France

Ellie Kildunne returns for England’s semi-final game against France

England coach John Mitchell has restored Zoe Harrison to the starting fly-half position for the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France.
18 September 2025

France's Axelle Berthoumieu has ban cut to nine matches

Axelle Berthoumieu’s suspension for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been shortened to nine matches, after the French international had originally been handed a 12-match ban.
16 September 2025

France survive Ireland onslaught to book semi-final spot

Ireland produced a dream first half but collapsed in the second as France came back from 13 points down to win 18-13 and book their place in the semi-finals in the ongoing Women's Rugby World Cup.
15 September 2025

France humble South Africa 57-10 to top Pool D

France produced a commanding all-round performance to dismantle South Africa 57–10 in their final Pool D fixture at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Northampton.
8 September 2025

Springbok Women confirm changes for quarter-final

Babalwa Latsha will captain the Springbok Women for the first time at a Women’s Rugby World Cup when they face France in their Pool D decider at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.
5 September 2025

France ring in changes for Hamilton Test against New Zealand

Nine changes made as Fickou returns for France vs All Blacks in Hamilton.
17 July 2025

All Blacks dominate France 43-17 to reclaim Gallaher Trophy

New Zealand overwhelm France 43-17 in Wellington, regaining Gallaher Trophy
12 July 2025

All Blacks make late change for second Test against France

All Blacks have been forced into a late lineup change ahead of their second Test against France in Wellington.
11 July 2025

Scott Robertson backs core as All Blacks gear up for France rematch

Scott Robertson keeps faith with experienced lineup and urges skill focus ahead of France Test in Wellington.
10 July 2025

France shake-up: Les Bleus make 10 changes for Second Test

France coach Fabien Galthié makes 10 changes to face NZ, appoints Barlot captain for the Wellington Test.
10 July 2025

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett ruled out of France series

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out with knee injury.
8 July 2025

All Blacks scrape home 31-27 over France in Dunedin thriller

New Zealand edge wounded France 31-27 in nervy first Test in Dunedin
5 July 2025

Scott Barrett dismisses disrespect claims ahead of France Test

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett says France's young squad deserves full respect ahead of Dunedin Test.
4 July 2025

France strengthen squad with Top-14 stars for All Blacks Series

France have added five elite players for All Blacks Tests, boosting firepower for New Zealand tour.
1 July 2025

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams ruled out ahead of France series

Tamaiti Williams suffers knee injury; George Bower called into All Blacks squad for France Tests.
30 June 2025

Borthwick backs Jamie George to lead England against France XV

Jamie George and George Ford named co-captains as England faces France XV at Twickenham.
20 June 2025

England survive French scare to seal fourth straight Grand Slam

England edge France 43-42 to clinch fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam in a classic.
26 April 2025

Teimana Harrison Interview: Moving on from Saints, the Pro D2 challenge and the desire to stay in France

The back-row forward is one of several ex-Northampton stars now playing across the Channel and as Harrison prepares to potentially lock horns with former teammate Courtney Lawes on Friday night, he tells TRU about his time in France.
14 April 2025

Louis Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations Player of the Year

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Championship after record-breaking performance.
1 April 2025

France's Peato Mauvaka banned for three matches

France hooker Peato Mauvaka receives a three-game ban for a dangerous hit on Scotland’s Ben White in the Six Nations clash.
20 March 2025