Rocky: Why I went on the run
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom has explained why he fled Dublin within hours of learning an international arrest warrant had been issued against him.
Booze ban for Les Bleus socials
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has banned the consumption of alcohol by players during national team gatherings to enforce discipline, following troubling recent incidents.
Dupont return boosts France
Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont is set to face the All Blacks after being named in the France squad for November internationals.
Ireland join red card resistance
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has joined France in voicing strong opposition to World Rugby’s proposed global trial of the 20-minute red card.
Bok Women get exciting World Cup draw
The Springbok Women were drawn with two teams ranked in the top 10 for the 2025 World Cup when the draw for next year’s showpiece was made in London.
On this day: Kolbe’s block torments France
On this day in 2023, Cheslin Kolbe produced one of the moments of the World Cup by charging down Thomas Ramos’ conversion to help the Springboks claim an epic quarter-final victory over hosts France.
France red cards World Rugby’s plans
France have hit out against World Rugby’s plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card, in a strongly-worded statement from the FFR and LNR.
All Blacks ‘livid’ as France rest stars for NZ tour
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has sparked controversy by confirming that they will rest several key players for their highly anticipated 2025 tour of New Zealand.
Dupont considers switching to centre
France star Antoine Dupont is “curious” about moving from scrumhalf to midfield having had talks with Toulouse coach Ugo Mola.
France U18 player missing at sea in Cape Town
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said a member of France’s U18 squad has gone missing after swimming in the Cape Town sea.
