In today's world, France women's national rugby league team is a topic that has become increasingly relevant. Whether on a personal, professional or social level, France women's national rugby league team has managed to spark the interest of a wide variety of individuals and organizations. Its impact has been reflected in various areas, from technology to entertainment, including health and education. In this article, we will explore France women's national rugby league team in depth, analyzing its implications, challenges, and possible solutions. Additionally, we will examine how France women's national rugby league team has evolved over time and the impact it has had on modern society.
Team information | ||
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Nicknames | Les Bleues Les Tricolores The Chanticleers (Anglophone media) | |
Governing body | Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII | |
Region | Europe | |
Head coach | Romain Maillot | |
Captain | Elisa Akpa | |
IRL ranking | 5th | |
Uniforms | ||
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Team results | ||
First international | ||
France 2 — 16 England (Albi, 7 July 2007) | ||
Biggest win | ||
France 116 — 0 Serbia (Avignon, 18 March 2023) | ||
Biggest defeat | ||
France 0 — 92 Australia (York, 6 November 2022) | ||
World Cup | ||
Appearances | 3 (first time in 2008) |
The France women's national rugby league team (French: équipe de France féminine de rugby à XIII), also known as the Chanticleers (for the Anglophone media) or locally as Les Tricolores, represents France in women's rugby league. They are administered by the French Rugby League Federation.
Opponent | FM | MR | M | W | D | L | Win% | PF | PA | Share |
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England | 2007 | 2023 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2.50% | 108 | 764 | 12.39% |
Australia | 2008 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0 | 224 | 0.00% |
Russia | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 12 | 18 | 40.00% |
Samoa | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0 | 32 | 0.00% |
Tonga | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 34 | 4 | 89.47% |
New Zealand | 2013 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0 | 134 | 0.00% |
Italy | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 60 | 0 | 100.00% |
Turkey | 2019 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 54 | 4 | 93.10% |
Cook Islands | 2022 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 18 | 26 | 40.91% |
Serbia | 2023 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 116 | 0 | 100.00% |
Wales | 2023 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 14 | 4 | 77.78% |
Greece | 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 58 | 0 | 100.00% |
Totals | 2007 | 2024 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 19.18% | 474 | 1,210 | 28.15% |
Notes:
Squad for the Test Match against Greece on April 13, 2024.
Table last updated 14 April 2024, after the match. Players' ages are as at that date.
Player | Age | Position(s) | Club | Profile | Debut | Caps | T | G | Pts |
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Manon Samarra | 31 | Fullback, Wing | RC Lescure-Arthes | Yes | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
Margot Canal | 24 | Wing | Saint-Estève Catalan | Yes | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
Christina Song-Puche | — | Centre, Wing | Saint-Estève Catalan | No | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Amael Vilanove | 22 | Centre | AS Ayguesvives | Yes | 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Chahrazad Himoudi | 23 | Wing | Toulouse Ovalie | Yes | 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Justine Roses | 20 | Stand-off | Saint-Estève Catalan | Yes | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Mahault Pommier | 19 | Scrum-half, Stand-off | AS Ayguesvives | Yes | 2023 | 4 | 24 | 48 | |
Salomé Segala | 26 | Prop | RC Lescure-Arthes | Yes | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Fanny Ramos | 29 | Hooker | Saint-Estève Catalan | No | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
Leïla Bessahli | 27 | Loose forward, Prop | Saint-Estève Catalan | Yes | 2017 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inès Legout | — | Second-row, Prop | AS Ayguesvives | No | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Stecy Bessiere | 17 | Second-row | RC Lescure-Arthes | Yes | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Dorine Samarra | 28 | Loose forward, Hooker | RC Lescure-Arthes | Yes | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Hélène Leclerc | — | interchange | Toulouse Ovalie | No | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Pauline Noé | — | Prop, Second-row | Saint-Estève Catalan | No | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Nabila Zaghdoudi | 36 | Prop | Toulouse Ovalie | No | 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Tallis Kuresa | 29 | Fullback, Loose forward | RC Bègles XIII | No | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Lauréane Biville | 24 | Centre, Loose forward | RC Lescure-Arthes | Yes | 2016 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
Sarah Menaa | 20 | Second-row, Loose forward | Saint-Estève Catalan | Yes | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Perle Ramazeilles | 28 | Wing | RC Lescure-Arthes | Yes | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Date | Opponent | Score | Tournament | Venue | Video | Reports |
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7 Jul 2007 | England | 2-16 |
Test Match | Stade Municipal de Lescure d'Albigeois, Albi | — | |
13 Jul 2008 | England | 4–42 |
Test Match | Widnes RUFC | — | |
6 Nov 2008 | Australia | 0–60 |
2008 World Cup | Stockland Park, Sunshine Coast | — | |
8 Nov 2008 | England | 4–54 |
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10 Nov 2008 | Russia | 12–18 |
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12 Nov 2008 | Samoa | 0–32 |
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14 Nov 2008 | Tonga | 34–4 |
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18 Jul 2009 | England | 8–28 |
2 Test Series | Stade Ernest Argeles, Toulouse | — | |
25 Jul 2009 | England | 0–36 |
Stade Ernest Argeles, Toulouse | — | ||
10 Jul 2010 | England | 8–40 |
Test Match | National Sports Centre, Lilleshall | — | |
2 Jul 2011 | England | 6–40 |
2 Test Series | Parc Des Sports, Avignon | — | |
6 Jul 2011 | England | 6–56 |
Parc Des Sports, Avignon | — | ||
15 Jun 2012 | England | 0–48 |
Test Match | Grattan Stadium, Bradford | — | |
5 Jul 2013 | New Zealand | 0–88 |
2013 World Cup | The Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury | ||
8 Jul 2013 | Australia | 0–72 |
Post Office Road, Featherstone | |||
11 Jul 2013 | England | 4–42 |
Fox's Biscuits Stadium, Batley | |||
13 Jul 2013 | England | 0–54 |
South Leeds Stadium, Hunslet | |||
17 Jun 2015 | England | 4–24 |
2 Test Series | Stade Jean Benege, Tonneins | — | |
20 Jun 2015 | England | 14–14 |
Stade Roger Garnung, Biganos | — | ||
22 Oct 2016 | England | 6–36 |
Test Match | Parc des Sports, Avignon | — | |
21 Jun 2017 | England | 16–26 |
2 Test Series | Stade de la Mer, Perpignan | — | |
24 Jun 2017 | England | 8–14 |
Stade de la Mer, Perpignan | — | ||
10 Nov 2018 | Italy | 60–0
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Test Match | Stade Albert Domec, Carcassonne | — | |
27 Oct 2018 | England | 4–54 |
Test Match | Stade Albert Domec, Carcassonne | — | |
5 Oct 2019 | Turkey | 54–4
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Test Match | Istanbul | ||
23 Oct 2021 | England | 4–40
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Test Match | Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan | ||
18 Jun 2022 | England | 10–36
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Test Match | Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington | ||
2 Nov 2022 | New Zealand | 0–46 |
2021 World Cup | York Community Stadium, York | ||
6 Nov 2022 | Australia | 0–92 |
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10 Nov 2022 | Cook Islands | 18–26 |
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18 Mar 2023 | Serbia | 116–0 |
Test Match | Parc Des Sports, Avignon | ||
29 Apr 2023 | England | 0–64 |
Test Match | Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington | ||
29 Oct 2023 | Wales | 14–4 |
Test Match | Stade Albert Domec, Carcassonne | — | |
13 Apr 2024 | Greece | 58–0 |
WCQ Euro B | Stade Georges Dartiailh, Marmande |
This list is perhaps incomplete. It might be missing matches against Great Britain Under 21 team played between 2000 and 2007.
Date | Opponent | Score | Tournament | Venue | Video | Report(s) |
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7 Jul 2010 | England Combined Services | 20–14 |
Tour Match | Wakefield | — | |
24 Feb 2018 | Italy | 12–4
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Selection | Stade Léo Lagrange,Toulon | — | |
27 Oct 2022 | Brazil | 16–4 |
Warm-Up Match | The Millennium Stadium, Featherstone |