No change for England but Samoa on the rise as IRL world rankings released

ENGLAND remain third in both the men’s and women’s world rankings released by International Rugby League following this autumn’s action. Australia continue to lead the…

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Treiziste Diary: Strange reasons for Australia snub shows apathy to French game

As English fans got excited for the Ashes, France may have been left out of the Australians’ schedule, but their World Cup qualifier against Jamaica…

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France see off Jamaica to reach World Cup

FRANCE 36 JAMAICA 0 PETER BIRD, Stade Municipal, Albi, Saturday FRANCE booked their passage to next year’s World Cup with a convincing win over a…

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France and Jamaica name squads for World Cup qualifier

FRANCE and Jamaica have named their 19-man squads for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup Qualifier that will take place this weekend. With Stade Mazicou…

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Super League stars in France squad ahead of vital autumn

THERE’S NO REST for Catalans Dragons, whose wretched 2025 season may be long-over, but the majority of the squad (or what is left of it)…

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Treiziste Diary: Touring teams give France reasons to be positive

Gallic pessimism may be something of a stereotype, but it can often be found on display in rugby league discussions. Could the on field endeavours…

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France ease past Ireland in first women’s international meeting

IRELAND 4 FRANCE 34 Garda Westmanstown RFC, Dublin, Saturday  WINGER Amael Vilanove scored a hat-trick as France eased to a comfortable victory in the first…

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Ireland and France set for historic international

HISTORY will be made on Saturday, when Ireland host France in a women’s international. The game, at Coolmine RFC, Ashbrook (4.30pm) will be the first…

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France to host European Under 19 Championship next year

NEXT year’s European Under 19 Championship will be hosted by France.  The tournament, which will take place in the July, will be staged at the…

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Treiziste Diary: What it’s like moving to France to play rugby league

For British or Australian players who would like to consider playing in France, there are many differences to be aware of, but if you learn…

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