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...
No one guaranteed a spot - Dusautoir
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThierry Dusautoir insists no one is sure of their place for France's November Tests as the squad met up for a training camp this week. The long-time skipper is expected to lead Les Bleus again for the...
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...
Best of the weekend: Bath batter Tigers, Connacht shock Leinster
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBath Batter the TigersThere appears to be a new trend going around in the Premiership, one which sees supposed title contenders receive absolutely monumental spankings from their supposed rivals. It...
France name Kockott for November
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFrance head coach Philippe Saint-Andr� has named five uncapped players in his squad for November's internationals, with scrum-half Rory Kockott included. Props Uini Atonio and Xavier Chiocci, back-row...
Michalak dislocates shoulder
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon and France fly-half Fr�d�ric Michalak is facing a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in Saturday's Top 14 defeat to Stade Fran�ais. The veteran French international injured...
Toulon undone at home by Stade
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon were stunned at Mayol by Stade Fran�ais 28-24, losing on home soil for the first time since January. The reigning Top 14 and European champions paid the price for poor goal-kicking in the second...
Top 14 Wrap: Racing bounce back
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyRacing Metro scored two late tries to pick up a bonus point win at home to Lyon as they bounced back from last week's loss at Clermont. Elsewhere Oyonnax continued their fine home form with a comfortable...
Kockott set for France call-up
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyRory Kockott's wait for a taste of international rugby appears to be over as he meets with Philippe Saint-Andr� this week. The South African-born scrum-half looks certain to be part of the French...
Toulon struggle to win over Bordeaux
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFrederic Michalak kicked six penalties as Toulon laboured to an 18-13 win over Bordeaux-B�gles at Mayol. After last week's loss to Racing, Toulon were expecting a reaction, but in the end Bordeaux...
