The penultimate weekend of the regular season is behind teams, and a Top14 Round 25 clash at Stade Francais ultimately condemned Brive to the second tier of French rugby next season. Having been threatened with relegation for the majority of the season, Oyonnax have a ‘final round reprieve’ before a likely repecharge fixture against the ProD2 […] READ MORE
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Chris Ashton Breaks Try-Scoring Record in Win over Leaders Montpellier: Top14 Round 24 Wrap
It was a matter of when and not if for Chris Ashton in overtaking Fijian Napolioni Nalaga as the record try scorer, touching down a 22nd time. Fortunately for Ashton it came in the Top14 Round 24, giving him two more games of the regular season to further stamp his mark in France in astonishing […] READ MORE
Oyonnax Topple Toulon to continue ‘Great Escape’: Top14 Round 21 Wrap
The latest action of the 2017/18 French Top 14 is offering up a mix of results. While the leaders show their qualities, others are demonstrating incredible spirit. And in the Top14 Round 21 wrap the Oyonnax team have grabbed the attention away from the pacesetters. Oyonnax have dominated the headlines of late, and rightly so […] READ MORE
Stade Francais Move Closer to Relegation After Oyonnax Loss: Top14 Round 19 Wrap
One of France’s oldest and most decorated rugby clubs, Stade Francais, are falling ever closer to relegation to the ProD2. A Top14 Round 19 fixture away to Oyonnax looked favourable for the Paris-based side, but teams below them are starting to find form. Oyonnax, being no different, took the opportunity to seize all four points […] READ MORE
Surprize Draw for Oyonnax Against Clermont: Top14 Round 11 Wrap
The Top14 round 11 fixtures included some key battles for the top teams. Arguably the tie of the round, Montpellier’s trip to face Racing was to be a test for both sides as they look to gain ground ahead of the European competition matches; following round 12. In a surprise result, Oyonnax were rewarded with […] READ MORE