France-based freelance sports journalist, rugby writer and editor of this site. Knows a bit about French rugby
France
Castres ended Bayonne’s 19-month Top 14 home run, Toulon continued theirs, Perpignan opened up what appears to be a crucial lead over Montauban at the bottom of the table, and Gregory Alldritt proved a point as La Rochelle went down fighting at Clermont.
France
It has been a long time coming, but the 2026 Six Nations could be finally see France’s long desired scrum-half, fly-half partnership start to realise its immense potential
French Rugby Explained
What drives Castres Olympique defence coach Steven Setephano
French Rugby Explained
There’s rugby ... and, then, there’s French rugby Hello — as that big image at the top reads — and welcome to Le Rugby, a new guide through the strange and mysterious world of French rugby. This newsletter is for ... well... anyone and everyone interested in the game in France. As