French Rugby Jersey
France also known as Les Blues play their home games in strip comprising blue shirts with a cockerel badge. The blue shirt has been worn with pride by some well known names for example; Serge Blanco, Serge Betsen, Frank Mesnel, Pierre Villepreux, Bernard Laporte, Fabien Galthie, Tony marsh, Raphael Ibanez, Alain Rougerie, Christophe Dominici, Frederic Michalak, Thomas Castaignede and Damien Traille.
France became Olympic champions winning the gold medal in 1900, the first time rugby was played at the event. They did not however, start playing the home nations until 1906 when they played England then Wales in 1908, Ireland in 1909 and finally Scotland in 1910. Thus the five nations was born and remained the format until 2000 when Italy created the six nations by joining the competition. France play their home internationals at; The Stade de France, 93216 Saint-Denis, Paris.
France still suffer from a tremendous ability to self destruct particularly when they play away from home. The side is still full of players with great flair and natural ability but even with Bernard Laporte and his discipline they frequently fall at the last hurdle in major competition. 2007 will be a watershed season for Les Blues as they host the Rugby World Cup.
The home of French rugby union used to be Parc de Princes, but with its opening in 1998, the stadium in St Denis replaced it. If you want a hotel near the Stade de France when you are popping over for a French international game, see what Matchhotels have to offer.
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