The France national rugby team have competed in every Rugby World Cup since the tournament began in 1987. They are one of five teams who have played in the final match, having done so three times (1987, 1999 and 2011), losing and finishing second in the tournament each time. They have made it to at least the quarter-finals at every tournament.
France hosted the 2007 tournament, and co-hosted the 1991 competition with Ireland and the United Kingdom. They also hosted some matches of the 1999 event, where the main host was Wales. France will host again in 2023.
By position
| Rugby World Cup record | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | Squad | Head coach | ||||||||||||
  1987
|
Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 215 | 113 | Squad | J. Fouroux | ||||||||||||
     1991
|
Quarter-finals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 92 | 44 | Squad | D. Dubroca | ||||||||||||
 1995
|
Third place | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 184 | 87 | Squad | P. Berbizier | ||||||||||||
| 1999
|
Runners-up | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 210 | 144 | Squad | J. Skrela | ||||||||||||
| 2003
|
Fourth place | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 267 | 155 | Squad | B. Laporte | ||||||||||||
| 2007
|
Fourth place | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 227 | 103 | Squad | |||||||||||||
| 2011
|
Runners-up | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 159 | 124 | Squad | M. Lièvremont | ||||||||||||
| 2015
|
Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 133 | 125 | Squad | P. Saint-André | ||||||||||||
 2019
|
Quarter-finals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 71 | Squad | J. Brunel | ||||||||||||
 2023
|
Quarter-finals | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 238 | 61 | Squad | F. Galthié | ||||||||||||
| Total | Runners-up (3) | 57 | 40 | 1 | 16 | 1,823 | 1027 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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By matches
1987
Main article: 1987 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | T | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 145 | 44 | +101 | 25 | 5 | Knockout stage |
| Scotland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 135 | 69 | +66 | 22 | 5 | |
 Romania
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 130 | −69 | 6 | 2 | |
 Zimbabwe
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 151 | −98 | 5 | 0 |
Notes:
| 23 May 1987 |
| France | 20–20 | Scotland |
| Try: Sella Berbizier Blanco Con: Blanco Pen: Blanco (2) | Try: White Duncan Pen: Hastings (4) |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Fred Howard (England) |
| 28 May 1987 |
| France | 55–12 | Romania |
| Try: Lagisquet (2) Charvet (2) Sella Andrieu Camberabero Erbani Laporte Con: Laporte (8) Pen: Laporte | Pen: Bezuscu (4) |
| Athletic Park, Wellington Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Bob Fordham (Australia) |
| 2 June 1987 |
| France | 70–12 | Zimbabwe |
| Try: Modin (3) Camberabero (3) Charvet (2) Rodriguez (2) Dubroca Estève Laporte Con: Camberabero (9) | Try: Kaulback Con: Grobler Pen: Grobler (2) |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Derek Bevan (Wales) |
- Knock-out stage
- Quarter-final
| 7 June 1987 |
Fiji  | 16–31 | France |
| Try: Qoro Damu Con: Koroduadua Pen: Koroduadua (2) | Try: Rodriguez (2) Lorieux Lagisquet Con: Laporte (3) Pen: Laporte (2) Drop: Laporte |
| Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Clive Norling (Wales) |
- Semi-final
| 13 June 1987 |
| Australia | 24–30 | France |
| Try: Campese Codey Con: Lynagh (2) Pen: Lynagh (3) Drop: Lynagh | Try: Lorieux Sella Lagisquet Blanco Con: Camberabero (4) Pen: Camberabero (2) |
| Concord Oval, Sydney Attendance: 17,768 Referee: Brian Anderson (Scotland) |
- Final
| 20 June 1987 |
| New Zealand | 29–9 | France |
| Try: Jones Kirk Kirwan Con: Fox Pen: Fox (4) Drop: Fox | Try: Berbizier Con: Camberabero Pen: Camberabero |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 46,000 Referee: Kerry Fitzgerald (Australia) |
1991
Main article: 1991 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 25 | +57 | 6 |
 Canada
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 33 | +12 | 4 |
 Romania
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 64 | −33 | 2 |
| Fiji
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 63 | −36 | 0 |
| 4 October 1991 |
| France | 30–3 | Romania |
| Try: Roumat Lafond Penalty try Saint-André Con: Camberabero Pen: Camberabero (4) | Pen: Nichitean |
| Stade de la Méditerranée, Béziers Referee: Les Peard (Wales) |
| 8 October 1991 |
| France | 33–9 | Fiji |
| Try: Lafond (3) Sella (2) Camberabero Con: Camberabero (3) Pen: Camberabero | Try: Naruma Con: Koroduadua Pen: Koroduadua |
| Stade Lesdiguières, Grenoble Referee: Derek Bevan (Wales) |
| 13 October 1991 |
| France | 19–13 | Canada |
| Try: Lafond Saint-André Con: Camberabero Pen: Lacroix (2) Camberabero | Try: Wyatt Pen: Wyatt Rees Drop: Rees |
| Stade Armandie, Agen Referee: Stephen Hilditch (Ireland) |
- Knock-out stages
- Quarter-final
| 19 October 1991 |
| France | 10–19 | England |
| Try: Lafond Pen: Lacroix (2) | Try: Underwood Carling Con: Webb Pen: Webb (3) |
| Parc des Princes, Paris Referee: Dave Bishop (New Zealand) |
1995
Main article: 1995 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 47 | +67 | 9 |
| Scotland
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 149 | 27 | +122 | 7 |
 Tonga
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 90 | −46 | 5 |
 Ivory Coast
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 172 | −143 | 3 |
| 26 May 1995 |
| France | 38–10 | Tonga |
| Try: Lacroix (2) Hueber Saint-André Con: Lacroix (3) Pen: Lacroix (3) Drop: Delaigue | Try: Vaʻenuku Con: Tu'ipulotu Pen: Tu'ipulotu |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Attendance: 25,000 Referee: Steve Lander (England) |
| 30 May 1995 |
| France | 54–18 | Ivory Coast |
| Try: Lacroix (2) Benazzi Téchoueyres Viars Accoceberry Saint-André Costes Con: Deylaud (2) Lacroix (2) Pen: Lacroix (2) | Try: Soulama Camara Con: Kouassi Pen: Kouassi (2) |
| Olympia Park, Rustenburg Attendance: 17,000 Referee: Han Moon-soo (South Korea) |
| 3 June 1995 |
| France | 22–19 | Scotland |
| Try: Ntamack Con: Lacroix Pen: Lacroix (5) | Try: Wainwright Con: Hastings Pen: Hastings (4) |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Attendance: 40,000 Referee: Wayne Erickson (Australia) |
- Knock-out stages
- Quarter-final
| 10 June 1995 |
| France | 36–12 |  Ireland |
| Try: Saint-André Ntamack Con: Lacroix Pen: Lacroix (8) | Pen: Elwood (4) |
| Kings Park Stadium, Durban Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Ed Morrison (England) |
- Semi-final
| 17 June 1995 |
| South Africa | 19–15 | France |
| Try: Kruger Con: Stransky Pen: Stransky (4) | Pen: Lacroix (5) |
| Kings Park Stadium, Durban Attendance: 50,000 Referee: Derek Bevan (Wales) |
- Third-place play-off
| 22 June 1995 |
| France | 19–9 | England |
| Try: Roumat Ntamack Pen: Lacroix (3) | Pen: Andrew (3) |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Attendance: 45,000 Referee: Dave Bishop (New Zealand) |
1999
Main article: 1999 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 52 | +56 | 9 |
| Fiji
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 124 | 68 | +56 | 7 |
| Canada
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 82 | +32 | 5 |
 Namibia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 186 | −144 | 3 |
| 2 October 1999 |
| France | 33–20 | Canada |
| Try: Ntamack Glas Castaignède Magne Con: Dourthe (2) Pen: Dourthe (3) | Try: Williams (2) Con: Ross Rees Pen: Ross Rees |
| Stade de la Méditerranée, Béziers Referee: Brian Campsall (England) |
| 8 October 1999 |
| France | 47–13 | Namibia |
| Try: Mola (3) Ntamack Dourthe Mignoni Bernat-Salles Con: Dourthe (4) Pen: Dourthe (3) | Try: Samuelson Con: Van Dyk Pen: Van Dyk (2) |
| Parc Lescure, Bordeaux Referee: Chris White (England) |
| 16 October 1999 |
| France | 28–19 | Fiji |
| Try: Juillet Dominici Con: Dourthe (2) Pen: Dourthe (2) Lamaison | Try: Uluinayau Con: Little Pen: Little (4) |
| Stadium de Toulouse Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
- Knock-out stage
- Quarter-final
| 24 October 1999 |
| France | 47–26 |  Argentina |
| Try: Garbajosa (2), Bernat-Salles (2) Ntamack Con: Lamaison (5) Pen: Lamaison (4) | Try: Pichot Arbizu Con: Quesada (2) Pen: Quesada (3) F. Contepomi |
| Lansdowne Road, Dublin Attendance: 50,000 Referee: Derek Bevan (Wales) |
- Semi-final
| 31 October 1999 |
| New Zealand | 31–43 | France |
| Try: Lomu (2) Wilson Con: Mehrtens (2) Pen: Mehrtens (4) | Try: Lamaison Dominici Dourthe Bernat-Salles Con: Lamaison (4) Pen: Lamaison (3) Drop: Lamaison (2) |
| Twickenham Stadium, London Attendance: 75,000 Referee: Jim Fleming (Scotland) |
- Final
| 6 November 1999 |
| Australia | 35–12 | France |
| Try: Tune Finegan Con: Burke (2) Pen: Burke (7) | Pen: Lamaison (4) |
| Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Attendance: 74,500 Referee: André Watson (South Africa) |
2003
Main article: 2003 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 70 | +134 | 4 | 20 | Quarter-finals |
| Scotland
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 97 | +5 | 2 | 14 | |
| Fiji
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 98 | 114 | −16 | 2 | 10 | |
 United States
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 86 | 125 | −39 | 2 | 6 | |
| Japan
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 163 | −84 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 October 2003 |
| France | 61–18 | Fiji |
| Try: Dominici (2) Harinordoquy Jauzion (3) Ibañez Con: Michalak (4) Pen: Michalak (6) | Try: Naevo Caucaunibuca Con: Little Pen: Little (2) |
| Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Attendance: 46,795 Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
| 18 October 2003 |
| France | 51–29 | Japan |
| Try: Michalak Rougerie (2) Pelous Dominici Crenca Con: Michalak (5) Merceron Pen: Michalak (3) | Try: Konia Ohata Con: Kurihara (2) Pen: Kurihara (5) |
| Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville Attendance: 21,309 Referee: Alan Lewis (Ireland) |
| 25 October 2003 |
| France | 51–9 | Scotland |
| Try: Betsen Harinordoquy Michalak Galthié Brusque Con: Michalak (3) Merceron Pen: Michalak (4) Drop: Michalak Brusque | Pen: Paterson (3) |
| Telstra Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 78,974 Referee: David McHugh (Ireland) |
| 31 October 2003 |
| France | 41–14 | United States |
| Try: Liebenberg (3) Poux Bru Con: Merceron (2) Pen: Merceron (3) Drop: Yachvili | Try: Hercus Schubert Con: Hercus (2) |
| WIN Stadium, Wollongong Attendance: 17,833 Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
- Knock-out stages
- Quarter-final
| 9 November 2003 |
| France | 43–21 | Ireland |
| Try: Magne 3' c Dominici 29' c Harinordoquy 33' c Crenca 47' c Con: Michalak (4) Pen: Michalak (5) | Try: Maggs 52' c O'Driscoll (2) 65' c, 80+2' c Con: Humphreys (3) |
| Telstra Dome, Melbourne Attendance: 33,134 Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) |
- Semi-final
| 16 November 2003 |
| France | 7–24 | England |
| Try: Betsen 10' c Con: Michalak | Pen: Wilkinson (5) Drop: Wilkinson (3) 9', 38', 58' |
| Telstra Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 82,346 Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
- Third-place play-off
| 20 November 2003 |
| New Zealand | 40–13 | France |
| Try: Jack 12' c Howlett 20' c Rokocoko 51' c Thorn 54' c Muliaina 58' c Holah m Con: MacDonald Carter (4) | Try: Elhorga 42' c Con: Yachvili Pen: Yachvili Drop: Yachvili |
| Telstra Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 62,712 Referee: Chris White (England) |
2007
Main article: 2007 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 33 | +110 | 2 | 18 | Qualified for the quarter-finals |
| 2 | France
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 188 | 37 | +151 | 3 | 15 | |
| 3 | Ireland
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 64 | 82 | −18 | 1 | 9 | Eliminated, automatic qualification for RWC 2011 |
| 4 |  Georgia
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 111 | −61 | 1 | 5 | |
| 5 | Namibia
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 212 | −182 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 September 2007 21:00 |
| France | 12–17 | Argentina |
| Pen: Skrela (4/5) 7', 31', 40+', 60' | Report | Try: Corleto 27' m Pen: F. Contepomi (4/6) 5', 10', 24', 34' |
| Stade de France, Saint-Denis Attendance: 79,312 Referee: Tony Spreadbury (England) |
| 16 September 2007 21:00 |
| France | 87–10 | Namibia |
| Try: Heymans 7' m Marty 11' c Dusautoir 21' c Nallet (2) 32' c, 40+' c Clerc (3) 38' c, 59' c, 65' c Bonnaire 47' c Chabal (2) 49' c, 54' c Élissalde 56' c Ibañez 75' m Con: Élissalde (11/13) | Report | Try: Langenhoven 79' c Con: Losper (1/1) Drop: Wessels (1/1) 10' |
| Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse Attendance: 35,339 Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
| 21 September 2007 21:00 |
| France | 25–3 | Ireland |
| Try: Clerc (2) 59' m, 69' m Pen: Élissalde (5/6) 7', 18', 22', 40+', 55' | Report | Try: O'Gara (1/1) 37' |
| Stade de France, Saint-Denis Attendance: 80,267 Referee: Chris White (England) |
| 30 September 2007 15:00 |
| France | 64–7 | Georgia |
| Try: Poitrenaud 6' c Nyanga 30' c Beauxis 37' c Dominici (2) 45' m, 57' m Bruno 52' c Nallet 63' c Martin 67' m Bonnaire 80' m Con: Beauxis (5/9) Pen: Beauxis (3/3) 4', 18', 24' | Report | Try: Z. Maissuradze 72' c Con: Urjukashvili (1/1) |
| Stade Vélodrome, Marseille Attendance: 58,695 Referee: Alan Lewis (Ireland) |
- Knock-out stages
- Quarter-final
| 6 October 2007 21:00 |
| New Zealand | 18–20 | France |
| Try: McAlister 17' c So'oialo 63' m Con: Carter (1/1) Pen: Carter (2/2) 14', 31' | Report | Try: Dusautoir 54' c Jauzion 69' c Con: Beauxis (1/1) Élissalde (1/1) Pen: Beauxis (2/3) 40+', 46' |
| Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Attendance: 71,669 Referee: Wayne Barnes (England) |
- Semi-final
| 13 October 2007 21:00 |
| England | 14–9 | France |
| Try: Lewsey 2' m Pen: Wilkinson (2/3) 47', 75' Drop: Wilkinson (1/4) 78' | Report | Pen: Beauxis (3/3) 8', 18', 44' |
| Stade de France, Saint-Denis Attendance: 80,283 Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) |
- Bronze final
| 19 October 2007 21:00 |
| France | 10–34 | Argentina |
| Try: Poitrenaud 69' c Con: Beauxis (1/1) Pen: Élissalde (1/1) 18' | Report | Try: F. Contepomi (2) 28' c, 77' c Hasan 32' c Aramburú 53' m Corleto 65' m Con: F. Contepomi (3/5) Pen: F. Contepomi (1/1) 21' |
| Parc des Princes, Paris Attendance: 45,958 Referee: Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
2011
Main article: 2011 Rugby World Cup- Pool
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | T | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 49 | +191 | 36 | 4 | 20 | Advanced to the quarter-finals and qualified for the 2015 Rugby World Cup |
| 2 | France
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 124 | 96 | +28 | 13 | 3 | 11 | |
| 3 | Tonga
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 98 | −18 | 7 | 1 | 9 | Eliminated but qualified for 2015 Rugby World Cup |
| 4 | Canada
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 82 | 168 | −86 | 9 | 0 | 6 | |
| 5 | Japan
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 69 | 184 | −115 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 September 2011 18:00 |
| France | 47–21 | Japan |
| Try: Pierre 5' c Trinh-Duc 12' c Clerc 34' m Nallet 71' c Papé 77' c Parra 80+' m Con: Yachvili (4/6) Pen: Yachvili (3/3) 21', 28', 67' | Report | Try: Arlidge (2) 31' m, 49' c Con: Arlidge (1/2) Pen: Arlidge (3/3) 18', 40', 58' |
| North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Attendance: 28,569 Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) |
| 18 September 2011 20:30 |
| France | 46–19 | Canada |
| Try: Clerc (3) 4' c, 79' c, 80+' c Traille 64' c Con: Parra (4/4) Pen: Parra (5/6) 17', 37', 39', 40+', 48' Drop: Trinh-Duc 57' | Report | Try: Smith 7' c Con: Pritchard (1/1) Pen: Pritchard (2/4) 3', 60' Drop: Monro (2) 44', 49' |
| McLean Park, Napier Attendance: 14,230 Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) |
| 24 September 2011 20:30 |
| New Zealand | 37–17 | France |
| Try: Thomson 10' m Jane 17' c Dagg (2) 21', 42' c S. Williams 77' m Con: Carter (3/5) Pen: Carter (1/1) 48' Drop: Carter (1/1) 64' | Report | Try: Mermoz 54' c Trinh-Duc 76' c Con: Yachvili (2/2) Pen: Yachvili (1/1) 39' |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 60,856 Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
| 1 October 2011 18:00 |
| France | 14–19 | Tonga |
| Try: Clerc 80+' m Pen: Yachvili (3/3) 2', 23', 50' | Report | Try: Hufanga 26' c Con: Morath (1/1) Pen: Morath (4/8) 7', 36', 67', 73' |
| Westpac Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 32,763 Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) |
- Knock-out stages
- Quarter-final
| 8 October 2011 20:30 NZDT (UTC+13) |
| England | 12–19 | France |
| Try: Foden 55' c Cueto 77' m Con: Wilkinson (1/2) | Try: Clerc 22' m Médard 31' m Pen: Yachvili (2/3) 11', 16' Drop: Trinh-Duc (1/1) 73' |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 49,105 Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) |
- Semi-final
| 15 October 2011 21:00 NZDT (UTC+13) |
| Wales | 8–9 | France |
| Try: Phillips 58' m Pen: Hook (1/3) 8' | Report | Pen: Parra (3/3) 22', 35', 51' |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 58,630 Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
- Final
| 23 October 2011 21:00 NZDT (UTC+13) |
| France | 7–8 | New Zealand |
| Try: Dusautoir 47' c Con: Trinh-Duc (1/1) | Report | Try: Woodcock 15' m Pen: Donald (1/1) 46' |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 61,079 Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) |
2015
Main article: 2015 Rugby World Cup| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | T | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 35 | +99 | 16 | 2 | 18 | Advanced to the quarter-finals and qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup |
| 2 | France
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 63 | +57 | 12 | 2 | 14 | |
| 3 |  Italy
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 88 | −14 | 7 | 2 | 10 | Eliminated but qualified for 2019 Rugby World Cup |
| 4 | Romania
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 129 | −69 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| 5 | Canada
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 131 | −73 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 19 September 2015 | France |
32–10 | Italy |
Twickenham Stadium, London |
| 23 September 2015 | France |
38–11 | Romania |
Olympic Stadium, London |
| 1 October 2015 | France |
41–18 | Canada |
Stadium MK, Milton Keynes |
| 11 October 2015 | France |
9–24 | Ireland |
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
Quarter-final
| 17 October 2015 20:00 BST (UTC+01) |
| New Zealand | 62–13 | France |
| Try: Retallick 11' c Milner-Skudder 23' c Savea (3) 29' c, 38' m, 59' c Kaino 50' m Read 64' c Kerr-Barlow (2) 68' c, 71' c Con: Carter (7/9) 12', 25', 31', 60', 65', 68', 72' Pen: Carter (1/1) 7' | Report | Try: Picamoles 36' c Con: Parra (1/1) 37' Pen: Spedding (1/1) 9' Parra (1/2) 15' |
| Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Attendance: 71,619 Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales) |
2019
Main article: 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | T | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 119 | 20 | +99 | 17 | 3 | 17 | Advanced to the quarter-finals and qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup |
| 2 | France
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 79 | 51 | +28 | 9 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | Argentina
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 106 | 91 | +15 | 14 | 3 | 11 | Eliminated but qualified for 2023 Rugby World Cup |
| 4 | Tonga
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 67 | 105 | −38 | 9 | 2 | 6 | |
| 5 | United States
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 156 | −104 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 September 2019 16:15 JST (UTC+09) |
| France | 23–21 | Argentina (1 BP) |
| Try: Fickou 18' c Dupont 22' c Con: Ntamack (2/2) 19', 23' Pen: Ntamack (2/3) 30', 40+1' Drop: Lopez (1/1) 70' | Report | Try: Petti 42' c Montoya 54' m Con: Sánchez (1/2) 43' Pen: Sánchez (1/1) 15' Urdapilleta (2/2) 61', 69' |
| Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu Attendance: 40,004 Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia) |
| 2 October 2019 16:45 JST (UTC+09) |
| (1 BP) France | 33–9 | United States |
| Try: Huget 6' c Raka 24' m Fickou 67' c Serin 70' c Poirot 79' c Con: Ramos (1/2) 8' Lopez (3/3) 68', 71', 80'+1 | Report | Pen: MacGinty (3/3) 19', 31', 65' |
| Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka Attendance: 17,660 Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) |
| 6 October 2019 16:45 JST (UTC+09) |
| France | 23–21 | Tonga (1 BP) |
| Try: Vakatawa 6' c Raka 32' c Con: Ntamack (2/2) 7', 34' Pen: Ntamack (3/4) 4', 52', 60' | Report | Try: Takulua 40' c Hingano 47' c Kapeli 79' c Con: Takulua (2/2) 40'+1, 49' Fosita (1/1) 80' |
| Kumamoto Stadium, Kumamoto Attendance: 28,477 Referee: Nic Berry (Australia) |
| 12 October 2019 17:15 JST (UTC+09) |
| England | 0–0 (Cancelled) | France |
| International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
Notes:
- As a result of inclement weather caused by Typhoon Hagibis this match was cancelled and awarded as a 0–0 draw.
Quarter-final
| 20 October 2019 16:15 JST (UTC+09) |
| Wales | 20–19 | France |
| Try: Wainwright 12' c Moriarty 74' c Con: Biggar (2/2) 13', 75' Pen: Biggar (2/2) 20', 54' | Report | Try: Vahaamahina 5' m Ollivon 8' c Vakatawa 31' c Con: Ntamack (2/3) 9', 32' |
| Ōita Stadium, Ōita Attendance: 34,426 Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
Hosting
Main article: Rugby World Cup hosts
The Rugby World Cup is held every four years, and tends to alternate between the northern and southern hemispheres. Every northern hemisphere tournament so far has been held in Europe, and in general, France usually hosts some games when it is held there.
1991 Rugby World Cup
England was main host in 1991, but other countries hosted some matches. France hosted Pool D, and two of the quarter-finals.
The following French stadiums were used (quarter final locations emboldened).
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Parc des Princes | 48,712 |
| Toulouse | Stade Ernest-Wallon | 19,000 |
| Villeneuve d'Ascq | Stadium Lille-Metropole | 18,185 |
| Béziers | Stade de la Méditerranée | 18,000 |
| Brive | Parc Municipal des Sports | 16,000 |
| Grenoble | Stade Lesdiguières | 14,000 |
| Agen | Stade Armandie | 14,000 |
| Bayonne | Stade Jean Dauger | 13,500 |
1999 Rugby World Cup
Wales was main host in 1999. Pool C games were hosted in France.
The following French stadiums were used (quarter-final locations in bold).
| Venues | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
| St-Denis | Stade de France | 80,000 |
| Lens | Stade Félix Bollaert | 41,800 |
| Bordeaux | Parc Lescure | 34,327 |
| Toulouse | Stade de Toulouse | 27,000 |
| Béziers | Stade de la Méditerranée | 25,000 |
2007 Rugby World Cup
France was main host for the 2007 RWC. Some games were also held in Scotland and Wales.
It was announced in April 2003 that France had won the right to host the tournament. The tournament was moved to the proposed September–October dates with the tournament structure remaining as it was. It was also announced that ten French cities would be hosting games, with the final at the Stade de France. French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin said that "this decision illustrates the qualities of our country and its capacity to host major sporting events...This World Cup will be the opportunity to showcase the regions of France where the wonderful sport of rugby is deeply rooted". French Sports Minister Jean-François Lamour said that "The organisation of this World Cup will shine over all of France because ten French towns have the privilege of organising matches and to be in the world's spotlight." French cities to host games are Bordeaux, Lens, Lyon, Marseilles, Montpellier, Nantes, St. Etienne, Toulouse and Paris, and it was also announced that the final would be at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
There was a substantial increase in the overall capacity of stadiums compared to the 2003 Rugby World Cup, as the smallest venue at the 2007 tournament will be 33,900. France won the right to host the event in 2003. Three matches were played at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, two Pool B games that featured Wales and as well as a quarter-final. Two Pool C matches were held at Edinburgh's Murrayfield. Ireland were also offered to host matches at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, but had to decline the offer as construction work was scheduled to begin on the stadium. The semifinals and final were held at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
The following stadiums were used (finals locations emboldened).
| City | Country | Stadium | Capacity | Further reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Denis | France | Stade de France | 80,000 | Overview |
| Marseille | France | Stade Vélodrome | 59,500 | Overview |
| Paris | France | Parc des Princes | 47,870 | Overview |
| Lens | France | Stade Félix-Bollaert | 41,400 | Overview |
| Lyon | France | Stade de Gerland | 41,100 | Overview |
| Nantes | France | Stade de la Beaujoire | 38,100 | Overview |
| Toulouse | France | Stadium de Toulouse | 35,700 | Overview |
| Saint-Étienne | France | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard | 35,650 | Overview |
| Bordeaux | France | Stade Chaban-Delmas | 34,440 | Overview |
| Montpellier | France | Stade de la Mosson | 33,900 | Overview |
2023 Rugby World Cup
France hosted the Rugby World Cup outright for the second time in 2023, however, hosting for the fourth time in total.
Portrayal on screen
France can be seen playing South Africa in the feature film Invictus based on the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
References
- "Typhoon Hagibis impact on Rugby World Cup 2019 matches". Rugby World Cup. 10 October 2019. Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "France wins right to host 2007 Rugby World Cup". rugby.com.au. 11 April 2003. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2006.
- "Scotland looks to give up World cup matches at Murrayfield". worldcupweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2006.
Bibliography
- Davies, Gerald (2004) The History of the Rugby World Cup (Sanctuary Publishing Ltd, (ISBN 1860746020)
- Farr-Jones, Nick, (2003). Story of the Rugby World Cup, Australian Post Corporation, (ISBN 0-642-36811-2)
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