French Elite Championship set for revamp as nation moves towards professional top flight with hopes of putting sport back on the map
The vision is a top flight with 13 professional teams across the Channel…
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Structure headache outside Super League rages on ahead of Championship season opener as clubs push for solution
Clubs still aren’t 100% sure what they’re playing for ahead of the new season…
Former NRL Grand Final winner set for debut at new club after disappointing Super League spell
The 34-year-old has had to wait a while to make his debut…
Carcassonne confirm application to join League 1 with potential for a third French club in British rugby league pyramid
There could be a new trip over the channel for British rugby league fans in a few years’ time…
Kevin Proctor: Former New Zealand international finds new club in France for 2024 after Wakefield Trinity departure
The show goes on for the veteran forward…
The show must go on: France prepares for season finale
The French domestic season comes to an end this weekend under the cloud of the disappointing cancellation of the 2025 World Cup.
Date and venue confirmed for French Elite Championship Grand Final
The French Elite Championship Grand Final will be played as part of a festival of rugby league in Narbonne later this month.
Vinnie Anderson plays final game of rugby league at the age of 44
Former New Zealand international Vinnie Anderson has finally brought down the curtain on a stellar playing career at the age of 44.
French Federation gaffe forces Toulouse cup game replay
A young Toulouse side have been told they must win their semi-final again to reach the French Cup final after a blunder by the French Federation.
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.
French Elite Championship play-offs put back with top spot all but decided
Carcassonne will be looking to become French champion once again after all but securing top spot in the Elite Championship.
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.
Carcassonne sit top in French Elite Championship at Christmas
The two Grand Finalists from last season are the top two in the French Elite Championship league table at Christmas.
RL Today: Escare new club, Leeds interested in Wales ace & PNG star to England?
Frenchman Morgan Escare has found a new club after leaving Salford, whilst Featherstone are reportedly keen on signing a Papua New Guinea international.
RL Today: Leeds suffer Gildart setback & Fijian heads to Championship
Leeds have suffered a setback to their hopes of signing Oliver Gildart from Wests Tigers, whilst Championship club Whitehaven have signed a Fijian prop.
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.
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.
Kevin Locke heads to France, Tyrone Roberts gets NRL chance & WCC latest
Former New Zealand star Kevin Locke is heading to France for 2022, whilst ex-Warrington half-back Tyrone Roberts has been handed a chance back in the NRL.
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.
Mickael Simon pens new deal with Carcassonne
Former France international Mickael Simon has signed a new one-year deal with French Elite Championship side Carcassonne.