France

Former French international dies

Ex-France international Ibrahim Diarra has passed away at the age of 36 after suffering complications following cardiac arrest.

British referee Wayne Barnes gestures during the rugby union World Cup 2007

Barnes admits it was a forward pass

England referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how his blunder during the 2007 World Cup quarter-final between the All Blacks and France motivated him to become one of the game’s elite officials.

Ramiro Moyano of the Pumas (centre) in action during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and Argentina at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

Pumas wing Moyano joins Toulon

French Top 14 side Toulon have signed Argentina wing Ramiro Moyano until the end of the season.

Best RWC moments with Xhosa commentary

Relive some of the best and funniest moments of the recently concluded Rugby World Cup with Xhosa commentary.

France snap up Wales’ Edwards

Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has been unveiled as part of France’s backroom staff for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Mathieu Bastareaud of the Barbarians poses for a portrait during the Barbarians Squad Photo call

Jones labels Bastareaud ‘utility’ player

Barbarians coach Eddie Jones has devised a new playing position for Frenchman Mathieu Bastareaud ahead of the encounter with Fiji at Twickenham.

SA Rugby considering 2027 bid

President of SA Rugby, Mark Alexander, has suggested that South Africa are considering a bid to host the 2027 World Cup.

Woodward: Get off Peyper’s back

Former England World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward says that he fully supports referee Jaco Peyper after his appearance in a controversial photo with Wales fans.