Five rounds in, the Top 14 is starting to take shape. Toulouse lead the way, Pau keep defying expectations and Tom Willis is making waves at Bordeaux, while France’s elite competition offers fresh clues ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027.
Oyonnax, Brive and Provence set the early pace with unbeaten records, but the real tests begin now. Montauban and Johnny Matthews face a stern examination, Biarritz lurk and will pressure start to mount at the bottom?
Four tries in two Pro D2 games have made Montauban’s new Scottish hooker one of the stories of the opening month. Talking Rugby Union has been watching Matthews do it for more than a decade.
Oyonnax, Provence and Brive remain unbeaten, Montauban are flying again and Colomiers looked to have found their spark. As Pro D2 reaches the last weekend of its opening block, TRU looks at what we've learned and what's to come next.
France rounded off the first leg of the Nations Championship with a commanding 42-15 win over Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
Australia’s losing run stretched to six matches after they fell 42-26 to France in their Nations Championship clash in Brisbane.
The All Blacks overcame a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to beat France 34-32 in Christchurch, giving Dave Rennie victory in his first Test as head coach.
Antoine Dupont will miss France's July Nations Championship matches against New Zealand, Australia and Japan, with Paul Graou called up.
France XV defeated England XV 35-19 in Vannes as Benhard Janse van Rensburg missed a key try chance on debut.
France head coach Fabien Galthié has named a Bordeaux-Begles-heavy squad for Friday’s non-cap international against England A in Vannes.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey won the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship award after a record-breaking title-winning campaign with France.
The 21-year-old was part of Portugal’s memorable 2026 Rugby Europe Championship triumph, 12 months on from a difficult period in his young career.
France flanker Oscar Jegou has been banned for four matches after foul play against Scotland, ruling him out of the England decider.
France forward Oscar Jegou faces disciplinary hearing after being cited over alleged eye-area contact in Six Nations loss to Scotland.
Scotland produced one of the most memorable performances in recent Six Nations history with a thrilling 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
France overcame a determined Italian side to secure a 33-8 victory in Lille, maintaining control of their campaign despite facing their sternest test so far.
France have suffered an injury setback ahead of their Six Nations meeting with Italy after centre Yoram Moefana was ruled out of the fixture.
France climbed above England in the latest World Rugby rankings after another strong Six Nations performance, while Scotland also improved their position following a key victory.
Steve Tandy admits his side “have got to be better” ahead of Wales’ daunting Guinness Six Nations match against France at the Principality Stadium.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says lack of intent in first half cost his team in Six Nations defeat to France in Paris.
France climb above Ireland in World Rugby rankings after Six Nations win in Paris reshapes global standings early in tournament.
France kick-started their Six Nations 2026 campaign with a 36-14 win over Ireland at Stade de France in Paris on Thursday.
France's Antoine Dupont says injury incident was accidental ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland.