THE FEELGOOD factor for French Rugby League is in danger of fizzling out if restrictions on player movement aren’t lifted, according to a leading players’ agent.
Last week’s announcement of a 2025 Rugby League World Cup in France, following Catalans Dragons’ Super League Grand Final appearance and promotion to the top flight for Toulouse Olympique, have put the French game on a high. But new rulings since Brexit threaten to derail the progress currently being made.