What is life really like for British and Irish players who make the leap across the Channel? RW spoke to them to find out

T HERE’S A long history of British players ...

Rugby World heads to the French Riviera to visit the four latest English expats trying to become Toulon legends

Barring overseas-based players from appearing for their country is nothing less than a disgrace, says Stephen Jones. And for a host of reasons

AN ENGLAND AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS LEGEND, MAKO VUNIPOLA IS LOVING LIFE WITH VANNES IN FRANCE AND COULD YET MAKE THE 2027 WORLD CUP WITH TONGA

Global talent has long graced French club rugby – and these players have become legends of the Top 14 league…