Under-18 became a recognised age-grade in European rugby in 2004.
European Championship The French Under-18 team has been competing in the
European Under-18 Rugby Union Championship since 2004, when it was first held. In seven editions since, the team has won the final five times and played as the losing side in the other two, going out to
England on both occasions. The French side beat
Ireland 27-3 in the
2010 edition of the tournament, marking its fifth title and its fourth in a row. France had a disappointing 2011 tournament, missing the final for the first time, failing to win a game and finishing only fourth. ==Honours==