Category: France
France victorious in first international against Nigeria
FRANCE 36 NIGERIA 8 Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan, Saturday WINGER Haoua Kessely crossed for four of France’s seven tries in their first ever women’s international…
Mixed display by England in international win over France
FRANCE 4 ENGLAND 38 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Stade Ernest Wallon, Toulouse, Saturday IF the purpose of a World Cup warm-up match is to identify things to…
Talking Grassroots: French youngsters give as good as they get against England
YOU can never quite know in Rugby League which side is going to win any particular game, subject to the two teams involved being of…
Double success for France against Ireland in Perpignan
FRANCE enjoyed a double success over Ireland, who can take encouragement from a 66-36 defeat in the second match after being dominated 106-16 in the…
Ireland to play France in two wheelchair internationals
IRELAND will play France in two wheelchair internationals next month as both step up their preparations for this autumn’s World Cup in Australia. The matches…
Obituary: John Kear – The underdog coach who brought joy to many clubs
SUPPORTERS of Sheffield Eagles, Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity, Batley Bulldogs and Bradford Bulls in particular have reason to remember the noted coaching attributes of John…
Rugby league legend John Kear dies aged 71
TRIBUTES are being paid following the death of John Kear at 71. The highly-respected former England coach had worked as a BBC pundit at Saturday’s…
France aiming to reach Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Australia changed Lauréane Biville’s life and career – now the France international is hoping for one more chapter down under at the World Cup. WHEN…
Meet the French international chasing NRLW dream with Brisbane Tigers
From fishing boats in Perpignan to chasing an NRLW dream in Australia, Justine Roses is forging her own path in rugby league while carrying a…
England women to play in double-header with Super League game
ENGLAND will travel to France for a mid-season women’s international staged as a double-header in Toulouse. The tie at Stade Ernest Wallon on Saturday, July…