France ring the changes for Italy
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France have made wholesale changes for their Six Nations Championship match against Italy on Sunday, following their disappointing defeat to Wales two weeks ago. The side announced on Thursday by coach...
France make sweeping changes for Italy clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPhilippe Saint-Andre has ripped up his France side with a mammoth eight changes for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. France have endured a campaign to forget with their defeat to Wales...
Sam Warburton winning fitness race ahead of Wales' Six Nations title-shaping match against Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWales have been boosted by news ahead of next weekend’s RBS Six Nations title-shaping match against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium that Sam Warburton will be fit and available, and is poised to break...
Mas, Kockott and Mermoz back for France
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Thursday called up prop Nicolas Mas, scrum-half Rory Kockott and centre Maxime Mermoz for his 30-strong squad to prepare for the Six Nations match against Italy.
Toulon overrun by stunning Bordeaux comeback
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumBordeaux egles have staged an almighty comeback to record a 28-23 victory over defending Top 14 champions Toulon at the Stade Chaban Delmas. The hosts scored three unanswered tries after trailing 20-9,...
Top 14 Highlights: Toulon v Clermont
1 decade agoGame highlights of Toulon's 27-19 win at Stade Felix Mayol against Clermont in this top of the table clash. Two tries by Man of the Match, David Smith, sealed the deal for the log leaders
France v Argentina Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter defeating Australia last week France, Philippe Saint-Andre now looks to have steadied the ship after two years of inconsistency. As for Argentina they got back to winning ways winning away to Italy...
Toulon edge past Oyonnax
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon were give an almighty scare but eventually battled to a 21-18 win over Oyonnax to go first in the Top 14. Despite a misfiring scrum, tries from Juan Smith and Drew Mitchell proved the difference...
Preview: Oyonnax v Toulon
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon travel to Oyonnax fresh from two convincing wins and coach Bernard Laporte wants his team to build on those performances. The reigning Top 14 and European champions were beaten at Charles Mathon...
Toulon too strong for Montpellier
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon laid down a marker as they cruised to a 40-17 bonus-point win over Montpellier to move temporarily to the top of the table. Up against a weakened Montpellier side, they did not have everything...
