France automatic qualifiers RWC 2011

France will be looking to upset the hosts again, having been the team to knock them out in the quarter-finals in 2007. France then went on to lose to England in the semis. They have however reached two of the last six Rugby World Cup Finals but have lost both times. 'Les Blues' have always risen to the occasion on rugby's biggest stage. They are consistant top performers in the Six Nations and if on form will pose a threat for the All Blacks and could spring a surprise.

'Le Blues' Rugby's Flair World Cup Side

France have always combined powerful forwards with a talented set of backs, to produce awesome attacking play. Their Achilles heel was always a lack of discipline gifting the opposition penalty goals and possession. Under the guidance of Marc Lièvremont, a new discipline has been established, making France a feared opponent. This coupled with some exciting young talent should see the French competing through into the latter stages with an outside opportunity to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time.p.

The new France shirts are available now. The shirt which we believe will also be the World Cup version has changed considerably from previous versions with a pale blue flash on the dark blue shirt and dark blue flash on the white away, these are similar to the England shirt and as distinctive. The shirt is made by Nike and features further developments on the tight fit first seen at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. To place your order and view other France shirts visit the France Shirts page.

France in Pool 'A'

France meet New Zealand,Tonga,Canada and Asia 1 in Pool A of the 2011 competition. they are expected to progress to the knockout stages as runner-up to hosts New Zealand. Could they be the suprise team and take the cup to the northern hemisphere.

France News

France hold-out to win - Wales 20-26 France - France stay on track for the Grand Slam in a nail biting and exciting Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium

France team for Wales Clash - France have been forced into two changes for the visit to Wales on Friday with injuries to wing Benjamin Fall and lock Pascal Pape

France blitz Ireland - France 33-10 Ireland - France produced a controlled and disciplined game to outclass champions Ireland in their Six Nations match in Paris

France team v Ireland - France have made two changes to their side for Saturday's RBS Six Nations match against defending champions Ireland in Paris, both changes are because of injuries

France outmuscle Scotland - Scotland 9-18 France - Scotland fell to a home RBS Six Nations defeat against a superior French side at Murrayfield