France

The origins of rugby in France

At the turn of the 20th century, rugby made its appearance in France thanks to clubs Parisians and British expatriate players. The premier international match at France took place in 1906 against New Zealand. Over the decades, rugby has taken root in French sporting culture.

Triumph in the Six Nations Tournament The France team achieved its premier significant success by winning the Five Nations Tournament in 1954. Since then, it has been one of the main players in this tournament, which became the Six Nations Tournament afterItalie joined in 2000.The history of the France team is also marked by rugby legends such as Serge Blanco, and Thierry Dusautoir, who are all charismatic captains and outstanding players.Les Bleus' style of play is often associated with the audacity, creativity and magic of French rugby. They are known for their open play, their ability to create scoring opportunities out of nothing and their flair on the field.

Although the France team has yet to win the Rugby World Cup, it has reached the final three times (1987, 1999 and 2011) and has regularly been one of the tournament's most formidable teams.

A reassuring next generation

The France team today boasts talented youngsters such as Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud, who embody the future of French rugby. Their energy and talent have already had a significant impact on the national team, and current coach Fabien Galthié has drawn on his experience to implement a dynamic game strategy aimed at exploiting players' individual skills while maintaining a solid defense. This approach has generated optimism among French fans.

Preparing for the next World Cup The France team is actively preparing for the next Rugby World Cup, with the ambitious aim of finally winning the coveted trophy. French fans esp hope that this generation of players can make this dream come true.The France rugby team enjoys passionate support from its fans, who follow it through thick and thin, and matches at the Stade de France are moments of national fervor, with the tricolor flag flotte proudly flying in the stands.

This team is an exceptional sporting institution, marked by a rich history and a new generation of players ready to write glorious new chapters in the history of French rugby. Les Bleus continue to inspire admiration and enthusiasm, both at France and around the world.

At House of Rugby, we have lots of different products for the France team, with lots of different color ideas for adults and children, for example, the France World Cup jersey for adults and children.