Category: France
Back to the Future: An interview with Shaun Edwards
Rugby League legend Shaun Edwards has gone back to his childhood as a supporter of the game from the terraces and he couldn’t be happier….
French public gets behind Rugby League World Cup bid
According to a survey of public opinion in France, organised by the Institute Francaise d’Opinion Publique (IFOP), 88% of respondents support the plan to organise…
Treiziste Diary: French Elite 1 smaller but stronger for new season
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist, Pierre Carcau, looks ahead to a new domestic season in France, with an Elite Championship that has reduced in size…
RFL lining up French Tests
League Express understands that the RFL is planning one or more Test matches between France and England later this year, to fill the international gap…
France needs the World Cup … and the NRL too!
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau offers a French perspective on the Australian NRL’s influence on Rugby League, following the postponement of this year’s…
How France can make a success of the Rugby League World Cup in 2025
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau considers the benefits and addresses some of the concerns relating to the news that France is bidding to…
France to play pivotal role in Rugby League’s future
The future of international Rugby League lies in France, according to the leader of the global game. International Rugby League (IRL) Chairman Troy Grant has…
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…
France officially to bid to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup
The French Rugby League Federation has officially declared its intention to bid for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, taking it back to the country…
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…