Who is the best French rugby player?

France star Antoine Dupont beats England’s Maro Itoje to World Rugby Player of the Year. Toulouse scrum-half Antoine Dupont beat a four-man shortlist including Maro Itoje, Michael Hooper and Samu Kerevi to be named the best rugby player on the planet this year.

Where in France is rugby most popular?

South of France
Rugby union is more popular in the South of France, whilst in the North of the country, association football can be viewed as the leading code. There are 1,737 clubs in France and the number of licensed players has significantly increased over the recent years, reaching 390,000 in 2010 (up from 260,000 in 2000).

What is written on French rugby shirt numbers?

“NOTRE MAILLOT NOTRE HISTOIRE NOTRE PAYS” (“OUR JERSEY OUR HISTORY OUR COUNTRY”) on the inside collar. Dual-tone FRANCE RUGBY inscription on the left sleeve.

Who is the most capped French rugby player?

Fabien Pelous
The record for most Test match appearances, or caps, is held by Fabien Pelous with 118. Serge Blanco played for France between 1980 and 1991, and has scored 38 Test tries for France – more than any other player.

Who is the best scrum-half in the World?

1. Gareth Edwards, Wales. Quite simply, the greatest scrum-half in rugby history and very possibly the finest player of all time.

Where is rugby most popular in the world?

Rugby is more than a sport in New Zealand, it forms the backbone of the nations’ sporting culture. The All Blacks hold an imposing 77% win record in international tests, and with three World Cup wins – matched only by South Africa – they are one of the most successful rugby playing nations in history.

What is the biggest sport in France?

Football
Football is the most popular sport in France. The French national team won the World Cup in 1998 and also reached the final in 2006. France has produced some great players and some of them, including Éric Cantona, Thierry Henry, Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris, also played football in the English Premier League.

Who is the richest rugby player in the world?

Simon McDowell
Simon McDowell (Net Worth-$54 Million) Simon McDowell is the world’s richest player of rugby who has a net worth of $54 million. McDowell was a former Irish professional.

What is the French rugby logo?

They traditionally play in blue shirts emblazoned with the national emblem of a golden rooster on a red shield, with white shorts and red socks; thus they are commonly referred to as Les Tricolores or Les Bleus. The team’s home matches are mostly played at the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis.

What are the names of the French rugby team?

France national rugby union team, often nicknamed les bleus, administered by Fédération Française de Rugby. France national rugby league team, often nicknamed les chanticleers, administered by Fédération Francaise de Rugby à XIII.