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Willy Billiard
After his first Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2003, Willy never stopped covering the world's biggest rugby competitions: men's, women's, XV, 7s, U20, senior, etc. As a journalist, translator and editor-in-chief, he was involved with launching RugbyPass FR, which aims to cover international rugby with the French touch.
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5 days ago France Women
A baby, a World Cup dream: A life-changing week for Bourdon-Sansus
29 days ago International Rugby
Unstoppable, the All Blacks thrash France
34 days ago world rugby u20 championship
'I got down to 136kg' - Mohamed Megherbi details astonishing weight lo
99 days ago European Rugby Challenge Cup
Racing 92 explain moving Owen Farrell for the first time this season
Interview
Joanna Grisez: "A big 20-minute lapse that cost us the match"
After a complicated start where England managed to impose their game and score five tries, France fought back but fell just one po…
Willy Billiard
27 Apr 2025, 13:39
Amédée, Ménager and Okemba out of Grand Slam decider
France coaching staff announced that three players have been ruled out ahead of the decisive Six Nations Crunch against England on…
Willy Billiard
22 Apr 2025, 16:40
Bryan Habana: 'I don't think Louis is faster than me'
Who is faster, Bryan Habana (41 years old, 124 caps) or Louis Bielle-Biarrey (21 years old, 19 caps)? The legendary Springbok wing…
Willy Billiard
21 Apr 2025, 19:12
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Romane Ménager's SVNS détour and why it helped her return from injury
Romane Ménager discusses why sevens was the perfect fit for getting her match ready for the Women's Six Nations.
Willy Billiard
31 Mar 2025, 21:03
A dominant win in La Rochelle: What’s next for les Bleues?
After their 38–15 win over Scotland on Saturday, March 29, the France women’s XV aren’t resting on their laurels just yet.
Willy Billiard
31 Mar 2025, 20:12
France Women "in a race against time" ahead of World Cup
After beating Ireland, France now want to back it up against Scotland this Saturday afternoon in La Rochelle. Another key step on …
Willy Billiard
28 Mar 2025, 18:29
Giant ex-NFL hopeful George Smith exits Northampton for France
From the English Premiership to the French Pro D2 is just one step for 23-year-old English second-row George Smith, who has just t…
Willy Billiard
03 Feb 2025, 19:20
Exclusive
Raphaël Ibañez: "The day Jonah Lomu taught us a lesson in greatness"
The former France captain shares his memories of the Rugby World Cup 1999 semi-final between France and New Zealand, where Jonah L…
Willy Billiard
01 Feb 2025, 17:01
Exclusive
Pauline Bourdon-Sansus: 'The older I get, the better I get'
Pauline Bourdon-Sansus came close to being named Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in late November. Despite missing ou…
Willy Billiard
22 Jan 2025, 19:29
Ex-Ireland centre Chris Farrell sacked by Oyonnax
One month after the conviction of two of its players following a high-profile rape trial, Oyonnax Rugby announced the termination …
Willy Billiard
09 Jan 2025, 21:52
Steven Kitshoff's disturbing confession: 'I was two millimeters from death'
Two-time Springbok world champion Steven Kitshoff has revealed the seriousness of his recent neck injury.
Willy Billiard
16 Dec 2024, 22:34
Interview
Jérôme Daret: 'He's won everything, except the Olympics'
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the iconic Salle des Étoiles in Monaco, Jérôme Daret, head coach of the gold medal-winning Fre…
Willy Billiard
25 Nov 2024, 23:12
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Fred Michalak: ‘In New Zealand, they called me “forward pass”’
The former international sits down with Mathieu Bastareaud to discuss his 77 caps, including the memorable 2007 Rugby World Cup qu…
Willy Billiard
06 Nov 2024, 19:53
Top 14 boss responds to player's bizarre social media attack on coach
Former Clermont Sevens player, Marvin O'Connor posted an insulting tweet about his former coach in the middle of the night.
Willy Billiard
28 Oct 2024, 17:03
Marine Ménager: 'Our slack periods cost us dearly'
After closing the gap to just one point against New Zealand (15-14) shortly before wing Katelyn Vaha'akolo’s second try in stopp…
Willy Billiard
13 Oct 2024, 18:19
Interview
Gaëlle Mignot: 'We're not hiding behind this victory'
Staff and players aren't hiding: despite their 14-22 win over the USA, there are still numerous areas in their game that need impr…
Willy Billiard
06 Oct 2024, 8:04
Marine Ménager to bring up half century as France take on Canada at WXV 1
Coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made six changes for Les Bleues’ WXV 1 opener against hosts Canada on Sunday.
Willy Billiard
28 Sep 2024, 4:49
Will Antoine Dupont follow the path of Louis Rees-Zammit in NFL?
Will the world's best player follow in Louis Rees-Zammit's footsteps in NFL? For now, he's giving it a try...
Willy Billiard
27 Sep 2024, 15:56
Former Canada coach François Ratier lauds WXV as ‘mini World Cup finals’
Current Stade Bordelais Lionesses coach Ratier has his sights firmly set on the match between France and Canada in Vancouver on Se…
Willy Billiard
26 Sep 2024, 4:46
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Axed before Olympic gold: 'The feeling wasn’t easy to live with'
The France 7 veteran ended his career shortly after his long-time team won gold at Paris 2024, even though he was not part of the …
Willy Billiard
23 Aug 2024, 17:57