Matthew Burke and former England back-rower Richard Hill into its Hall of Fame. Both players won the World Cup, in 1999 and 2003 respectively.
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PublishedWho is Ugo Seunes, the little-known Pro D2 fly-half linked with Racing 92?
Racing 92 have reportedly secured the signature of Aurillac's young fly-half Ugo Seunes (24). A player barely known to the wider public who came of age in Pro D2 last season.
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Published“That’s 0.25% of our playing numbers and 15% of our France teams”: New Caledonia at the heart of a major federal project?
The Fédération française de Rugby is considering stepping up the resources devoted to developing rugby in New Caledonia. A little-known but significant and still under-exploited talent pool for French rugby.
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PublishedToulon unveil their new away shirt inspired by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
RCT have revealed their "away" shirt for the 2025-2026 season. A kit whose design is inspired by the French aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle.
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PublishedThe 11 nations that can still copy Zimbabwe and qualify for the 2027 World Cup
Zimbabwe claimed the 18th ticket for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia last Saturday. Only six are left to be handed out: here are the 11 nations chasing them.
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PublishedThis Nationale side is building an armada: a 12th recruit with Top 14 pedigree arrives!
Bottom of Pro D2 and relegated to Nationale at the end of last season, Nissa Rugby (formerly Stade niçois) have no intention of hanging around in the third division
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PublishedClermont: is the future rugby city building site disrupted by the discovery of archaeological remains?
Archaeological remains have been discovered on the site of ASM Clermont's future rugby city. In-depth digs could follow, which would delay the delivery of the Auvergne performance centre.
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PublishedWorld Rugby condemns racist abuse around Argentina – England
The English rugby union has filed a complaint over racist abuse directed at England players during the Argentina - England test match in San Juan on 12 July.
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PublishedOwen Farrell, the last-minute guest named British and Irish Lions captain
The British and Irish Lions head coach revealed on Monday the side that will face a Pacific selection on Tuesday. Owen Farrell is in that starting XV and will even be captain.