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Rugby is one of the most loved and practiced sports throughout France. Even in the French Riviera and Provence! <\/span><\/h2>\n

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In particular, the sport of oval ball is beloved in the south of the country, especially in the areas of Nice, Marseille and Toulouse.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Rugby is one of the most appreciated and practiced sports in the world. Although it may on the surface be considered a violent sport, in reality rugby teaches values such as loyalty, generosity, selflessness, and respect. Thanks to these characteristics, it has become one of the most popular sports in France, particularly in the south of the country, in the areas of Nice, Marseille, and Toulouse.
And this passion has led France Rugby, which participates every year in the Six Nations Tournament, to be one of the strongest national teams in the world. And not only that! After hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2007, France is gearing up to receive the new edition in 2023<\/a>!
The event will take place from September 8 to October 28, 2023, and will involve all of France, starting with the 10 cities that will host the matches: Lille, Saint-Etienne, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris, and Saint-Denis. <\/p>\n

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