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We’re crunched the numbers, looked through the stats and brought you 14 wacky and wonderful facts from Round Five of the premier French League. 14 Top14 Round Five Facts and Figures Perpignan recorded their first victory of the season- the last Top14 side to do so- and got their first points in the standings. La […] READ MORE
FEATURE: Essential 2023/24 French Top14 analysis before the competition kicks off this week. Last Word on Rugby contributor Larissa Falls has done a ‘deep dive’ to bring you the most comprehensive guide for the 2023/24 season, analysing all 14 competing teams. 2023/24 French Top 14 analysis: Part 1 of 2 Part 1 of 2 is […] READ MORE
As a player, the biggest tournament you can be part of outside international rugby is the Champions Cup. Josh Hohneck and Tom Hudson talked about their experiences and what they are looking forward to in the game, as Gloucester rugby ready for a strong challenge from French club Castres. Hohneck preparing for physical test ahead […] READ MORE
With the Challenge Cup pool stages over it’s time for the final round of power rankings. Robert Rees ranks each team as the top eight head into the quarter finals. READ MORE
The 2018/19 season for all rugby competitions has officially come to an end. As popular as ever, with many teams and regions having solid rugby attendances over the course of domestic and European Championship fixtures. All the average Guinness Pro14, Gallagher Premiership and French Top14 attendances from the 2018/19 season are listed here, in alphabetical order. *All […] READ MORE
Clermont lead the early season Top 14 table. The top of the table has been unsteady in the early days. Toulon’s struggles continue to mount, and Racing 92 are fighting to find their stride. Last season’s leaders at the end of the regular season find themselves back on top. This success has been due in […] READ MORE
The Challenge Cup draw is usually a secondary affair with all eyes on the Champions Cup. This year has been different with a whole stack of big-name clubs falling into the tier competition, thus making it a very satisfying product to watch unfold. Robert Rees previews the 2019/20 competition. Pool 1 Castres, Worcester Warriors, Dragons, […] READ MORE
“The Heineken Champions Cup is becoming increasingly tough for Premiership clubs” insists Gloucester winger Charlie Sharples as he reflects on a tough campaign that sees the Castres tie end this season’s European campaign. Sharples is looking forward to the game saying it’ll be good to play without pressure as they head into a much needed break […] READ MORE
Johan Ackermann has revealed a blow to their front row depth as Paddy McAllister has announced he will return to Ireland to play for Connacht whilst South African prop Ruan Dreyer will be out for up to 12 weeks following surgery. Robert Rees has the latest Gloucester injury report. McAllister set for Irish return Gloucester […] READ MORE
Gloucester take on Castres in their first Champions Cup game for nearly five years this Sunday at Kingsholm. Despite their recent European form of two consecutive Challenge Cup finals and two losses head coach Johan Ackermann is in good spirits about their tough battle ahead. Excitement at Kingsholm ahead of Castres clash Johan Ackermann insists […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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