RAF look to end seven years of French frustration as Le Crunch fixture picked for live coverage

The RAF senior men's rugby union team are ready for a Le Crunch battle against the French armed forces and you can watch the action live with BFBS Sport.

The match, which takes place at StoneX Stadium on 21 October, will be broadcast live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel and on BFBS TV (for serving personnel overseas only).

Coverage begins at 18:45 GMT with catch-up services available on both platforms.

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The Air Force will have revenge on their mind having lost their last two battles against the French.

Last year, they were beaten 48-12 in Bordeaux, France, while in 2024 at the StoneX Stadium, they lost 30-22.

The last RAF win in this fixture came seven years ago as they won 22-14 in Justin Coleman's first match in charge of the team.