La Rochelle

The classy tributes from Brive & Racing 92 for retiring stalwart Antonie Claassen

The final round of the Top 14 played out on Saturday with Toulouse and La Rochelle cementing second first and second place respectively.   Racing 92 claimed third place overall as they thumped...

HIGHLIGHTS: Clermont Auvergne v La Rochelle

France captain Charles Ollivon in doubt for Australian tour

Captain Charles Ollivon looks set to miss France's tour to Australia this summer after the flanker suffered what looked like a serious knee injury against Castres.   Ollivon took over the captaincy...

Toulouse and La Rochelle top the log after a thrilling final day in the Top 14

Toulouse and La Rochelle finish the TOP14 regular season in first and second place respectively.   Emmanuel Meafou and Lucas Tauzin scored before the end of either half to secure a 10-21 win over...

Levani Botia handed a four-week suspension

La Rochelle centre Levani Botia has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference today (Wednesday 2 June) arising from the Champions final against...

What each teams needs in the final round of the TOP14

The TOP14 enters the final round of the 2020/21 season this weekend and there is still plenty to play for.   Just four of the 14 teams head into the final round of the season with nothing on the...

Doumayrou joins Challenge Cup winners Montpellier

European Rugby Challenge Cup winners Montpellier have confirmed the signing of La Rochelle centre Geoffrey Doumayrou as they look to build on their European success in next season’s Champions Cup.       The...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: La Rochelle v Pau

Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont

Cheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday.   With Toulouse attacking just outside...

Cheslin Kolbe wins Champions Cup Try of the Season Award

Toulouse and Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has added Champions Try of the Season to his Heineken Champions Cup winners’ medal.   Virgin Media’s expert pundit and two-time European Cup...