Category: France
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…
Treiziste Diary: Carcassonne rule again but they’re not the only French rugby league power
Although Carcassonne winning yet more domestic honours this season may give the impression that the major French competitions are a one-horse race, the truth is…
Inside French preparations for ‘landmark day’ and England matches
FRANCE coach Laurent Frayssinous will be selecting his “strongest possible side” against England in Saturday’s international test match in Toulouse. “It’s a historic day for…
Treiziste Diary: Why are French rugby league clubs so reluctant to accept rugby union players?
French rugby union once wielded enough power to prevent any of their players switching codes. But now that power has gone, why is the rugby…
