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.
Lezignan
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.
RL Today: Hewitt loan, Bulls linked with duo & Hall decides to play on
Wakefield coach Mark Applegarth is hopeful of keeping on loan forward Sam Hewitt for a little longer, whilst Hull KR winger Ryan Hall will play on in 2024.
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.
Papua New Guinea international James Segeyaro makes move to France
Papua New Guinea international and NRL hooker James Segeyaro has signed with Lezignan for the upcoming French Elite One season.
James Maloney cleared to play for Lezignan after appealing drugs ban
James Maloney returned to action for Lezignan on Saturday after successfully appealing against his suspension following a positive drugs test.
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.
James Maloney tests positive for banned substance
Lezignan star half-back James Maloney has tested positive for a banned substance, according to reports in France.
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.
Sam Moa makes Catalans return
The former New Zealand and Tonga international won the Challenge Cup with the Dragons in 2018.
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.
Krisnan Inu finds new club
The 34-year-old centre or winger left Salford upon the expiry of his contract last season.
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.
James Maloney plans to stay in France after leaving Catalans
James Maloney plans to stay in France for “a year or two” when he leaves Catalans at the end of the season.
Rugby League Gossip Column: August 18
Will there be internationals this year? Is Konrad Hurrell on his way to St Helens? Will James Maloney play on in 2022? Find out on the gossip column.
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.