Category: France
Tonga rise as top nations retain places in world rankings
TONGA have returned to the top four of the men’s international world rankings following their run to the Pacific Cup Final. After beating New Zealand…
France captain and ex-York Valkyrie star looking to break through in Australia
French women’s rugby league team captain Elisa Akpa is unafraid to take on new challenges in her quest to become the best player she can…
Treiziste Diary: World Cup qualifiers deliver welcome international rugby league
International rugby league is all too often a rare experience, so it has been positive for France to be able to welcome Wales, Serbia and…
Treiziste Diary: Should international referees be neutral?
Why is it that in rugby league, unlike many other sports, international referees can be and often are selected from one of the competing countries? …
Brilliant England thrash France in wheelchair international
ENGLAND produced a superb display to thrash France 66-33 in a wheelchair international at Wigan’s sold-out Robin Park Leisure Centre. Rob Hawkins starred with four…
Why there’s a new look to an old rivalry as England and France meet again
ENGLAND could field some fresh blood against a French side under new management as the next instalment of the wheelchair game’s biggest rivalry takes place…
Treiziste Diary: How can French rugby league reach the TV audiences for rugby union?
The Olympic Games in France may not have had a rugby league presence, but our sport can learn some lessons on how to broaden its…
France v Lebanon series cancelled – five days after being announced
A TWO-MATCH international series between France and Lebanon has been cancelled, only five days after being announced. Last Thursday, it was announced that Laurent Frayssinous’…
France confirm home series with World Cup quarter-finalists
FRANCE will play two matches against Lebanon next month ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. Laurent Frayssinous’ side will play the Cedars – quarter-finalists at…
Treiziste Diary: The French view of the ridiculed England internationals in Toulouse
French Rugby League marks its 90th birthday this year, but the celebration party in Toulouse was somewhat spoiled when both England men’s and women’s teams…
