French Elite Championship set for revamp as nation moves towards professional top flight with hopes of putting sport back on the map
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WATCH: One of the best acrobatic try finishes you will ever see from the French Cup final
Albi winger Julien Cancé can count himself unlucky to be on the losing side in the French Cup final after scoring from one of the greatest try finishes ever. Albi...
Team denied third place in French Elite Championship by bizarre points difference ruling
The French Elite Championship regular season was completed at the weekend, with Albi missing out on third spot despite beating rivals Lezignan 24-14.
Carcassonne chase a treble as French Elite season hits the business end
Carcassonne are leading the way on all fronts as the French Elite Championship reaches the end of its regular season this weekend.
French Elite players put their hands up for Super League moves
The player pool looks set to be boosted for Super League and Championship clubs by the end of the French Elite Championship season next month.
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.
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.
Tony Gigot future confirmed as he finds new club
France international half-back Tony Gigot has joined Albi for the 2022-23 upcoming French Elite 1 Championship season.
Toulouse confirm signing of Australian hooker Nathan Peats
Toulouse have confirmed the signing of former Huddersfield hooker Nathan Peats until the end of 2023.
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.
Five-star Flovie maintains Lezignan’s perfect start
Jordan Flovie scored five tries as Lezignan maintained their perfect start to the French Elite One Championship season with a win over Albi.
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.
Nathan Peats makes move to France
Australian hooker Nathan Peats has joined French Elite Championship side Albi after failing to agree a new deal in Super League.
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.
French Elite Championship play-offs live this weekend
The French Elite Championship play-offs get underway this weekend.
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.
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.
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.