La Rochelle and Stade in stalemate
9 years ago by Rugby 365La Rochelle extended their unbeaten run to six matches as they battled Top 14 title challengers Stade Francais to a 19-all draw on Friday. The two points picked up by the visiting side from the capital...
La Rochelle plan a 'great escape'
9 years ago by Rugby 365La Rochelle can take a significant step towards Top 14 survival if they extend a five-match unbeaten run in the league by beating Stade Francais at home on Friday. At the start of the season, La Rochelle...
Sexton lifts Racing Metro
9 years ago by Rugby 365Flyhalf Johnny Sexton returned to Top 14 duty after Ireland's Six Nations triumph last weekend and lifted Racing Metro to a 12-6 win at Bayonne. In a wet and windy match in south-west France, Sexton...
Top 14: Toulon back at the summit
9 years ago by Rugby 365Reigning European and French champions Toulon, with a batch of internationals away on Six Nations duty, regained the Top 14 summit on Saturday with a 22-14 win at strugglers Lyon. Clermont had taken...
Castres denied by last-gasp Bustos Moyano
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumCastres were denied a first Top 14 away win of the season as Martin Bustos Moyano's last-gasp penalty earned relegation rivals Bayonne a 21-19 victory on Saturday. Romain Martial gave the away side...
Castres cling on thanks to last-gasp Kockott penalty
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumRory Kockott scored a last-gasp penalty to keep Castres' Top 14 survival hopes alive as they beat relegation rivals Lyon23-20 on Saturday. The home side's victory was made to be more impressive having...
Top 14 Preview: Racing Metro
1 decade ago by Touchline RugbyThe HistoryRacing Metro 92 was originally founded as an athletics club in 1882. Their list of honours includes five French championships (1892, 1900, 1902, 1959 and 1990), a Pro D2 title (2009), and...
Jonny Sexton Debut Analysis
1 decade ago by Touchline RugbyWhile his debut for Racing Metro was not a flawless affair, there were enough positives in what Jonny Sexton did to offer encouragement for the season ahead. The 28-year-old was as sharp as ever in attack...