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…

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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…

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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’…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Why Steve McNamara believes France are closing gap to England

MOMENTUM is building for the double-header men and women’s internationals between France and England in Toulouse at the end of June and a leading figure…

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England star backs France to become ‘tier-one nation’ in future

TOBY KING believes France can be a Rugby League power in future – as he eyes up a trip to Toulouse in two months’ time….

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