Nine French clubs provide players for Catalans challenge match
A squad of some of the best players from the French Elite Championship has been selected to face Catalans Dragons next month.
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French round-up: Three tied at the top, president frustrated at clubs & Villeneuve tribute
Three teams sit level on points at the top of the French Elite One Championship following the weekend’s games.
Carcassonne sit top in French Elite Championship at Christmas
The two Grand Finalists from last season are the top two in the French Elite Championship league table at Christmas.
French Grand Final set for Narbonne as play-off dates confirmed
The French Elite One Championship Final will be held in Narbonne on Sunday May 22, the French Federation has confirmed.
Krisnan Inu heads for exit as Lezignan march on
Former Catalans, Widnes and Salford centre Krisnan Inu is set to leave Elite Championship leaders Lezignan, according to reports in France.
French heavyweights drawn together in last 32 of cup
French Elite Championship heavyweights Carcassonne and Lezignan have been drawn together in the last 32 of the Coupe de France.
James Maloney kicks golden point winner on Lezignan debut
James Maloney marked his Lezignan debut with a drop goal in golden point extra time as they beat Limoux 19-18.
French RL halt racism ban rugby union convert’s move to Avignon
The French Federation has suspended the registration of new Avignon signing Ludovic Radosavljevic.
Lezignan win Grand Final repeat and Toulouse pick up first win
Early season favourites Lezignan won their local derby against Carcassonne 30-16 to pull clear at the top of the French Elite 1 Championship.
Lezignan defend big spending, Welsh brothers head to France & Montpellier deducted points
Three clubs made it two wins from two at the start of the French Elite Championship season over the weekend.
French Elite 1 Championship fixtures 2021/22
The French Elite 1 Championship resumes next weekend with champions Lezignan kicking off the season at home to St Gaudens.
French Elite season to begin with 9s programme
The new French Elite Championship season will be preceded by a circuit of 9s rugby league across six different venues.
Toulouse make move to further pathway as clubs start to make first signings
Toulouse have added a second reserve club in the French Elite Championship by partnering with local side Gratentour.
Only nine teams to play in French Elite 1 Championship in 2021/22
There will be only nine teams in the French Elite Championship top division when the season re-starts in October.
French Elite finale, Carcassonne eye League 1 and Bird going home
Though still in the shadows of coronavirus, this weekend’s French Elite 1 Championship final could signify the start of a new major event in the European rugby league calendar.
Four play for place in French Elite Championship Grand Final
A place in the French Elite Championship Grand Final is up for grabs this weekend.
French Elite Championship play-offs live this weekend
The French Elite Championship play-offs get underway this weekend.
Six rising stars in the French game
We’ve picked out six of the hottest prospects in French rugby league right now.
London Broncos bring in Pat Moran from Avignon
London Broncos have signed former Warrington prop Pat Moran from French club Avignon.
French round-up: Elite Championship play-off picture confirmed
Fans returned to the French Elite Championship at the weekend, and saw St Esteve suffer another defeat to a play-off rival, as Lezignan beat them 22-20.
French round-up: 1,000 fans return for Catalans, Palau future uncertain & latest from Elite 1
The French Elite Championship season is reaching the business end, while 1,000 fans can watch Catalans take on St Helens this weekend.
French Elite Championship Grand Final to be played at Stade Ernest Wallon, Toulouse
The Elite 1 Championship Grand Final will be held at Toulouse’s 19,000-capacity Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday June 20.
Six again rule to be adopted in France from this weekend
The French Federation has confirmed that the so-called six-again rule will be enforced from this weekend onwards, while a Lezignan forward has become the latest player to swap the Elite ...
Toulouse could play home games in UK plus latest from Elite Championship
Toulouse are exploring options to play a handful of ‘home’ games in the UK, as a result of the ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
France announce 34-man training squad for World Cup
France coach Laurent Frayssinous has named a 34-man training squad as they ramp up preparations for the 2021 World Cup.
French round-up: Play-off picture, Vaivai heads to union and Toulouse make it official
Albi’s faint hopes of reaching the play-offs are over after a 24-14 defeat at home to Palau.
Rugby League was once huge in France, why can’t it be huge again?
The world-famous abbreviated bridge at Avignon which only half-crosses the river Rhone is a perfect metaphor for the current state of Rugby League in France.
French round-up: Carcassonne top with four to play, coach war of words and best wishes to president Lacoste
Carcassonne quelled the momentum of Avignon to maintain their spot at the top of the French Elite Championship.
French round-up: Carcassonne see off Toulouse, new TV deal and World Cup ambitions
Leaders Carcassonne survived a scare as they edged Toulouse 24-22 in the only French Elite Championship game over the weekend.