France

La Rochelle's Late Surge Lights Up Top 14 Play-Off Weekend

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle stormed into the Top 14 play-offs while Champions Cup winners Bordeaux missed out, as the quarter-finals kick off in France this weekend.

Rugby Union · 6/14/2026

France Pick Shadow Squad for July Tour, Drawing 'Development' Jibe

France will leave stars Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Matthieu Jalibert at home for July's southern tour under Fabien Galthie's minutes caps — prompting a 'development team' jibe in New Zealand and reassurance in Australia.

Rugby Union · 6/10/2026

Levi-Inspired Australia Beat Black Ferns to Sevens World Title

Australia beat New Zealand 26-19 in the Bordeaux Grand Final to clinch the 2026 SVNS World Championship, with Maddison Levi named Player of the Final. South Africa secured back-to-back men's world titles while France won the Bordeaux leg.

Rugby Union · 6/7/2026

Where Next for Shaun Edwards? England and Boks Lead the Race

Shaun Edwards is leaving France with his stock sky-high, and England, the Springboks and Ireland are all being tipped as destinations for the defence guru.

Rugby Union · 6/3/2026

Predicting Dave Rennie's First All Blacks Squad for July Tests

Dave Rennie names his first 34-man All Blacks squad on June 22 ahead of July Tests against France, Italy and Ireland - and the Super Rugby Pacific finals are the last audition.

Rugby Union · 6/3/2026

Shaun Edwards Set to Leave France in Shock Coaching Shake-Up

Reports in France and the UK say defence coach Shaun Edwards is to leave Les Bleus with immediate effect, with Gerald Bastide lined up to replace the architect of France's blitz defence.

Rugby Union · 6/2/2026

Savea and Rennie Delayed in Japan as All Blacks Captaincy Looms

Kobelco Kobe Steelers' run to the Japan Rugby League One final keeps Dave Rennie and Ardie Savea offshore, compressing the All Blacks' build-up to the France series as Savea closes on the captaincy.

Rugby Union · 6/1/2026

Will Jordan's Calf Re-Injury Ends Crusaders' Title Defence Hopes With All Blacks Opener In Doubt

Will Jordan's calf has gone again after a single comeback game against the Chiefs, ending his Super Rugby Pacific season and casting fresh doubt over the All Blacks' July 4 opener against France.

Rugby Union · 5/26/2026

'An Ittoesque Moment': Squidge Rugby Pins Red Roses' Grand Slam on Delaney Burns's Genius Lineout Disruption

Squidge Rugby's frame-by-frame review of England's 62-24 victory over France argues the Red Roses' fifth straight Grand Slam swung on Delaney Burns's covert lifter nudge and Zoe Harrison's matured game management — not on raw physical dominance.

Rugby Union · 5/22/2026

'They Are Absolutely Spoiled For Depth': Her Side of the Ruck Hails Red Roses' Fifth Consecutive Grand Slam

Her Side of the Ruck reacts to England Women's 43-28 Grand Slam decider win over France in Bordeaux, naming hooker Amy Cokayne as the standout, praising head coach John Mitchell's leadership and crowning the Red Roses' fifth consecutive Grand Slam and eighth straight Six Nations title.

Rugby Union · 5/19/2026