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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › France_national_rugbyFrance national rugby union team - Wikipedia

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   The France national rugby union team ( French: Équipe de France de rugby à XV) represents the French Rugby Federation (FFR; Fédération française de rugby) in men's international rugby union matches. Colloquially known as Le XV de France ( French for "The XV of France"), the team traditionally wears blue shirts with a Gallic rooster ...

   • Nickname(s): Le XV de France (The XV of France), Les Bleus (The Blues)
   • Head coach: Fabien Galthié

   • Captain: Antoine Dupont

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   The original France XV v New Zealand, 1 January 1906, Paris. Rugby was introduced to the Le Havre region of France by British merchants and students in the 1870s and was subsequently spread throughout the schools and colleges. [1] The first clubs were established in the late 1870s and early 1880s, with a club championship soon formed, and games ...

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   What makes France a great rugby team?

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   How did France become a top rugby nation?

   • Led by Lucien Mias, in the absence of tour skipper Michel Celaya who had been injured, the underestimated French drew the first Test 3–3 at Newlands and then produced an even bigger shock by beating the Springboks 9–5 at altitude at Ellis Park. That series victory signalled that France were now a top rugby nation.

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   When did Rugby start in France?

   • Rugby was introduced to the Le Havre region of France by British merchants and students in the 1870s and was subsequently spread throughout the schools and colleges. The first clubs were established in the late 1870s and early 1880s, with a club championship soon formed, and games against English clubs organised.

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   What happened to the French rugby league?

   • During the second World War, the French Rugby Union actively collaborated with the Vichy Regime to have Rugby League banned. In so doing, the Rugby Union were handed all of the vast assets built up by the French Rugby League since 1934. As of 2023, these assets have not been returned to the Rugby League.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rugby_union_in_FranceRugby union in France - Wikipedia

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   Main article: French Rugby Federation. Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) is the rugby union governing body in France; they are responsible for the governing of rugby union in France, including the France national team and the organisers of the country's professional competitions, Ligue Nationale de Rugby. It was formed in 1919.

   • Country: France
   • National team(s): France

   • Governing body: French Rugby Federation

5. www.bbc.co.uk › sport › liveSix Nations LIVE: France v England score, commentary ... - BBC

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   Mar 19, 2022 · 15:05 19 Mar 2022. FT: France 25-13 England. There it is, the trophy lift. Antoine Dupont hoists the Six Nations trophy aloft with his team-mates around him, and the ticker tape comes down at the ...

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   Mar 16, 2024 · France finish second in Six Nations with England third. Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence and Marcus Smith scored tries in second half. Leo Barre and Gael Fickou touched down to revive hosts' hopes ...

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   Feb 12, 2022 · France beat Ireland 30-24 in Six Nations thriller at Stade de France. Hosts end Ireland's unbeaten run to stay on course for Grand Slam. Ireland take losing bonus point after remarkable effort in ...

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   Feb 1, 2024 · They will be playing their first Tests since agonising defeats in the quarter-finals of last year's Rugby World Cup. ... France: 15-Ramos, 14-Penaud, 13-Fickou, 12-Danty, 11-Moefana; 10-Jalibert ...