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It’s been a whole week since the end of the 6 Nations and it may feel like European rugby is over – but never fear! The best players from the continent face-off in the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup, domestic rugby’s biggest competition. European Rugby Champions Cup Let’s take a look at the match-ups […] READ MORE
After a two week break, French rugby’s Top14 Round 17 kicked off with La Rochelle’s trip to Racing, being the tie of the round. Both sides went into the weekend equal on 50 points, in joint second place. But Racing’s form at home and La Rochelle’s form on the road dictated which team ended the […] READ MORE
In the final league games before the resumption of the European competitions, the Top14 round 15 action promised yet more movement at the top and bottom of the table. La Rochelle and Montpellier are vying for top spot, having swapped places on numerous occasions so far in 2017/18. While Agen and Brive continue to push […] READ MORE
English teams have dominated in the Champions Cup for the past few years, with Saracens winning the tournament on the last two occasions. However Champions Cup Round 3 was a weekend to forget for the Premiership as the French and Pro14 teams were dominant. Champions Cup Round 3 Wrap Glasgow Warriors 22 29 Montpellier Glasgow […] READ MORE
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
The Crusaders Super Rugby franchise has made a new appointment to their coaching group. To be added in 2018, he is surprisingly not a local son [as has been the norm]. He is former Ireland International player, Ronan O’Gara. Currently assisting at French Top 14 side Racing 92 – where Daniel Carter plies his trade. He […] READ MORE
The break in league fixtures for the start of the European competitions offered some respite for the league’s struggling teams. But the Top 14 round eight fixtures gave teams like La Rochelle and Toulon the chance to further their pursuit of leaders Lyon. Here’s all you need to know from Top 14 round eight: Toulon […] READ MORE
Montpellier’s gap at the top was significantly reduced in round five following a heavy defeat to Bordeaux. So the Top 14 Round Six fixtures offered an opportunity for their rivals to continue gaining ground. With some great ties in prospect, here’s all you need to know from this weekend’s rugby: Toulon 26-20 La Rochelle Anthony […] READ MORE
With Montpellier setting the pace early on and everyone else playing catch up, Toulon looked a likely test to ‘unsteady the ship’ in Top14 Round Four action. Elsewhere, Clermont were out to avenge their huge defeat at La Rochelle last weekend. They faced Brive–who were still looking for their first win of the campaign. Here’s […] READ MORE
Racing 92 have overcome extreme adversity this season to challenge for a repeat of their Top 14 title from last season. READ MORE
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