Mike Rylance

Mike Rylance: The formidable challenge ahead for French Rugby League

“It’s a long time since we heard a French Prime Minister talk about Rugby League,” commented a Toulouse newspaper colleague after last Tuesday’s press conference…

Coupe de France cancelled for third season in a row

The Coupe de France has been abandoned at the third-round stage, the French Rugby League Federation has announced. For the third season in a row,…

Former France captain Georges Aillères inducted to sporting Hall of Fame

The former captain of France and Toulouse Olympique, Georges Aillères, was honoured at a prestigious ceremony in Paris last week. Aillères, who led France to…

Moa returns to Catalans but Lézignan march on

Lézignan have lost their front-rower Sam Moa, who has returned to the Catalan Dragons to join their coaching staff. Moa, Lézignan’s defence coach, was already…

Winning debuts for duo as Lézignan go clear at top

New signings, former Catalan Dragons loose-forward Jason Baitieri and ex-Salford back Krisnan Inu, helped Lézignan to a 30-16 win over neighbours Carcassonne in a reprise of…

Lezignan made to struggle at Toulouse

Lezignan, who have announced the signing of ex-Catalans and Salford threequarter Krisnan Inu to add to their other high-profile recruits James Maloney and Jason Baitieri,…

Lézignan and former France coach Cologni switches to union

Lézignan and former France coach Aurélien Cologni has sprung a major surprise by announcing that he is leaving his post with the Championship-winning club and…

Carcassonne to face Lézignan in French Championship Final

Carcassonne will meet old rivals Lézignan in the Championship final at Toulouse on Sunday after the Canaries overcame Avignon’s challenge by winning 27-18 and Lézignan…

Lézignan and Catalans close gap at top in France

With a commanding display that augurs well for the final phase of the season, Lézignan left sixth-placed Villeneuve no room for manoeuvre at the Stade…