The Federation Francaise de Rugby (FFR), the French Rugby Federation, is the governing body for rugby union in France, founded in 1919-1920 and headquartered near Paris in Marcoussis, overseeing one of the sport's traditional European powers. It governs the French national rugby union team, a regular Six Nations Championship contender and Rugby World Cup finalist, and hosted the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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WikipediaLead paragraph, first sentence
is the governing body for rugby union in France.
Infobox: founded
May 13, 1919
Infobox, Headquarters
Marcoussis, Essonne
Associated With: World Rugby, History section
The FFR was formed in 1919 and is affiliated to World Rugby, the sport's governing body.
Governs: Rugby Union, Lead sentence
is the governing body for rugby union in France.
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