France

Former French internationals Sébastien Chabal and Thierry Dusautoir confirmed they have Covid-19. Their country has been one of the worst hit by the coronavirus, with over 9,000 deaths. Chabal and Dusautoir confirmed that they have the virus on a live interview on Canal +. Both noted that they contracted the …

As expected, Mathieu Bastareaud’s stay in New York will be short-lived. The former France captain will return to his home country when the COVID-19 pandemic allows. Multiple sources have confirmed that he has signed a two-year deal with Lyon, whom he enjoyed a brief stint with prior to his arrival …

The French Barbarians have pulled out of their July tour of North American Cancelation means that their will be no mid-year tour matched in Canada and the USA. The tour had fixtures scheduled for July 04 vs Canada and July 11 vs the USA Eagles. The tour is now off …

Aurillac have confirmed that American lock or blindside flanker Christian Ostberg will be leaving the club at the end of the French Pro D2 season. The 25-year-old is coming to the end of a three-year contract extension signed in 2017, having originally joined the Cantalians in 2015. Injuries have blighted …

With Covid-19 sending countries into lock down mode sporting activities have been suspended. Good news is in, however, as three RWC classic matches are to be streamed for free in full this coming weekend. They are from three different RWCs. The most recent is the classic encounter in which Uruguay …

France are seeking to cancel their July 2020 tour to Argentina. Les Bleus are scheduled to play two test matches against Los Pumas on July 04 and July 11. These matches are now in doubt due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Reports out of France note that LNR (France’s professional leagues body) …

Castres are set to sign Tyler Ardron for the 2020-21 Top 14 season, according to French publication RMC Sport. Canada’s captain at Rugby World Cup 2019 has been targeted as a replacement for Uruguay’s Rodrigo Capó Ortega, who will retire at the end of the current season. Ardron is currently …

Mariano Galarza started for Bayonne today in the club’s home win over Toulouse. The upset result underlines the unpredictability of the French domestic league. After seventeen rounds of the 2019-2020 Top 14 season, Toulouse are in 7th position. Bayonne’s win today sees the club up to 9th, but this may …

Dan Faleafa is no longer heading to the Gilgronis. The Tonga lock signed for Austin from Coventry prior to Rugby World Cup 2019 but has now accepted a spot as a medical joker with Stade Rouen of the French Pro D2 and won’t be joining Major League Rugby as planned. …

Conor Trainor has been released from his contract with Pro D2 club USO Nevers by mutual consent to pursue a spot on Canada’s Men’s Sevens team for the Olympic Games. The 30-year-old has been included in Canada’s roster for the upcoming Los Angeles event on the World Sevens Series. The …