 The sport arguably achieved its height in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s when the French national team made it to World Cup finals and won test series against Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand.A France-based team, the Catalans Dragons, participates in the Super League tournament, which has helped boost the sport's profile and led to growth in player numbers.The France national basketball team has had good results in international competitions over the years, with the senior team winning their first title ever at the EuroBasket 2013.