The French Rugby League says 10 out of the Top 14 weekends this season already clash with international fixtures
Stadium maintenance staff cover the pitch of the Stade de France stadium on February 11 in Saint-Denis after the Six Nations rugby union match France versus Ireland was cancelled due to the cold. French club sides have weighed into the debate over when to re-programme the Six Nations game, demanding that it be held after their season finishes in June, informed sources said.