The France national rugby league team represents France in international rugby league matches. They are referred to as les Chanticleers or less commonly as les Tricolores. The team is run under the auspices of the Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII.
The 1934 squad, captained by Jean Gallia (front row, fourth from left).
"The match between France and Great Britain lasted excessively for five minutes" Miroir print" n°130 29 November 1948
1951 team
The French captain, Georges Ailleres, carried on his teammates' shoulders after a win against England in 1970.
1954 Rugby League World Cup
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The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was rugby league football's first World Cup and was held in France in October–November 1954. Officially known as the "Rugby World Cup", four nations competed in the tournament: Australia, France, Great Britain and New Zealand. A group stage was held first, with Great Britain topping the table as a result of points difference. They went on to defeat France in the final, which was held at Paris' Parc des Princes before 30,368 spectators.
Shirts of the teams in 1954.
Image: 1932 Le parc des princes v 1
Image: Le Stade vélodrome de Marseille, le 13 juin 1937
Image: Le Stade municipal de Toulouse (dit parc municipal des sports) en 1939 (maquette d'époque)