Top 14

Kurtley Beale set to switch hemispheres and move north

26 March 2020 0 comments

The former Wasps full-back has agreed a deal with Racing 92, according to reports

Top 14 column: Second coming of Jules Plisson is down to TLC of O’Gara

17 February 2020 0 comments

It’s astonishing what careful and empathetic player management can do. Jules Plisson – remember him? – returned to the club where it all started on […]

Transfers: Wasps lose flanker Thibaud Flament to Toulouse

5 February 2020 0 comments

News regarding the packs of Wasps and Harlequins

“I’d done my time in Cape Town” – Eben Etzebeth talks Toulon move

23 January 2020 0 comments

Springboks enforcer Eben Etzebeth switched the Stormers for Toulon after winning the World Cup

Influx of South Africans puts the squeeze of Europe’s Pacific Islanders, warns union chief

16 January 2020 0 comments

Dan Leo points out the shift in recruitment by European clubs from Pacific Islanders in the 80s, 90s and 2000s, to the South Africans

Cobus Reinach to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season

14 January 2020 0 comments

Will Chris Boyd be bringing in a new signing to replace the departing Reinach?

Toulon let Webb off extension to contract

29 December 2019 1 comment

On way back to Wales: Rhys Webb is free to leave Toulon PICTURE: Getty Images Dec 29: La Rochelle v Agen, Pau v Bordeaux Bègles, […]

O’Brien grabs chance to jump Scarlets queue

29 December 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Man of match: Angus O’Brien ANGUS O’Brien says the pain of the past will drive him forwards as he looks to stay […]

Lewis-Hughes is using idol Sam as inspiration to excel

29 December 2019 0 comments

SHANE Lewis-Hughes has set his sights on reaching the very top – just like his idol Sam Warburton. Lewis-Hughes, 22, has signed a new three-year […]

Racing 92 sack former European Player of the Year Leone Nakarawa

6 December 2019 0 comments

A total breakdown in relations between Racing 92 and Leone Nakarawa has led to the sacking of the Fiji star

Bristol Bears hope to outbid French rivals with £500K offer to Justin Tipuric

20 November 2019 0 comments

Bristol Bears make heavyweight offer to the Wales and Ospreys star

Stateside is calling for Basta and Steff

28 July 2019 1 comment

Adam Ellis casts an eye over the moves made in the Top 14 as it abounds with even more star talent New scenary: Mathieu Bastareaud […]

Julian Savea takes pay cut to remain with Toulon

26 June 2019 0 comments

Savea signed a two-year £870,000-per-year deal with Toulon which has now been slashed

Ronan O’Gara to leave Crusaders for move closer to home

12 June 2019 0 comments

O’Gara said in May that he is always in contact with Munster amid ‘two or three other options’

France full-back Scott Spedding to retire from rugby at 33

16 May 2019 0 comments

Castres full-back Scott Spedding has announced he will retire from all rugby at the end of the season. Capped 23 times by France, Spedding packed […]

Handre Pollard out, Morne Steyn in at the Bulls

14 May 2019 0 comments

Bulls star fly-half destined to move north from Super Rugby home, while Steyn gets homecoming

Wesley Fofana announces international retirement date

24 January 2019 0 comments

Clermont Auvergne centre set to retire from France duty after the World Cup in Japan

Ulster issue lifetime ban to supporter who allegedly abused Simon Zebo

23 January 2019 0 comments

Ulster conducted an investigation in the wake of allegations arising during their Champions Cup match against Zebo’s Racing 92

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus pays tribute to retired Pat Lambie

22 January 2019 0 comments

Former coach has kind words for the Springboks star who has announced a premature end to his rugby career

Springboks star fly-half set to announce shock retirement, according to reports

18 January 2019 0 comments

28-year-old has been battling concussion symptoms

George Merrick to leave Harlequins for Top 14 giants

4 January 2019 0 comments

Quins second row will play for Clermont Auvergne next season

WATCH: Toulouse score wonder team try against Toulon

2 January 2019 0 comments

Cheslin Kolbe capped off a remarkable passage of play in 39-0 drubbing of Toulon

Stade Francais teenager Nicolas Chauvin dies after sustaining neck injury in match

13 December 2018 0 comments

Stade Francais are ‘in mourning’ following death of 19-year-old

Laporte rides the outcry over £7m loss

9 December 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES Dogged: Bernard Laporte is still fighting to stage the 2023 World Cup in France ”Laporte asked an annual meeting of clubs in Agen […]

Former Ulster star signs extension with Brive

3 October 2018 0 comments

Former Ireland and Ulster centre to remain in France

Ma’a Nonu to re-join Blues after leaving Toulon

13 September 2018 0 comments

A third stint with New Zealand’s underachieving Super Rugby outfit

Delon Armitage’s season is over after damaging knee ligaments

28 August 2018 0 comments

An ACL injury strikes cruel blow to the Lyon full-back

Abendanon’s ready to restore Clermont glory

19 August 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES No-one felt the pain of a doomed season for champions Clermont more than Nick Abendanon, their charismatic English full-back or winger. Others, of […]

All Blacks star set for big move to Toulon

14 June 2018 0 comments

Mourad Boudjellal busy in recruitment again…

Stuart Olding signs for relegated Top 14 side Brive

28 May 2018 0 comments

Olding and Ulster team-mate Paddy Jackson had their contracts at the Kingspan revoked in April

Dave Attwood at home with ‘mutants’ in France

28 March 2018 0 comments

The Bath lock is enjoying life on loan at double-chancers Toulon

Former All Blacks great Conrad Smith drops hint on when he will retire

7 February 2018 0 comments

Now 36, the Pau centre has spoken about his future ahead of the Brisbane Tens tournamant

Barnes column: Rory Teague’s rise just goes on and on in France

10 January 2018 0 comments

David Barnes on the former Gloucester man’s growing influence with Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles

France becoming second home for rising number of Fijian fliers

22 December 2017 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher counts the rise of Fijian wide men heading to the Top 14

David Strettle could return for Premiership swansong as Top 14 make rule changes

22 December 2017 0 comments

“I’ve got a few other offers from France, but I haven’t made up my mind” says the former Saracens wing

Leroy Houston signs with Bordeaux-Begles

6 June 2017 0 comments

Former Bath fan favourite Leroy Houston has signed for Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles after requesting his Reds contract be terminated with the Super Rugby side. […]

Super Rugby? I’d rather watch European game, says Mitchell

31 March 2017 0 comments

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has bemoaned the demise of Super Rugby and has called on organisers to take a leaf out of Europe’s […]

I do love Lyon says Carl Fearns, but I still fancy tilt at England

14 October 2016 0 comments

In-demand No.8 Carl Fearns admits he will be torn between staying in France or returning to the Premiership when his contract with Lyon expires next […]

Boudjellal dismisses Dominguez rumours

12 July 2016 0 comments

Rapidly growing rumours of Toulon coach Diego Dominguez exiting the club have been played down by Mourad Boudjellal. Toulon’s owner has been reported to have […]

Leigh Halfpenny still caught in Toulon or Wales row

29 March 2016 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny is to make his come-back next Saturday with Toulon refusing to release him for Wales’ tour of New Zealand. Negotiations between the Welsh […]

Sam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants

30 December 2015 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps and would join exiles […]

Carl Fearns: French leave will ease my frustration

22 August 2015 1 comment

Bath’s decision to move Sam Burgess into their back row contributed to shock summer move to France.

‘Phenomenon’ Samu Manoa can be even bigger in France

11 August 2015 0 comments

USA Eagle is already proving a big hit with fans in Toulon.

Leigh Halfpenny told: Play for Toulon or face axe

4 August 2015 1 comment

European Champions threatening to sack full-bakc over the club-or-country clash looming at the end of the new season.

Six Nations snub made David Strettle decide to go

15 July 2015 1 comment

David Strettle admits his decision to refuse a place in England’s World Cup training squad might have been different had boss Stuart Lancaster included him […]

Andrew Sheridan confirms retirement

30 September 2014 1 comment

As reveled on August 1, Andrew Sheridan today confirmed he has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical ground. The former Lions and […]

Jonny Sexton out for six weeks

2 September 2014 0 comments

Ireland will be sweating on Jonny Sexton’s fitness ahead of the autumn Tests after the fly-half broke his jaw last weekend. Sexton suffered the injury […]

Clermont say attacked trio could return to training in a month

21 July 2014 0 comments

Clermont Auvergne have stated that the three squad members attacked in Millau should return to training in a month. France internationals Aurelien Rougerie, Julien Pierre […]

Hooker test positive for bodybuilding drug

10 June 2014 0 comments

Chiliboy Ralepelle has reportedly failed a drug test for the second time in his career. The Toulouse and Springbok hooker, who is recovering from a […]