Episode 5 – The History of Rugby League in France ( Part 2)

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In Part 1, Mike Rylance told us about the incredible rise of Rugby League in the 1930’s – followed by the cruel bans of the Vichy Regime in the 1940s, and the golden period of the 1950’s which saw France dominate international Rugby League.

In Part 2 we chart the game’s demise AND possibly the rise again of French Rugby League?

2nd Test - 1978. France win Test Series 2 - 0.
2nd Test – 1978. France win Test Series 2 – 0.
French Elite One Championship 2018-2019.
French Elite One Championship 2018-2019.
2018 Challenge Cup Final, August 26th. Catalan 20 Warrington 14.
2018 Challenge Cup Final, August 26th. Catalan 20 ( Tierney, Garcia, Wiliame tries, Drinkwater 4 goals ) defeated Warrington 14 ( Murdoch-Masila, G.King tries, Roberts 3 goals ).

Acknowledgements:

  • Mike Rylance is the author of a number of books including ‘The Forbidden Game’ and ‘The Struggle & The Daring: The Remaking of French Rugby League’.
  • The Rugby League Project