France Secures 2026 Rugby League World Cup Berth with Dominant Win Over Jamaica
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ALBI, France – The French XIII emphatically booked their place in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia, defeating Jamaica 36-0 at the Albi municipal Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025. A commanding performance across all facets of the game saw France swiftly establish control and maintain a decisive lead throughout the match.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the French national team, solidifying their growing presence in the international Rugby League arena.Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup allows France to compete against the world’s best and further develop the sport within the nation. The team now shifts its focus to intensive planning for the tournament, aiming to make a strong showing on the global stage.
First Half Surge
France quickly asserted their dominance.Enzo Griffier (n°4) opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a powerful try, successfully converted by Arthur Mourgue, bringing the score to 6-0.Paul Séguier (n°12) extended the lead in the 15th minute following a well-executed combination play initiated by Mourgue (12-0). Fouad Yaha (n°5) added another try in the 26th minute, finishing an attack with an assist from Mourgue, though the conversion was missed, leaving the halftime score at 16-0.
Second Half Consolidation
The French continued their relentless attack after the break. Julien Bousquet (n°15) scored a powerful try just six minutes into the second half (22-0). Fouad Yaha secured a double in the 54th minute, with Arthur Mourgue adding the conversion (28-0). Leo Darrelatour (n°2), making his debut appearance, contributed a try in the 72nd minute, while enzo Griffier sealed the victory with his second try of the match in the 77th minute, finalizing the score at 36-0.
Final Score & Key Stats
France 36 - 0 Jamaica
Tries: Griffier (8′, 77′), Séguier (15′), Yaha (26′, 54′), Bousquet (46′), Darrelatour (72′)
Transformations: mourgue (4/7)
France now turns its attention to preparing for the challenges that await at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
