• Team France

  • European Giants

    With three consecutive European titles, France has established themselves as the team to beat in Europe and will be looking to push their way to the podium at the Canada Cup and World Championships. Keep an eye out for the shifty Jonathan Hivernat and defensive menace Cédric Nankin as Les Bleus battle in Richmond.

  • Team Highlights

    2025: 1st | European Championship | The Hague, Netherlands
    2024: 4th | Paralympic Games | Paris, France
    2023: 1st | European Championship | Cardiff, Great Britain
    2022: 6th | World Championship | Vejle, Denmark
    2022: 1st | European Championship | Paris, France
    2020: 6th | Paralympics | Tokyo, Japan
    2019: 3rd | European Championship | Vejle, Denmark
    2018: 5th | World Championship | Syndey, Australia
    2016: 7th | Paralympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    2012: 8th | Paralympic Games | London, Great Britain

Roster

  • Aurianne Devallière

    Age:
    26
    Class:
    0.5
    Hometown:
    Toulouse
    On National Team Since:
    2024
    Club Team:
    Stade Toulousain Rugby

  • Corentin Le Guen

    Age:
    32
    Class:
    0.5
    Hometown:
    Muret
    On National Team Since:
    2015
    Club Team:
    CSN Black Chairs

  • Jordan Ducret

    Age:
    30
    Class:
    1.0
    Hometown:
    Dompierre-sur-Yon
    On National Team Since:
    2017
    Club Team:
    Atlantique Rugby Fauteuil

  • Lucas Gumez

    Age:
    28
    Class:
    1.0
    Hometown:
    Figeac
    On National Team Since:
    2024
    Club Team:
    Stade Toulousain Handisport

  • Cédric Nankin

    Age:
    41
    Class:
    1.5
    Hometown:
    Saint-Denis
    On National Team Since:
    2013
    Club Team:
    CAP SAAA Paris

  • Mélanie Sambrès

    Age:
    29
    Class:
    2.0
    Hometown:
    Paris
    On National Team Since:
    2024
    Club Team:
    CAP SAAA Paris

  • Nicolas Velentim

    Age:
    32
    Class:
    2.0
    Hometown:
    Clermont-Ferrand
    On National Team Since:
    2016
    Club Team:
    ASM Omnisports

  • Loup Cathala

    Age:
    23
    Class:
    2.5
    Hometown:
    Le Crès
    On National Team Since:
    2024
    Club Team:
    Montpellier Handi Rugby

  • Brice Maurel

    Age:
    38
    Class:
    2.5
    Hometown:
    Mauguio
    On National Team Since:
    2016
    Club Team:
    Montpellier Handi Rugby

  • Jonathan Hivernat

    Age:
    35
    Class:
    3.0
    Hometown:
    Figeac
    On National Team Since:
    2012
    Club Team:
    Stade Toulousain Handisport

  • Sébastien Verdin

    Age:
    32
    Class:
    3.0
    Hometown:
    Lille
    On National Team Since:
    2018
    Club Team:
    Leicester Tigers

  • Théo Baraton

    Age:
    28
    Class:
    3.5
    Hometown:
    Niort
    On National Team Since:
    2024
    Club Team:
    Montpellier Handi Rugby

Staff and Support

Adrian Chalmin: Head Coach
David Wilisie: Assistant Coach
Vincent Meunier: Assistant Coach
Victor Meynier: Team Staff [Equipment]
Stephanie Fuster: Team Staff [Medical]

Frédéric Garcia: Team Staff [Medical]
Jean-Christophe Deleaye: Team Staff [Support]

Relevant Statistics

  • 5

    Classement Mondial

  • 3

    European Championships (2022, 2024, 2025)

  • 8

    Paralympians on Team

Stay Tuned for Upcoming Games

  • June 6 | Japan 2026 vs France 2026 at Location in

  • June 6 | Australia 2026 vs Great Britain 2026 at Location in

  • June 6 | Brazil 2026 vs Canada 2026 at Location in

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