Upcoming French Rugby Matches Relocated to Bordeaux and Lille Amid Management Change
Upcoming French rugby matches will be held in Bordeaux and Lille due to a venue management change.
Key Points
- • Men's rugby matches against Fiji (Nov 15, 2025) and Italy (Feb 22, 2026) relocated to Bordeaux and Lille.
- • Women's team to face England on May 17, 2026, in Bordeaux.
- • U20 men's team will also play against Italy in Lille in February 2026.
- • Relocation is prompted by management changes at the Stade de France.
The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that upcoming matches for both the men's and women's national rugby teams will be relocated to Bordeaux and Lille. This decision affects games scheduled for November 2025 and the 2026 Six Nations Tournament.
The French men's team, known as Les Bleus, will kick off their autumn tour against Fiji on November 15, 2025, at 21:10 at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux. They are also slated to compete against Italy on February 22, 2026, at 16:10 at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Lille. On the women's side, they are set to face reigning champions England on May 17, 2026, with kickoff at 17:45 at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux.
The relocation stems from a management change at the Stade de France, typically the home ground for these matches. The men's team had previously played away matches during the 2024 Six Nations Tournament for preparation related to the upcoming Olympic Games. Additionally, the U20 men's team will play Italy in Lille during the weekend of February 21-22, 2026. This adjustment in venue reflects the ongoing shifts in French rugby hosting arrangements as teams adapt to new circumstances.