France

South Africa to wait on status of Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit

South Africa are likely to be without Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe for the upcoming clash against Italy to be played at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
14 November 2022

Match Centre: France 30-26 South Africa

Pieter-Steph du Toit and Antonie Dupont both were sent-off as France managed to edge out South Africa 30-26 in their clash in Paris on Saturday.
13 November 2022

South Africa make five changes for France clash

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made five changes to the starting line up for the upcoming clash against France to be played on Saturday.
8 November 2022

Match Centre: France 30-29 Australia

Damian Penaud scored a try in the closing stage as France edged out Australia 30-29 in their autumn international fixture at Stade de France on Saturday.
6 November 2022

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand hold off France 25-24 to set up final against England

New Zealand staged a second half comeback as they edged out France 25-24 in the World Cup semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
5 November 2022

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand trounce Wales 55-3 to set up semi-final game against France

Portia Woodman and Luka Connor scored two tries apiece as New Zealand thrashed Wales 55-3 in the quarter-final of the World Cup in Whangarei on Saturday.
29 October 2022

Rugby World Cup: France beat Italy 39-3 to storm into semi-finals

Joanna Grisez scored a hat-trick as France trounced Italy 39-3 in the quarter-final of the World Cup at Northland Events Centre on Saturday.
29 October 2022

2023 Rugby World Cup organisers sack tournament CEO Claude Atcher

The 2023 Rugby World Cup organisers have sacked the tournament's chief executive Claude Atcher ffollowing an investigation into his workplace conduct.
11 October 2022

France, South Africa unveil matchday squad for Rugby World Cup opener

Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheime has unveiled the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup opener against France to be played in Auckland.
5 October 2022

The Top Stadiums in France

With the Men's Rugby World Cup less than a year away we take a look at the top stadiums in France which will be hosting some of the RWC fixtures.
22 September 2022

Heart condition led France centre Virimi Vakatawa to retirement

Racing 92 and France centre Virimi Vakatawa had to retire from the game at the age of 30 due to a heart condition.
6 September 2022

France centre Virimi Vakatawa forced to retire on medical grounds

Racing 92 have confirmed that France international Virimi Vakatawa has been forced to retire with immediate effect on medical grounds.
6 September 2022

Ireland claim top position in World Rugby Rankings

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following their historic series win over New Zealand in the recently concluded summer series.
18 July 2022

Top 5 French Internationals

As France hit the top of the World Cup Rankings and with the Rugby World Cup 2023 on the horizon, TRU looks at the cream of the crop in Les Bleus at the moment.
13 July 2022

France set to become top ranked side in World Rugby Rankings

France are set to become the top ranked side when the World Rugby updates the rankings on Monday.
10 July 2022

Rory Arnold: “To be the best, you have got to beat the best”

Ahead of Toulouse’s Champions Cup semi-final clash with Leinster in Dublin, Australia lock forward Rory Arnold spoke about his team’s chances heading into the game against the province.
12 May 2022

Emily Scarratt sets sight on Rugby World Cup after Six Nations Grand Slam triumph

England skipper Emily Scarratt said they are targeting the Rugby World Cup later this year following the Six Nations Grand Slam success.
1 May 2022

Exclusive: Zoe Harrison on where England want to be heading into decisive France clash

Ahead of the Red Roses’ TikTok Women’s Six Nations decider against France this weekend in Bayonne, England fly-half Zoe Harrison spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the decisive game and playing in front of record crowds.
27 April 2022

Fixtures for Six Nations 2023 unveiled

The fixtures for the 2023 edition of the Six Nations tournament has been unveiled with Wales taking on Ireland in the opening fixture on 4th February.
20 April 2022

Johnny McPhillips Exclusive: We were putting pride back in the Leicester jersey

After leaving Leicester Tigers for US Carcassonne at the end of last season, Johnny McPhillips spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his move to Pro D2 and reflects on working with Steve Borthwick and his time at Mattioli Welford Road.
19 April 2022