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.
There is a history of rancour and recriminations between France and New Zealand and this summer's Test series promises to be red-h…
The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.
The enigmatic France and Bordeaux wing is uncoachable and untouchable, which is why rugby should treasure him
Mohed Altrad's reign has seen a slew of coaches hired and fired, and club culture eroded.
After hitting rock-bottom in 2017, Europe's most successful club have rediscovered their élan.
Patrick Tuifua is being courted by France's Top 14 giants but is also eligible for New Zealand.
A trickle is turning into a torrent of English stars, departing their clubs for the delights of France but bumps in the road await
The doubters were out in force after a humiliating Ireland loss but France can look forward with renewed optimism.
Will the ghosts of Le Crunches past haunt Fabien Galthie's team in transition on a red-hot Saturday night in Lyon?
With France still in post-World Cup trauma and other nations in transition, is this year's championship largely irrelevant?
Galacticos keep swarming to Paris on eye-popping salaries, yet the storied club have almost nothing to show for their millions.
After a lacklustre start to the Six Nations, French opinion may be turning against the storied English defence guru.
The collapse of Les Bleus against Ireland has led to much wailing and navel gazing, with the absent Antoine Dupont coming under sc…
Fabien Galthié opts for experience over youth to help France recover from their World Cup setback.
Antoine Dupont will be conspicuous by his absence from the Six Nations, but his likely replacement could make life tough for Franc…
Henry Arundell may be off limits to England in Paris but examples abound of young players boosting their careers by moving abroad.
Could the extra demands of the Top 14 be hindering the efforts of French sides in the Champions Cup?
Montpellier's brutal replacement of Richard Cockerill with a 'journeyman' underlines the Top 14's policy of hiring and firing coac…
The superstar's decision to forsake the Six Nations for Sevens has not been universally welcomed
The sad passing of enforcer Alain Esteve has brought into spotlight the reputation for thuggery in France in the 1970s
