Stade Français Racing 92 Merger: the Business Perspective

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It is probably also not of any comfort to supporters that Stade chairman Thomas Savare has admitted “we are not ready and we do not have a name”. Deals that come as shock announcements could be interpreted as rushed. Everyone involved with the Stade Français Racing 92 merger will be hoping this is not the case. READ MORE


The ‘Long Game’ of the Austin Huns

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In a time when American Professional Rugby is ‘rife with controversy’ the Austin Huns rugby club have a vision for growing a sustainable organization. Pro Rugby in the United States has been a dream for many years. Last year, US Rugby had it’s first experience with a real professional league. However, fallout from the off […] READ MORE


MCXM III: Top 14 Final and Dane Coles Virtuoso Performance

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With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From the 2016 Top 14 Final, to International matches and Super Rugby, the LWOR highlights series are wide and varied. As part of the MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the third in our series see’s contributions from European rugby expert Josh Bradham, […] READ MORE


MCXM II – Munster Rally in Memory of Axel and Dan Carter Masterclass

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With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back of a fine year. From the International matches to Premiership and European Championship Rugby. The LWOR highlights for 2016 are wide and varied. As part of the MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the second in our series has contributions from resident Welsh writer Robert Rees, and Premiership […] READ MORE


Racing 92 Look to Improve European Standings

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Last year’s Champions Cup finalists Racing 92 will try to improve their position in the Champions Cup this weekend against Glasgow. Racing 92 had a difficult start to their season this year. Going into the opening round of Champions Cup play Racing was 4-4 in the Top 14. Frequent injury to key personnel, such as […] READ MORE


Dan Carter Unavailable for Racing 92 Champions Cup Match

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Racing 92 have struggled during the first portion of the Top 14 season. The struggle has been largely due to an Dan Carter injury. This has been compounded by external issues over alleged doping within the club, but all that must be put aside before they play this weekend. Entering round one of the Champions Cup on […] READ MORE


Top 14 Results Poor Going into Champions Cup

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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