Julien Marchand

Julien Marchand suspended for four weeks

Toulouse hooker, Julien Marchand has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference on Wednesday, arising from his club’s Heineken Champions...

Champions Cup finalists dominate European Player of the Year shortlist

La Rochelle and Toulouse have received added recognition following their qualification for the Champions Cup final at Twickenham Stadium as their star performers dominate the prestigious shortlist for...

O'Driscoll & Warburton incensed by Julien Marchand

Former Lions captains Brian O’Driscoll and Sam Warburton have hit out at the actions of Julien Marchand in Toulouse’s semi-final victory over Bordeaux yesterday.    Marchand’s...

European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed

Representatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...

Marchand BEAST MODE Performance in Munster

A strong second half secures a quarter-final spot for Toulouse

Toulouse have booked their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals having fought back from a 7 point deficit at half time at Thomond Park against Munster.   Antoine Dupont and Keith Earls both...

Readers' Six Nations Team of the Tournament

We ask for your opinion and you gave it!   The results are in and this is your Six Nations team of the competition.   Front row: Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Tadhg Furlong   Wyn Jones...

France Player Ratings v Scotland

It was yet another cracking game in a tournament that has provided so much entertainment.   Scotland's late winner saw them finish fourth in the Six Nations table, while France have to settle for...

Romain Ntamack starts as Fabien Galthie rings the changes for Six Nations Finale

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named Romain Ntamack at flyhalf for France's final Six Nations match against Scotland on Friday at the Stade de France.   France need to beat Scotland by 21...

Six Nations Team Of Round Five

The Six Nations Super Saturday did not disappoint.   A thrilling day in the Six Nations saw Scotland romp their biggest victory in their Six Nations' history thrashing Italy 52-10. The second game...