When trash talk crosses the line and becomes scaremongering
8 years ago by Irish IndependentI wonder what England head coach Eddie Jones would think today if one of his players knocks Johnny Sexton to the ground in a brutal off-the-ball hit like Yoann Maestri did to the Ireland out-half during...
Rugby has lost its way, its soul and its reason - time for an overhaul
8 years ago by Irish IndependentThe French second-row Yoann Maestri hit Jonathan Sexton when he wasn't looking. Brave or what? Even the muggers usually say, 'Hand it over or else'.
Yoann Maestri only warned for this off the ball shoulder on Johnny Sexton
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSecond rower Yoann Maestri was issued with a Citing Commissioner warning following this off the ball bump on Johnny Sexton during France's 10-9 victory over Ireland in Paris on Saturday. Sexton played...
Referees failing the players they are meant to protect
8 years ago by Irish IndependentI suppose nothing less than a profound sense of disillusionment would be the way I feel after no action was taken against Yoann Maestri and Guilhem Guirado for foul play in last Saturday's Test match in...
Yoann Maestri avoids ban for late hit on Jonathan Sexton
8 years ago by The TimesYoann Maestri, the France lock, will be available to play against Wales in the next round of the RBS Six...
Yoann Maestri issued with warning but not cited for 'cheap shot' on Johnny Sexton
8 years ago by Irish IndependentFrench second row Yoann Maestri has escaped sanction for a nasty shoulder on Ireland outhalf Jonathan Sexton in Les Bleu's 10-9 victory at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Six changes to France ahead of Ireland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJefferson Poirot will make his debut as the French make six changes for Ireland.
France announce Six Nations side for clash against Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. EDDY BEN AROUS – Racing 922- GUILHEM GUIRADO – RC Toulon – (Captain)3- RABAH SLIMANI – Stade Français Paris4- PAUL JEDRASIAK – ASM Clermont Auvergne5- YOANN MAESTRI – Stade Toulousain6-...
Ulster vs Saracens: Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster vs Toulouse On a weekend that gives us some of the best match ups in European rugby, Ulster vs Toulouse may just be the match of the round. Two teams with real European pedigree, both Toulouse...
12 french changes for England rematch
9 years agoFrance have made a total of 12 changes for his weekend’s re-match against England in Paris.Frédéric Michalak returns at fly-half, partnering Sébastien Tillous-Borde at half-back, with Scott Spedding...
