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Willy Billiard
After his first Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2003, Willy never stopped covering the world's biggest rugby competitions: men's, women's, XV, 7s, U20, senior, etc. As a journalist, translator and editor-in-chief, he was involved with launching RugbyPass FR, which aims to cover international rugby with the French touch.
47 Articles
Giant ex-NFL hopeful George Smith exits Northampton for France
From the English Premiership to the French Pro D2 is just one step for 23-year-old English second-row George Smith, who has just t…
Willy Billiard
03 Feb 2025, 6:20
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Raphaël Ibañez: "The day Jonah Lomu taught us a lesson in greatness"
The former France captain shares his memories of the Rugby World Cup 1999 semi-final between France and New Zealand, where Jonah L…
Willy Billiard
01 Feb 2025, 4:01
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Pauline Bourdon-Sansus: 'The older I get, the better I get'
Pauline Bourdon-Sansus came close to being named Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in late November. Despite missing ou…
Willy Billiard
22 Jan 2025, 6:29
Ex-Ireland centre Chris Farrell sacked by Oyonnax
One month after the conviction of two of its players following a high-profile rape trial, Oyonnax Rugby announced the termination …
Willy Billiard
09 Jan 2025, 8:52
Steven Kitshoff's disturbing confession: 'I was two millimeters from death'
Two-time Springbok world champion Steven Kitshoff has revealed the seriousness of his recent neck injury.
Willy Billiard
16 Dec 2024, 9:34
Interview
Jérôme Daret: 'He's won everything, except the Olympics'
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the iconic Salle des Étoiles in Monaco, Jérôme Daret, head coach of the gold medal-winning Fre…
Willy Billiard
25 Nov 2024, 10:12
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Fred Michalak: ‘In New Zealand, they called me “forward pass”’
The former international sits down with Mathieu Bastareaud to discuss his 77 caps, including the memorable 2007 Rugby World Cup qu…
Willy Billiard
06 Nov 2024, 6:53
Top 14 boss responds to player's bizarre social media attack on coach
Former Clermont Sevens player, Marvin O'Connor posted an insulting tweet about his former coach in the middle of the night.
Willy Billiard
28 Oct 2024, 5:03
Marine Ménager: 'Our slack periods cost us dearly'
After closing the gap to just one point against New Zealand (15-14) shortly before wing Katelyn Vaha'akolo’s second try in stopp…
Willy Billiard
13 Oct 2024, 6:19
Interview
Gaëlle Mignot: 'We're not hiding behind this victory'
Staff and players aren't hiding: despite their 14-22 win over the USA, there are still numerous areas in their game that need impr…
Willy Billiard
05 Oct 2024, 20:04
Marine Ménager to bring up half century as France take on Canada at WXV 1
Coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made six changes for Les Bleues’ WXV 1 opener against hosts Canada on Sunday.
Willy Billiard
27 Sep 2024, 16:49
Will Antoine Dupont follow the path of Louis Rees-Zammit in NFL?
Will the world's best player follow in Louis Rees-Zammit's footsteps in NFL? For now, he's giving it a try...
Willy Billiard
27 Sep 2024, 3:56
Former Canada coach François Ratier lauds WXV as ‘mini World Cup finals’
Current Stade Bordelais Lionesses coach Ratier has his sights firmly set on the match between France and Canada in Vancouver on Se…
Willy Billiard
25 Sep 2024, 16:46
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Axed before Olympic gold: 'The feeling wasn’t easy to live with'
The France 7 veteran ended his career shortly after his long-time team won gold at Paris 2024, even though he was not part of the …
Willy Billiard
23 Aug 2024, 5:57
FFR statement: Investigation updated on the missing Medhi Narjissi
"Following the latest trip of the national men's U18 team to South Africa, the French Rugby Federation have decided to temporarily…
Willy Billiard
16 Aug 2024, 4:52
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'I panicked': Rabah Slimani lifts lid on Leinster transfer
When Rabah Slimani announced on Instagram on June 29 that he was leaving Clermont after seven seasons, it came as a surprise.
Willy Billiard
05 Aug 2024, 7:11
Interview
U20s: “The haka will be secondary,” say Les Bleuets
France's U20s are better prepared for their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Sunday 14 July.
Willy Billiard
13 Jul 2024, 4:57
Analysis
France's performances shine despite disturbing off-field dramas
After two victories, France aims to conclude their tour unbeaten when they face Argentina on Saturday, July 13.
Willy Billiard
12 Jul 2024, 8:23
Les Bleuettes expect tough crunch vs England after 74-0 win in April
The last Women's U20 Crunch took place in Rouen on April 20th, with the French team achieving a resounding 74-0 victory. The upcom…
Willy Billiard
11 Jul 2024, 12:06
Two France players arrested in Argentina for sexual assault
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou have been arrested by police in Argentina on suspicion of sexual assault.
Willy Billiard
09 Jul 2024, 4:25
