Category: France
All systems go for Rugby League World Cup in France
Prime Minister Jean Castex will tomorrow (Tuesday) announce plans for a Rugby League World Cup tournament to be held in France in 2025. At a…
France awarded 2025 Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup will take place in France in 2025, the French Rugby League federation have confirmed. A launch will be held next…
French Wheelchair Rugby League earns elite status
French Wheelchair Rugby League has celebrated another spectacular success with the announcement of its elevation to “Elite Sport” status by the government of France. The…
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…
Kyle Amor praises Wheelchair Rugby League
St Helens prop forward Kyle Amor admits that he was mightily impressed by the quality of the performances and the entertainment value of the two…
French wheelchair squad pose England test
French Rugby League is hoping to be back on top of the world this week when its wheelchair team takes on England in two Test…
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…
England announce squad for Wheelchair internationals against France
England have announced their squad for next week’s two-Test series against France. Former captain Martin Norris has been recalled after a seven-year absence, while Freya…
France boss focuses on wider TV exposure
French Federation chief Luc Lacoste wants to turn back time and put Rugby League back on television screens in France. A decision by the FFRXIII…