France Rugby

France is one of the top rugby playing nations in the northern hemisphere and are eager to win a first Rugby World Cup.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Lievremont wary of Wales

    Lievremont wary of Wales

    France coach Marc Lievremont began planning to topple Warren Gatland's Wales in the World Cup semis by praising their performances so far.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Lievremont savours 'beautiful' win

    Lievremont savours 'beautiful' win

    France head coach Marc Lievremont revelled in his side's 19-12 Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over England.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    France end England's challenge

    France end England's challenge

    England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday after losing 19-12 to France, who booked a semi-final clash with Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Moody glum as England crash out

    Moody glum as England crash out

    Dejected England captain Lewis Moody acknowledged a woeful first-half display had ultimately proved costly against France on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: England v France

    WC preview: England v France

    England's Steve Thompson expects to be at the epicentre of a brutal battle with the French pack in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Lievremont: Shock inspiration

    Lievremont: Shock inspiration

    Coach Marc Lievremont insists the shock defeat to Tonga has sparked France into action ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with England.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    Jonny Wilkinson is set to be targeted by France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Clerc call for France response

    Clerc call for France response

    Winger Vincent Clerc has called on France to bounce back from their embarrassing defeat to Tonga when they face England at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Ellis: France can copy England

    Ellis: France can copy England

    France defence coach Dave Ellis believes replicating England's 2007 experiences can see Les Bleus advance to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Yachvili expresses French unity

    Yachvili expresses French unity

    Dimitri Yachvili says France have moved on from their debacle against Tonga and are intent on perfecting the basics in order to beat England.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy hopes for response

    Harinordoquy hopes for response

    Imanol Harinordoquy admits France must improve drastically if they are to avoid defeat against England in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    France make two changes

    France make two changes

    France head coach Marc Lievremont has made just two changes for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with England in Auckland.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    France's Estebanez banned

    France's Estebanez banned

    France's Fabrice Estebanez looks set to miss the rest of the World Cup after being banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle against Tonga.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011

    Let them eat Rosbif?!

    With the French rugby team looking to be in disarray, you might be forgiven for thinking Saturday’s quarter-final match is already won for England. But Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson is living among the enemy and knows a thing or two about the French psyche…

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Walsh to referee England game

    Walsh to referee England game

    England's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France will be refereed by Steve Walsh, tournament organisers have announced.