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France rugby coach: Who has led the men's team over the years?

4 weeks ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

From Daniel Dubroca to Fabien Galthie, who has been the men's France rugby coach since 1990. France rugby coaches have been some of the best in the rugby business. The standard of coach who has been at the helm of the men’s team has mostly been impressive, including the latest Fabien Galthie. Since 2019, the former France captain has been the man charged with leading the nation and has established the team as one of the world’s best.
Seven players who came from nowhere to make the Lions like Henry Pollock

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Henry Pollock's meteoric rise booked his spot on the plane but he's not the first bolter to become a Lion After Henry Pollock’s remarkable rise from England U20 starter in February to Lions bolter in May, we look back at some other players who came from nowhere to book their seat on the plane.
'Antoine Dupont brings David Beckham quality to RFC Los Angeles': CEO Pete Sickle believes Dupont could take American rugby to the next level

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles CEO Pete Sickle outlines the impact that Antoine Dupont's arrival to the MLR team's ownership group could have TAGS: Antoine Dupontfrance Antoine Dupont took his first steps into sports ownership when it was confirmed that he had joined the ownership group of Major League Rugby team, Rugby Football Club Los Angeles.
Seven rugby players who will be retiring at the end of the season

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Rugby World take a look at which rugby stalwarts are calling time on their illustrious playing careers at the end of this season As the end of the season hones into view, as does the playing career of numerous stalwarts of the game. With various leagues across the northern hemisphere about to conclude, Rugby World have taken a look at the seven biggest names hanging up their playing boots for good in the weeks to come.
Castore has released its first England rugby kit, here is what it looks like

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Get a first look at England Rugby's new kits for the 2025/26 season Castore has unveiled its first England Rugby kit since the British sportswear brand became the team’s Official Technical Partner. After five years with Umbro as their kit suppliers, the RFU have moved on to Castore, the Manchester-base sportswear manufacturer that currently provide the England cricket team with their kit.
Can you name the British and Irish Lions 2013 squad the last time they toured Australia?

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Every player that contributed to the British and Irish Lions' series win over the Wallabies in 2013 British & Irish Lions pandemonium is drawing ever closer. This summer Andy Farrell’s team will take on the Wallabies in a Test match series that is set to invigorate the lives of rugby supporters the world over across July. The Lions’ last trip to Australia is fondly remembered.
Who can still make the English Premiership rugby play-offs?

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

With two rounds of the Gallagher Premiership season to go, Rugby World looks at the teams still in contention for a top four finish TAGS: Bristol BearsGloucester RugbyLeicester TigersSale SharksSaracens With two rounds of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby season to go, five teams are looking to join Bath Rugby in The Play-Offs.
Could Joseph Sua'ali'i miss the British and Irish Lions tour?

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

A recent injury in Super Rugby to Joseph Sua'ali'i means the odds stacked against him to play against the British & Irish Lions. Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies are sweating on the fitness of Joseph Sua’ali’i ahead of the British & Irish Lions’ visit to Australia. Last Friday night the 21-year-old was stretchered off in the NSW Waratahs’ 28-21 loss to the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Pacific.
Why is Ellie Kildunne not playing for England in their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider?

2 months ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Reigning World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne has not been named in the Red Roses' Grand Slam decider on Saturday. TAGS: Ellie KildunneRed Roses Ellie Kildunne has not been selected to play for England’s Red Roses in their Grand Slam decider against France in the 2025 Women’s Six Nations this Saturday at Allianz Stadium.
11 rugby moves that shook the game after Rieko Ioane joins Leinster

2 months ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Ioane is following in Jordie Barrett's footsteps next autumn, but what other moves have caused shockwaves in rugby union? This week Rieko Ioane took the decision to follow his All Blacks team-mate Jordie Barrett in taking a sabbatical year with Leinster Rugby. Due to spend next season in Dublin, the 28-year-old will grace the United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup, as he takes a break from Test match rugby altogether.