There have been some impressive performances so far in the Challenge Cup but who are the early contenders? Robert Rees has your Challenge Cup round one summary to help guide you through all the weekend’s action. Pool One Standings Dragons – 5 points Clermont – 5 points Northampton – 0 points Timisoara Sarcens – 0 […] READ MORE
Tag: Bordeaux
14-Man Bordeaux Knock La Rochelle Off Top Spot: Top14 Round 13 Wrap
The Top14 Round 13 action resumed, after some thrilling European Club championship encounters. A double victory for Clermont highlighted their inconsistent league and European campaigns so far this season. Whether they could follow up their impressive displays was a different matter, and Pau would definitely have something to say about it. Here’s all you need […] READ MORE
19-Year Old Jalibert Coming of Age at Bordeaux: Top14 Round 10 Wrap
French rugby has been at the forefront of the rugby world this week. France were announced as the host nation for the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in a surprising turn of events. But domestically, the Top14 round 10 fixtures resumed with French rugby well and truly under the spotlight. Here’s all you need to […] READ MORE
Bordeaux End Montpellier’s Unbeaten Run in Style: Top14 Round Five Wrap
The Top14 Round Five weekends action had some mouth-watering ties in prospect. Clermont faced Racing and Stade welcomed Toulon. With the top teams already facing an uphill battle, it made winning and gaining ground ever more important. So as Bordeaux ends Montpellier’s unbeaten run in ’emphatic style’ that proves that this season’s competition is ramping up. Here’s […] READ MORE
Top 14 Results Poor Going into Champions Cup
Top 14 results, with one week left before the European Champions Cup, are not up to the usual French standard Since the Heineken Cup started pitting the best European rugby clubs against each other in 1995, France has dominated. French Top 14 team results have been favorable in the competition. Racing 92 last year slipped past […] READ MORE