James Harrington
@jamesonrugby.bsky.social
Freelance journalist.
There's rugby. And then there's French rugby.
#Top14 #ProD2 #ChampionsCup #EPCRChallengeCup
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There's rugby. And then there's French rugby.
#Top14 #ProD2 #ChampionsCup #EPCRChallengeCup
https://linktr.ee/jamesharringtonjourno
And here's the actual confirmed squad. Flament / Meafou return; Ollivon at 7; Gourges on the bench
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
And here's the actual confirmed squad. Flament / Meafou return; Ollivon at 7; Gourges on the bench
Confirmed: the France squad to face Fiji in Bordeaux this weekend
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Confirmed: the France squad to face Fiji in Bordeaux this weekend
France squad confirmed for Saturday's match v South Africa.
Per Bib Theory ... and the LNR's mistakenly sent early press release
Per Bib Theory ... and the LNR's mistakenly sent early press release
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
France squad confirmed for Saturday's match v South Africa.
Per Bib Theory ... and the LNR's mistakenly sent early press release
Per Bib Theory ... and the LNR's mistakenly sent early press release
Fabien Galthie's second 42-player squad unveiled for the opening November international against South Africa.
Some changes from the initial squad that trained at Marcoussis this week.
Assuming no injuries among those playing this weekend, this is the 42 from which the matchday 23 will come
Some changes from the initial squad that trained at Marcoussis this week.
Assuming no injuries among those playing this weekend, this is the 42 from which the matchday 23 will come
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fabien Galthie's second 42-player squad unveiled for the opening November international against South Africa.
Some changes from the initial squad that trained at Marcoussis this week.
Assuming no injuries among those playing this weekend, this is the 42 from which the matchday 23 will come
Some changes from the initial squad that trained at Marcoussis this week.
Assuming no injuries among those playing this weekend, this is the 42 from which the matchday 23 will come
It's here. France's 42-player squad for the first November international.
A couple of surprise selections - admit it, not many of you had young Toulouse loosehead Benjamin Bertrand - and Fabien Galthie will, no doubt, be relieved that he can name Maxime Lucu
A couple of surprise selections - admit it, not many of you had young Toulouse loosehead Benjamin Bertrand - and Fabien Galthie will, no doubt, be relieved that he can name Maxime Lucu
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It's here. France's 42-player squad for the first November international.
A couple of surprise selections - admit it, not many of you had young Toulouse loosehead Benjamin Bertrand - and Fabien Galthie will, no doubt, be relieved that he can name Maxime Lucu
A couple of surprise selections - admit it, not many of you had young Toulouse loosehead Benjamin Bertrand - and Fabien Galthie will, no doubt, be relieved that he can name Maxime Lucu
August 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Confirmed: the France squad for the third and final test v NZ
July 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Confirmed: the France squad for the third and final test v NZ
Here is the squad in all its internationally inexperienced glory. Romain Taofifenua (55 caps) has almost as much experience as the starting XV (63, if my adding is correct)
July 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Here is the squad in all its internationally inexperienced glory. Romain Taofifenua (55 caps) has almost as much experience as the starting XV (63, if my adding is correct)
Here it is - the France squad for the first Test against New Zealand
July 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Here it is - the France squad for the first Test against New Zealand
37 names on this France squad for July's tour of New Zealand - which suggests very strongly that 5 more players (per the agreement of three weeks ago) will get the call after Saturday's #Top14 final between Toulouse and Bordeaux
June 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
37 names on this France squad for July's tour of New Zealand - which suggests very strongly that 5 more players (per the agreement of three weeks ago) will get the call after Saturday's #Top14 final between Toulouse and Bordeaux
France A squad that takes on England on Saturday - Erdocio, Duguid, Fischer, Duguivalu, Moustin, Marchand (the other one), Mallez, Van Tonder, Berdeu get their first outings in Bleu
Oh, and there's some fella called Slimani, too. Heard decent things.
Oh, and there's some fella called Slimani, too. Heard decent things.
June 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
France A squad that takes on England on Saturday - Erdocio, Duguid, Fischer, Duguivalu, Moustin, Marchand (the other one), Mallez, Van Tonder, Berdeu get their first outings in Bleu
Oh, and there's some fella called Slimani, too. Heard decent things.
Oh, and there's some fella called Slimani, too. Heard decent things.
May 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Brive are taking a ... young ... squad to Beziers for the final match of the regular #ProD2 season, with 4 players making their senior debut - including a name some England fans might recognise at 14
May 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Brive are taking a ... young ... squad to Beziers for the final match of the regular #ProD2 season, with 4 players making their senior debut - including a name some England fans might recognise at 14
And this is the #ProD2 table. It reveals that the top six teams have already qualified for the championship / promotion play-offs; Nice are relegated; and Aurillac currently sit in 15th - the relegation play-off spot
May 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
And this is the #ProD2 table. It reveals that the top six teams have already qualified for the championship / promotion play-offs; Nice are relegated; and Aurillac currently sit in 15th - the relegation play-off spot
The fixture list for the 30th and final round of the #ProD2 season. All games kick off at 9pm (French time) Friday, generating glorious TV mayhem as viewers flick between channels - OR keep up with the 'Multiplex' show which mixes actual live coverage with Soccer Saturday-esque match-jumping 🧵
May 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The fixture list for the 30th and final round of the #ProD2 season. All games kick off at 9pm (French time) Friday, generating glorious TV mayhem as viewers flick between channels - OR keep up with the 'Multiplex' show which mixes actual live coverage with Soccer Saturday-esque match-jumping 🧵
The unsurprising front page of Monday's Midi Olympique
March 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The unsurprising front page of Monday's Midi Olympique
The front page of L'Equipe this post-Six Nations Sunday morning
March 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The front page of L'Equipe this post-Six Nations Sunday morning
Gael Fickou returns for his 50th #SixNations international in an as-expected France starting XV for the decider against Scotland at Stade de France
Les Bleus also sticking with the 7-1 bench split
Les Bleus also sticking with the 7-1 bench split
March 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Gael Fickou returns for his 50th #SixNations international in an as-expected France starting XV for the decider against Scotland at Stade de France
Les Bleus also sticking with the 7-1 bench split
Les Bleus also sticking with the 7-1 bench split
Midol's take on the weekend's Six Nations' action
March 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Midol's take on the weekend's Six Nations' action
Antoine Dupont confirms he has suffered ruptured knee ligaments in a post on Instagram. "The start of a new challenge" he calls it. "... see you on the pitch in a few months."
March 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Antoine Dupont confirms he has suffered ruptured knee ligaments in a post on Instagram. "The start of a new challenge" he calls it. "... see you on the pitch in a few months."
Confirmed: the France squad for this weekend's #SixNations match against Italy in Rome, with that thar 7-1 bench split
February 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Confirmed: the France squad for this weekend's #SixNations match against Italy in Rome, with that thar 7-1 bench split
Contract extension news of the kind you can't help but nod at with admiring approval. Nakarawa has been astonishingly good for Castres since 2022
February 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Contract extension news of the kind you can't help but nod at with admiring approval. Nakarawa has been astonishingly good for Castres since 2022
Wednesday's Bib Theory was close on France's squad for Saturday's Six Nations outing against England.
Jalibert at 10 and Penaud 14 confirmed as only changes in the starting line-up.
Le Garrec on the bench rather than Lucu, and Colombe preferred to Tatafu; two-try Theo out of 23
Jalibert at 10 and Penaud 14 confirmed as only changes in the starting line-up.
Le Garrec on the bench rather than Lucu, and Colombe preferred to Tatafu; two-try Theo out of 23
February 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Wednesday's Bib Theory was close on France's squad for Saturday's Six Nations outing against England.
Jalibert at 10 and Penaud 14 confirmed as only changes in the starting line-up.
Le Garrec on the bench rather than Lucu, and Colombe preferred to Tatafu; two-try Theo out of 23
Jalibert at 10 and Penaud 14 confirmed as only changes in the starting line-up.
Le Garrec on the bench rather than Lucu, and Colombe preferred to Tatafu; two-try Theo out of 23
That there France 23 as expected for the Six Nations' opener against Wales on Friday. Dupontamack is - officially - back...
January 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
That there France 23 as expected for the Six Nations' opener against Wales on Friday. Dupontamack is - officially - back...
January 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM