Few Anglophone rugby writers have such an intimate (and painful) knowledge of French rugby as Gavin Mortimer. Having been gouged, butted and stamped during two seasons as a player in the deep south of the country, Gavin now prefers the more sedate pastime of writing about the state of the game in France. Over the years he’s interviewed the likes of Bernard Laporte, Frederic Michalak and Antoine Dupont, and he also provides co-commentary for Canal Plus’s English language coverage of the Top 14.
After a lacklustre start to the Six Nations, French opinion may be turning against the storied English defence guru.
Galacticos keep swarming to Paris on eye-popping salaries, yet the storied club have almost nothing to show for their millions.
With France still in post-World Cup trauma and other nations in transition, is this year's championship largely irrelevant?
Will the ghosts of Le Crunches past haunt Fabien Galthie's team in transition on a red-hot Saturday night in Lyon?
The doubters were out in force after a humiliating Ireland loss but France can look forward with renewed optimism.
A trickle is turning into a torrent of English stars, departing their clubs for the delights of France but bumps in the road await
Patrick Tuifua is being courted by France's Top 14 giants but is also eligible for New Zealand.
After hitting rock-bottom in 2017, Europe's most successful club have rediscovered their élan.
Mohed Altrad's reign has seen a slew of coaches hired and fired, and club culture eroded.
The enigmatic France and Bordeaux wing is uncoachable and untouchable, which is why rugby should treasure him
The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.
The devastation took hold at the final whistle but when the pain recedes, France have a young squad and will throw everything at A…
Little historical enmity exists between Les Bleus and the Springboks, but that won't dampen a phenomenal Rugby World Cup quarter-f…
The injury to the talismanic French captain has distracted France from another absence they’ve experienced: meaningful oppositio…
Os Lobos have impressed with their ambitious play during the tournament and their development must continue
The world's best player faces a race against time to play a part in the World Cup but France have to hold their nerve
While England are panned by the critics, France have dialled down their adventurous instincts and their fans have backed them
The renaissance of rugby in France has been a long-time coming and Bernard Laporte deserves credit for his vision
A doubt for the World Cup opener against the All Blacks, the powerful La Rochelle centre has been key cog in the French revolution
Fabien Galthie has the backing of a country and despite the injury of Romain Ntamack, confidence remains high as the World Cup app…
