To celebrate the bi-centenaries of the
First Fleet and of the
French Revolution
The French Revolution ( ) was a period of radical political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the formation of the French Consulate in coup of 18 Brumaire, November 1799. Many of its ...
, in 1988 and 1989 respectively, the
French Rugby Union
The French Rugby Federation (french: Fédération Française de Rugby (''FFR'')) is the governing body for rugby union in France. It is responsible for the French national team and the Ligue nationale de rugby that administers the country's profe ...
donated the Trophée des Bicentenaires (, "Trophy of the Bicentenaries") to be played in perpetuity between the two countries. It is a bronze sculpture featuring two players in a tackle. Although the trophy dates from 1988, it was first contested in 1989.
Matches
Results
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Summer Test
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Autumn International
See also
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History of rugby union matches between Australia and France
The Australian Wallabies first played against France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the America ...
References
External links
{{DEFAULTSORT:Trophee Des Bicentenaires
History of rugby union matches between Australia and France
Rugby union international rivalry trophies
International rugby union competitions hosted by Australia
International rugby union competitions hosted by France
1989 establishments in France
1989 establishments in Australia