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Steyn gives Stade bragging rights

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

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...

No Euro hangover for Toulon

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

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...

Rugby Banter Page - Weekly Round Up

1 decade ago by Rugby Banter Page

Monday 4th May: Jean De Villiers On Course To Return For Rugby World Cup: Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is ahead of schedule on his road to recovery ahead of the World Cup in England in September. De...

The State of Play: who will finish where in Europe’s domestic leagues?

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

As we approach the business end of the season, there is still all to play for in Europe’s three primary leagues. We’ve taken a look at how we think things will end up in terms of play-off places,...

Pau sign Kiwi prop

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Pau, newly-promoted to the Top 14, announced they had signed Fijian international wing Mosese Ratuvou and New Zealander prop Chris King from next season. Ratuvou, 32, signed on a two-year deal from...

Oyonnax: The multicultural side who are thriving at the moment

1 decade ago

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...

Tim Visser eager to exit Edinburgh with trophy

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

The flying Dutch-born winger is heading to Harlequins in the summer to start a fresh challenge at Twickenham Stoop – coincidentally the venue for tonight’s European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester. After...

Spedding helps Bayonne in relegation battle

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Scott Spedding's hat-trick helped Bayonne to a vital win over Grenoble in their battle for survival in the Top 14. The French international full-back, who is a former South African under-21 international,...

Top 14 Highlights: Lyon vs Bordeuax

1 decade ago

Solid performance from Bordeaux with numerous successful penalties in the first half and the ability to close out the game with a try despite an admirable attempt at a comeback from Lyon.

Euro finalists slump in France

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

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...