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.

  • Monday, 18. February, 2013
    Lancaster still wary of France

    Lancaster still wary of France

    England coach Stuart Lancaster insists France are being written off far too hastily ahead of Saturday's 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.

  • Monday, 18. February, 2013

    Goode wary of wounded France

    Alex Goode says that England must give France the respect they deserve when the two sides meet at Twickenham.

  • Monday, 11. February, 2013
    Clerc returns to France squad

    Clerc returns to France squad

    France have recalled wing Vincent Clerc to their 23-man squad for the RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Twickenham on February 23.

  • Sunday, 10. February, 2013
    Saint-Andre makes no excuses

    Saint-Andre makes no excuses

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has refused to use a congested domestic calendar as an excuse for Les Bleus' Six Nations struggles.

  • Saturday, 9. February, 2013
    Wales restore pride in Paris

    Wales restore pride in Paris

    Reigning 6 Nations champions Wales ended their dismal run of eight successive defeats by claiming a 16-6 victory away to France on Saturday.

  • Friday, 8. February, 2013
    Dusautoir: Harness the anger

    Dusautoir: Harness the anger

    France captain Thierry Dusautoir has urged his side to harness their frustration when they take on Wales.

  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    Selection gamble for Saint-Andre

    Selection gamble for Saint-Andre

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has vowed to stick by his under-fire players after selecting an almost unchanged team against Wales.

  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    France make two changes

    France make two changes

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made two changes to the team beaten by Italy for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales in Paris.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Pape misses out for Les Bleus

    Pape misses out for Les Bleus

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has kept faith with the players humbled by Italy for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Pape to miss Wales showdown

    Pape to miss Wales showdown

    France captain Pascal Pape will miss Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales after suffering a lower back injury against Italy.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Parisse praises ambitious Italy

    Parisse praises ambitious Italy

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse hailed a "fantastic beginning" to the Six Nations for his team after they stunned favourites France in Rome.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Italy stun France in Rome

    Italy stun France in Rome

    Italy blew this season's Six Nations Championship wide open by recording a stunning 23-18 victory over France at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

  • Saturday, 2. February, 2013
    Favaro eyes revenge mission

    Favaro eyes revenge mission

    Italy flanker Simone Favaro knows France is intent on a revenge mission as they seek to "destroy" the Azzurri in their RBS 6 Nations opener.

  • Saturday, 2. February, 2013
    Italy v France preview

    Italy v France preview

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse insists his side will have "no fear" when they take on France in the RBS Six Nations on Sunday.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Dusautoir back for France

    Dusautoir back for France

    Former captain Thierry Dusautoir will make his return to the France starting line-up in Sunday's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.