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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
The weird, the wacky, the numbers and names, we’ve got the Top14 Round Three covered. Larissa Falls delves deep to look at the best facts and figures from the French domestic league competition from last weekend’s action. 14 Facts from Top14 Round Three There were five multiple-try scorers in Top14 Round Three action last weekend: […] READ MORE
With the French Top 14 semi-finals, all set to go from Friday, June 17, matches including Castres, Toulouse, Montpellier, and the Bordeaux Begles will determine who can claim the famed Bouclier de Brennus shield. The pinnacle prize in French Rugby, the sides will compete as much to display their club’s abilities to peak but to […] READ MORE
Following reports that Bath back row Zach Mercer will sacrifice his chances of England caps by joining Montpellier Hérault, it has been announced that Gabriel Ibitoye will join the club as a ‘medical joker’. Neither will be impressed by their new club’s current form, however. In Round 14 they lead 19-0 at half time away […] READ MORE
Big spending French outfit Montpellier travel to Dublin to take on European royalty in Leinster as they look to legitimise their credentials. Recruiting the likes of Ruan Pienaar, Aaron Cruden and Luois Picamoles has put Vern Cotter’s outfit firmly in the mix to lift this season’s Champions Cup trophy. Five wins in their initial seven […] READ MORE
Three All Black veterans could be heading offshore after next years British & Irish Lions tour. Will their departure have the impact on the team that some think? All Black coach Steve Hansen stands to lose over 160 caps worth of experience. The men in question are: Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg, and Ben Smith. There […] READ MORE
It is less than a year ago that Gloucester Rugby seemed to have settled their ownership issues as Martin St Quinton took a majority stake. Now rumours have rapidly gathered pace that Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad is prepared to invest. So much so that the club have had to issue a statement about another possible Gloucester Rugby takeover. Who is Mohed Altrad? A […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.