Clermont Auvergne

Leicester Tigers confirm departing players

Leicester Tigers can confirm the members of the playing squad departing the club when their contracts end at the end of June 2021.   As already announced during the season, Tomás Lavanini...

TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Union Bordeaux Begles Vs Clermont Auvergne

A playoff spot was at hand in this encounter. Penaud opened the scoring with a try and Jalibert followed up with two kicks thereafter. Maynadier scored a try before half time to give Bordeaux a commanding...

Sons of three rugby greats to turn out for France u20s

France have named their squad of 35 for the upcoming Under-20s Six Nations.   There are a number of familiar names in the squad who are seeking a first Six Nations crown since 2018 and will...

The sorry stats behind Agen's 0-26 Top 14 season

Agen will be playing their rugby in France's second division next season after a truly horrendous 2020/21 season.   The PRO D2 bound side made waves ahead of the season, snapping up the signings...

HIGHLIGHTS: Clermont Auvergne v La Rochelle

France captain Charles Ollivon in doubt for Australian tour

Captain Charles Ollivon looks set to miss France's tour to Australia this summer after the flanker suffered what looked like a serious knee injury against Castres.   Ollivon took over the captaincy...

Toulouse and La Rochelle top the log after a thrilling final day in the Top 14

Toulouse and La Rochelle finish the TOP14 regular season in first and second place respectively.   Emmanuel Meafou and Lucas Tauzin scored before the end of either half to secure a 10-21 win over...

What each teams needs in the final round of the TOP14

The TOP14 enters the final round of the 2020/21 season this weekend and there is still plenty to play for.   Just four of the 14 teams head into the final round of the season with nothing on the...

Bizarre: International referee linked to Montpellier coaching gig

In one of the most bizarre transfer rumours this year, Top 14 and International referee Alexandre Ruiz will hang up his whistle to join the coaching staff of Montpellier.   A report by Midi...

Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont

Cheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday.   With Toulouse attacking just outside...