France

France international Frederic Michalak has announced that he will quit professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

World Rugby confirmed on Monday that France will host the 2018 edition of U20 Championship next summer.

Fly-half Yu Tamura missed a regulation conversion at the closing stage as Japan missed a golden chance to register their first ever win over France on Saturday.

Anthony Belleau's 12 points did not prove enough for France as South Africa managed to beat them 17-18 in tight encounter at Stade de France on Saturday.

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has confirmed France as the host for the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup following a voting process in London on Wednesday.

New Zealand were made to work hard for their 28-23 victory over a France XV in Lyon.

New Zealand became the first international team to cross 2,000 Test tries as they overpowered France with a 16-36 triumph at Stade de France on Saturday.

Inexperienced half-back pair Anthony Belleau and Antoine Dupont have been named in the starting line-up of France for their upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand scheduled to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.

NatWest has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Six Nations tournament for the 2018 edition.

France will miss the services of flanker Yacouba Camara in the upcoming autumn internationals following an ankle injury.

A delayed start by a week to the Six Nations tournament for England and France are amongst the several proposals planned by the Rugby Football Union ahead of the global calendar that will be in place from 2020.

Carl Fearns revealed that a phone call from England coach Eddie Jones reinforced his decision to stay in France.

Defending champions England and New Zealand will face each other in the final of the 2017 Women's World Cup after they emerged victorious in the semi-final clashes against France and USA respectively in Belfast on Tuesday.

Ireland have handed starts to Nicole Cronin and Leah Lyons for the must win encounter against France in the Women's World Cup encounter in Dublin.

The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.

England Under 18 ran four tries as they kick started their developmental tour off to a winning start by outplaying France U 18 with a 24-18 victory in Stellenbosch.

The opening day of Women's World Cup at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Wednesday saw Canada, England and France top the respective pools.

Stade Rounennias’ English starlet Zack Henry talks to TRU about the club's recent achievements and life in France.

A clinical display from South Africa at Ellis Park saw them complete a 35-12 win over France on Saturday as they wrapped up the series 3-0.

Elton Jantjies contributed with 19 points as South Africa outplayed France with a 37-15 triumph at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday.