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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The Garry Schofield Column: What’s the value in England playing France?

IN news which surprised no one, it’s finally been confirmed that England will face France in a mid-season international – at Toulouse on Saturday, June…

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BBC considering coverage of France-England games in Toulouse as officials plot unique event

A UNIQUE triple-header day of Rugby League in Toulouse is planned for Saturday, June 29 with England’s men and women on international duty against France…

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Talking Rugby League: Could France finally give England a good game?

IT WAS a remarkable fact for those of us who yearn for a strong French international team that Catalans Dragons defeated St Helens 14-8 on…

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England ‘relish’ challenge of overturning France in Marseille wheelchair rematch

TOM COYD is excited by the challenge of turning the tables on the French after England lost to their rivals in Leeds. Three weeks after…

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Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final 2021

Match of my Years: Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final 2021

FUTURE TENSE Stephen Ibbetson doesn’t have far to look back to find an encounter that will live long in the memory and also influence the…

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Maxime Stefani

It’s tough to make it to the top in rugby league, particularly in France where rugby union is so strong. So what makes a young French player choose the path towards a professional contract?

TAKE IT TO THE MAX Rugby League World talks to 25-year-old second-row Maxime Stefani who turned pro last year with Toulouse Olympique and has been…

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