Category: France
Treiziste Diary: Could its own history help create a better future for French Rugby League?
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau asks if French Rugby League makes enough of its own eventful history as a means of building its…
Lézignan and Catalans close gap at top in France
With a commanding display that augurs well for the final phase of the season, Lézignan left sixth-placed Villeneuve no room for manoeuvre at the Stade…
Carcassonne increase lead at top as French cup is cancelled
Carcassonne go seven points clear at the top of the league table after cruising to a 42-14 win over Villeneuve. The clash between the second…
World Cup boost for French Rugby League
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 5th April 2021 Vive la France! It’s been a highly encouraging week for Rugby League across the Channel….
Treiziste Diary: Is Rugby League still under enemy fire in France?
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau on changing attitudes in French rugby circles and how some are struggling to come to terms with improving…
Trent Robinson to spearhead France World Cup effort
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson will team up again with former Catalans Dragons coach Laurent Frayssinous to take charge of the France national team ahead…
Laurent Lucchese: Super League’s Number One Player
The first name on Super League’s first-ever teamsheet was that of Laurent Lucchese, the Paris St Germain fullback in that wonderful opening-night victory over Sheffield…
Frayssinous to be next French coach?
Former Catalans Dragons coach Laurent Frayssinous is among the frontrunners for the post of head coach of the France team ahead of this year’s World…
Treiziste Diary: Tackling a cross-code blindspot
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist, Pierre Carcau, offers an insight into the way the French media suffers a persistent one-way blindness when it comes to…
Lacoste wins French Presidential election
Luc Lacoste, a 54 year-old businessman with little previous experience in rugby league, has been elected the new president of the French Rugby League Federation….