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.

  • Thursday, 31. January, 2013
    Dusautoir set for France nod

    Dusautoir set for France nod

    Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir is set to face Italy on Sunday after his fellow flanker Yannick Nyanga was sent back to Toulouse.

  • Monday, 28. January, 2013

    French Should Follow English Example

    France rugby should follow England's example when it comes to looking after their players and not overloading the schedule French coach Philippe Saint-Andre said.

  • Monday, 28. January, 2013

    Betsen: France can do well

    Former Wasps and Biarritz back-row Serge Betsen insists France can mount a serious challenge for Six Nations glory.

  • Saturday, 26. January, 2013
    Clerc may miss Six Nations

    Clerc may miss Six Nations

    France wing Vincent Clerc may be ruled out of the Six Nations after he suffered a thigh injury playing for Toulouse.

  • Wednesday, 23. January, 2013
    Parisse backs France for title

    Parisse backs France for title

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse believes France's adaptability makes them favourites to win the 2013 Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 23. January, 2013
    Consistency key for Saint-Andre

    Consistency key for Saint-Andre

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has no doubt that showing consistency will be one of Les Bleus' biggest battles in this season's Six Nations.

  • Monday, 14. January, 2013
    Fickou ruled out for a month

    Fickou ruled out for a month

    Toulouse and France centre Gael Fickou is ruled out for a month with an ankle injury.

  • Friday, 11. January, 2013
    Bastareaud back for 6 Nations

    Bastareaud back for 6 Nations

    France recall centre Mathieu Bastareaud and retain Pascal Pape as skipper for the upcoming Six Nations Championships.

  • Sunday, 9. December, 2012
    Baker stars for New Zealand

    Baker stars for New Zealand

    New Zealand won the South Africa Sevens for the fourth year in a row with a 47-12 win over France in the final.

  • Monday, 3. December, 2012
    England handed group of death

    England handed group of death

    England have been pitted against in an extremely tough 2015 Rugby World Cup pool that includes Australia and Wales.

  • Monday, 26. November, 2012
    World Cup seeding joy for France

    World Cup seeding joy for France

    France have officially secured their place among the top four seeds for the 2015 World Cup in England.

  • Saturday, 24. November, 2012
    Michalak is France's main man

    Michalak is France's main man

    Frederic Michalak scored all but three of his side's points as France twice battled back from behind to defeat Samoa 22-14 in Paris.

  • Friday, 23. November, 2012
    France v Samoa preview

    France v Samoa preview

    Hooker Dimitri Szarzewski has warned France they can not afford to slip up like Wales when they welcome Samoa to the Stade de France.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012
    France make three changes

    France make three changes

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Test against Samoa in Paris.

  • Sunday, 18. November, 2012
    Fickou selected by France

    Fickou selected by France

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has included teenage Toulouse centre Gael Fickou in his 27-man squad for next Saturday's Test against Samoa.