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.

  • Friday, 9. November, 2012
    France v Australia preview

    France v Australia preview

    France will be hoping for a rare win over Australia when the teams go head-to-head at the Stade de France on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 8. November, 2012
    Michalak keeps France spot

    Michalak keeps France spot

    Frederic Michalak has been retained at fly-half for France as coach Philippe Saint-Andre makes changes ahead of the clash with Australia.

  • Wednesday, 7. November, 2012
    Huget determined to take chance

    Huget determined to take chance

    France wing Yoann Huget hopes his new outlook on the game will help him overcome his World Cup disappointment last year.

  • Saturday, 3. November, 2012
    Watmore helps seal England win

    Watmore helps seal England win

    Joanne Watmore scored a try on her debut as England recovered from a slow start to see off France 23-13 in Esher on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 24. October, 2012
    Nyanga handed France recall

    Nyanga handed France recall

    France have added Toulouse flanker Yannick Nyanga to their squad for the autumn internationals.

  • Tuesday, 16. October, 2012
    France call-up for Fickou

    France call-up for Fickou

    Highly-rated centre Gael Fickou is one of several new faces included in France's 33-man squad for their autumn internationals.

  • Tuesday, 2. October, 2012
    Palisson doubt for November Tests

    Palisson doubt for November Tests

    Toulon winger Alexis Palisson has been ruled out for a month with a back injury, making him doubtful for France's November Tests.

  • Friday, 29. June, 2012
    France reveal stadium plans

    France reveal stadium plans

    French rugby chiefs have unveiled plans for a new purpose-built stadium to replace the Stade de France.

  • Sunday, 24. June, 2012
    France romp to win over Pumas

    France romp to win over Pumas

    France gained revenge for last weekend's narrow defeat against Argentina with a 49-10 thrashing of the Pumas in Tucuman.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012
    Contepomi set for farewell

    Contepomi set for farewell

    Felipe Contepomi is expected to say farewell to Test rugby when Argentina attempt to complete a series victory over France on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 17. June, 2012
    Montero late show sinks France

    Montero late show sinks France

    Manuel Montero touched down three minutes from the end as Argentina came from behind to beat France 23-20 in the first Test in Cordoba.

  • Friday, 15. June, 2012
    Argentina v France preview

    Argentina v France preview

    Argentina head coach Santiago Phelan insists the Pumas will be underdogs against France on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 14. June, 2012
    Duo set for France debuts

    Duo set for France debuts

    Yvan Watremez and Brice Dulin are both set to make their debuts on Saturday when France face Argentina in Cordoba.

  • Thursday, 31. May, 2012
    Michalak back in France squad

    Michalak back in France squad

    Frederic Michalak has been named in France's squad for their two-match tour of Argentina next month.

  • Thursday, 31. May, 2012

    French recall for Michalak

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre will, as expected, leave captain Thierry Dusautoir at home after ringing the changes for 'Les Bleus' mid-year tour of Argentina next month.