Find the main sports news from April 13, 2026. The suspense is more exciting than ever in Ligue 2, while a new week of clay court begins in tennis.
Football – Rodez unstoppable and defeats the leader
Troyes fell to Rodez (2-1) in the closing of the 30th day of Ligue 2, which could shake up the promotion race. With four games left, ESTAC now sees third-place Le Mans getting closer by four points, while Rodez and their sixteen-game unbeaten streak (!) are now level with fifth-place Reims.
Tennis – Waiting for Fils and Alcaraz…
Corentin Moutet qualified in Munich against Peruvian Ignacio Buse (6-4, 6-4), as did Arthur Rinderknech in Barcelona against Alex Michelsen (6-3, 6-3). However, in Spain, Adrian Mannarino was eliminated from the start by Nuno Borges (6-3, 6-4). Arthur Fils and Terence Atmane will face off on Tuesday, also the first round for Carlos Alcaraz.
Biathlon – Simon embarks on a (long?) tour
Julia Simon announced to AFP her decision to continue her career for at least two more years, with a real desire to aim for the 2030 Winter Olympics in France. After a season marked by her legal conviction in her fraud case against teammate Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, she ended with three Olympic titles (including two in relays) and a silver medal.
Hockey – The French women can believe
By defeating Norway (4-1), the French women’s team has revived their chances of promotion among the world elite. But a victory against Italy is needed to join the top duo, which would ultimately validate their ticket before the final two matches against Slovakia and China, supposedly weaker opponents.
Rugby – Crossroads for Grisez
It is confirmed, the Tournament is unfortunately over for Joanna Grisez, who suffered a serious knee injury against Ireland this weekend in the opening match (40-7). Teani Feleu, the younger sister of captain Manae, replaces her in the backline for the rest of the competition (which will continue from Saturday in Cardiff).
