Top 14: Finances and the salary cap are strongly policed in France

Contrary to what some may think, the Top 14 salary cap is rigorously policed and hefty punishments await those who transgress. Nonetheless, that doesn't prevent some French clubs finding innovative ways to reward their very best players. Gavin Mortimer reports.Star power: Toulon have plenty of big names, but their finances are surprisingly stableAmong the less interesting pages on the official France Federation website is one entitled ‘DNACG’. I don’t recommend a visit, …Continue reading »