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Toulon and Clermont in pole position

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Defending champions Toulon and arch-rivals Clermont are in pole position to secure a bye ahead of the Top 14 semifinals in the final round of regulation season matches on Saturday. The duo both sit...

France bring in heavy-hitters for 7s

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Four Top 14 regulars including 30-time capped France flank Fulgence Ouedraogo have been called up as the French Sevens team push for qualification for next year's Olympic Games. Montpellier's Ouedraogo,...

Some of the top performers from the weekends European Rugby

1 decade ago

Conor MurrayIt’s not everyday a scrum-half scores a hat-trick with Conor Murray producing another fine performance for his side. With Munster needing a bonus-point win to secure a home semi-final, Murray...

Top 14: Oyonnax relegate Lyon

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Lyon were relegated from the Top 14 for the second time in three years after falling to a 28-10 defeat at Oyonnax.

Solly stays on in Edinburgh

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Former Springbok assistant and Southern Kings boss Alan Solomons has extended his stay in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Solomons signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping him at the club...

Solomons signs new Edinburgh deal

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons has signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping the South African at the Pro12 club until June 2016. The 64-year-old's side have failed to achieve...

Aplon: BaaBaas a dream come true

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Springbok Gio Aplon has described as 'a dream come true' his first call-up to the Barbarians squad. Aplon and Wallaby legend George Smith are among the new additions to the BaaBaas squad for this month's...

George Smith Added To Barbarians Line-Up

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Australia's George Smith returns for the Barbarians for this month's matches against Ireland and England. The Lyon flanker is one of five players from five different countries named as the famous invitational...

Former Bath Rugby coach Steve Meehan to join staff at European...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Former Bath Rugby head coach Steve Meehan is joining the backroom staff at European giants Toulon. Meehan steered Bath to the European Challenge Cup title in 2008 and is heading to the south of France...

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

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

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...