France

Penaud Recalled as France Name Provisional Tour Squad

Fabien Galthié has recalled record try-scorer Damian Penaud in a 39-man provisional France squad for the Nations Championship tour of New Zealand, Australia and Japan, with Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Antoine Dupont and Thomas Ramos set to be rested.

Rugby Union · 6/21/2026

France XV Beat Makeshift England 35-19 in Vannes Warm-Up

A much-changed France XV beat Steve Borthwick's experimental England 35-19 in a non-cap warm-up in Vannes, with the head coach resting Maro Itoje and others before a brutal Nations Championship tour.

Rugby Union · 6/19/2026

Le Petit Crunch: Borthwick's England XV Face France in Vannes

George Ford captains an experimental England XV against France XV in Vannes on Friday, a non-cap warm-up that launches Steve Borthwick's summer before the Nations Championship tour of South Africa.

Rugby Union · 6/18/2026

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