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HIGHLIGHTS: Union Bordeaux Begles v Stade Francais

Top 14 weekend round up

The Top 14 didn't spring any major surprises so far.    With still two matches to go, here is a wrap up of some results.    Friday Night Top of the table Toulouse hosted Pau.  Toulouse...

The weekend's French domestic action: Round 22

As Round 22 of the Top 14 approaches, spots 1 to 4 of the overall stands are occupied by Toulouse, La Rochelle, Racing 92 and Clermont respectively.   This weekend, Toulouse will host Pau at Stade...

TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Montpellier Vs Stade Francais

Montpellier finally have something to smile about as they end a nine game losing run in all competitions to beat Stade Francais at Altrad Stadium. Montpellier were...

Paul O'Connell chats about new coaching role with Ireland

Newly appointed Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is enjoying being back in the mix of the national side and attending to his new role.   O’Connell’s charges got stuck into...

TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Stade Francais Vs Castres Olympique

What started as a rather messy match eventually allowed some excitement. It was a hard grind for both teams as they struggled in terms of their discipline. Castres Olympique conceded more scrum penalties...

Six Nations: France Release Eight Players To Their Clubs

France head coach Fabien Galthie has trimmed his squad ahead of the weekend's Top 14 action.   As part of the performance partnership between the FFR and the LNR, the national team's boss is required...

Number 1 vs number 14: Toulouse vs Agen

Agen face a tough task this weekend as Toulouse make the journey to take them on at Stade Armandie.   Toulouse have enjoyed a fantastic run of form of late which has catapulted them to the apex...

Hefty ban handed to Josaia Raisuqe for Lion King lift celebration

Fijian winger Josaia Raisuqe, who lifted the referee to celebrate the final whistle in a French second division game, has been banned for five weeks, the National Rugby League (LNR) announced on Wednesday.   14-men...

Eben Etzebeth praised for standout performance on his return for Toulon

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth earned praise from Toulon head coach Patrice Collazo for his role in their side’s 29-23 victory over Racing 92 in Paris on Sunday.   Etzebeth was sidelined through...