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Strict new protocols provoke reaction | James Harrington

9 May 2021 0 comments

James Harrington looks at the tough measures taken by the LNR to ensure the Top 14 and Pro D2 seasons conclude without any further Covid outbreaks

Midweek pile-ups impossible to avoid | James Harrington

2 May 2021 0 comments

James Harrington explains why the Top 14 schedule is in a bottleneck

European contenders will go into battle cold | James Harrington

25 April 2021 0 comments

Bordeaux-Begles and Montpellier will not have played a game since the quarter-final by the time the final four go head-to-head next weekend in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

Harmony at Toulouse is music to Kaino’s ears | James Harrington

11 April 2021 0 comments

Earlier this week, both Toulouse and Clermont head coaches insisted that their sides are underdogs for today’s Champions Cup quarter-final at Stade Marcel Michelin. Regardless […]

Franck Azema

Franck Azema exit confirmed, destination unknown | James Harrington

4 April 2021 0 comments

Jono Gibbes is high among the favourites to replace Azema at Clermont Auvergne, writes James Harrington

Gael Fickou

Racing snap up bargain of the season in Fickou | James Harrington

28 March 2021 0 comments

Racing 92 have signed Gael Fickou to form an all-France midfield with Virimi Vakatawa

Biarritz explore options far and wide | James Harrington

21 March 2021 0 comments

With signings Steffon Armitage and Henry Speight in the fold, ProD2 Biarritz are poised to launch a promotion bid this season. But simmering tensions lie under the club’s hierachy

Bayonne push Agen one step nearer the inevitable | James Harrington

14 March 2021 0 comments

Midway through the second half of Italy v Wales, the Top 14 caught up with its Covid-hit schedule as the final whistle sounded on Bayonne’s […]

Top 14 sign Canal Plus TV mega deal

Canal Plus keep rights in bumper Top 14 deal | James Harrington

7 March 2021 0 comments

James Harrington reports on the megan deal Top 14 bosses and broadcaster Canal Plus have struck in France

France head coach Fabien Galthie

Minister of Sport may withdraw support for Six Nations | James Harrington

28 February 2021 0 comments

French rugby has been in chaos for the past week, James Harrington explains

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont

Rest week turns sour for France as Antoine Dupont falls victim | James Harrington

21 February 2021 0 comments

James Harrington breaks down the week in French rugby, with Antoine Dupont’s positive Covid-19 test a concern for Les Bleus

Racing 92 full-back Simon Zebo

Simon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington

15 February 2021 0 comments

The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92

Penaud wings in to combat aerial bombardment

14 February 2021 0 comments

James Harrington looks at how France will adjust to the absence of Johnny Sexton in Ireland’s backline

Former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika

All change for coaches as Cheika stands by | James Harrington

7 February 2021 0 comments

Top 14 club owners plan big coaching changes, with Michael Cheika under consideration by Montpellier president Mohed Altrad

Talks begin to expand Top 14 to 16 next season | James Harrington

2 February 2021 0 comments

A u-turn in French rugby after talk last month suggested the Top 14 would be reduced to 12, now it has shifted into expansion plans

Toulouse full-back Cheslin Kolbe

Lacroix: We’ll get Euro Cups done | James Harrington

12 January 2021 1 comment

James Harrington reports on what is next for Top 14 clubs after the French government called to the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup