Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogPlayoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...
CP LNR - Oppositions et programmation TV des demi-finales de PRO D2
1 decade ago by Top 14 newsPhase finale 2015 Oppositions pour les demi-finales A l'issue de la 30e et dernière journée de la phase régulière de PRO D2, disputée ce dimanche 10 mai, le classement des 5 premiers du Championnat...
Steyn gives Stade bragging rights
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springbok 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...
Last ditch tap tackle stops Jonny May from scoring 70m scorcher vs Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIn Gloucester's defeat of Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup final, the flying winger for the Cherry & Whites almost scored a sensational try midway through the first half. His effort was halted...
Why won't England pick overseas men?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster names his World Cup training squad later this month, but it's highly unlikely European player of the year Nick Abendanon and his predecessor...
Will overseas players have an effect on the French national side
1 decade agoWith the Top14 continuing to attract the best players from both hemispheres will the French national side struggle as a result. Come the end of the World Cup in England, there will be a huge amount of...
The State of Play: who will finish where in Europe’s domestic leagues?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogAs 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,...
Leading European clubs 'forcing players to miss World Cup'
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLeading European clubs are pressurising their Pacific Island players to retire from international rugby four months out from the World Cup, it has been claimed. Dan Leo, the London Irish lock, believes...
Saint-Andre: Replacements lining up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365A shortlist of eight has been drawn up from 66 candidates to replace Philippe Saint-Andre as France coach, the French rugby federation announced. The federation, without identifying any of the finalists,...
Oyonnax: The multicultural side who are thriving at the moment
1 decade agoAfter 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...
