Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe

Playoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...

Steyn gives Stade bragging rights

Springbok Morné Steyn's long-range kicking capability took centre stage as Stade Francais overcame the early red carding of captain Sergio Parisse to beat Parisian rivals Racing-Metro 28-19 in Top 14...

CP LNR - Oppositions et programmation TV des demi-finales de PRO D2

Phase finale 2015 Oppositions pour les demi-finales A l'issue de la 30e et dernière journée de la phase régulière de PRO D2, disputée ce dimanche 10 mai, le classement des 5 premiers du Championnat...

No Euro hangover for Toulon

Toulon showed no signs of a hangover after their unprecedented third consecutive European title with a five-try 37-21 demolition of struggling Castres in the Top 14 on Saturday. Leigh Halfpenny scored...

Saint-Andre: Replacements lining up

A shortlist of eight has been drawn up from 66 candidates to replace Philippe Saint-Andre as France coach, the French rugby federation announced. The federation, without identifying any of the finalists,...

Oyonnax: The multicultural side who are thriving at the moment

After surviving relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, Oyonnax are enjoying one of the best seasons in the clubs history. They were expected to be in the midst of relegation dog fight but instead...

Euro finalists slump in France

Top 14 leading pair Toulon and Clermont suffered shock defeats on Saturday, just a week before they collide in the European Champions Cup Final. Defending French and European champions Toulon went...

Top 14: Toulouse, Stade in final push

Toulouse face a tough challenge against Stade Francais on Friday in a revival of their Top 14 "Classique" as the chase for play-off spots intensifies. While the showdown has lost some of its historical...

Halfpenny doubtful for Cup game

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is doubtful for Toulon's European Cup semi-final against Leinster on Sunday, 19 April after being forced off with a shoulder injury in his comeback game. He appeared...

Top 14 Highlights - Racing Metro vs Montpellier