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Tom James: From the start, Fin Smith was destined to make it to the top

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Tom James realised almost instantly that Fin Smith was destined for the top when the outside-half arrived at Franklin’s Gardens little more […]

Six Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it’s a walk in the park for France

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher France………………………….. 43pts Tries: Attissogbe 18, 33; Bielle-Biarrey 23, 41; Marchand 55, Gailleton 68, Alldritt 78 Conversions: Ramos 19, 24, 34, 42 Wales […]

Antoine Dupont returns to Six Nations stage

19 January 2025 0 comments

Scrum-half Antoine Dupont will take part in his first Six Nations since 2023 after missing last year’s competition to prepare for the Paris Olympics, where […]

Sharks 8-20 Toulouse: Toulouse on easy street as the sun beats down

12 January 2025 0 comments

This match proved more of a damp squib rather than a tournament classic as reigning champions Toulouse showcased their class by navigating difficult conditions to get past a toothless Sharks.

Champions Cup: The seven best match-ups of the weekend

10 January 2025 0 comments

The penultimate round of fixtures in the Champions Cup pools gets underway this weekend, with some huge team selection calls being made.

Antoine Dupont set to make only second southern hemisphere appearance when Toulouse face Sharks

10 January 2025 0 comments

Reigning French and European champions Toulouse are set to put a full-strength team out in their away trip to South Africa to face Sharks of Durban after a youthful side was deployed in their 22-19 defeat to La Rochelle last week.

Unique Gifts for Rugby Lovers

19 December 2024 0 comments

Rugby is more than just a sport; it’s a passion that ignites camaraderie and fierce loyalty among fans. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, Christmas, […]

Channelling Teams of the Past: Derby Day Delight and Cup Dreams for Heol-y-Cyw

19 December 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports “There is only one way to succeed at anything: to give everything.” This powerful statement from Heol-y-Cyw captain Jordan Hawkins […]

Ulster facing Antoine Dupont threat

8 December 2024 0 comments

Match Preview By Ben Jaycock Toulouse v Ulster Today – 3.15pm Ulster are gearing up for the daunting visit to reigning champions and Top 14 […]

England duo make world list

24 November 2024 0 comments

ENGLAND full-back Ellie Kildunne and back rower Alex Matthews have been shortlisted for World Rugby’s women’s 15s Player of the Year at tonight’s ceremony in […]

France fight back to snatch thriller against All Blacks

17 November 2024 0 comments

By James Harrington France……………. 30pts Tries: Buros 32, Boudehent 44, Bielle-Biarrey 51 Conversions: Ramos 33, 45, 52 Penalties: Ramos 7, 57, 73 New Zealand …29pts […]

France too strong for spirited Japan

10 November 2024 0 comments

By James Harrington France…………….52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos 11, 20, 29, 43, […]

England is still my target – Ben Spencer

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it makes no odds – […]

Magnificent Sam Marques deserves place at the top table

29 September 2024 0 comments

The splendid Samuel Marques – 35 but still going strong and mulling coming out of international retirement – has been declared the ProD2 player of […]

Tonga’s Pat Pellegrini quits Coventry for Super Rugby

4 August 2024 0 comments

Coventry’s Premiership promotion bid has been dealt a blow with star man Pat Pellegrini leaving to join Super Rugby’s Moana Pasifika.

Emma Uren: Great Britain must learn from Olympic setback

4 August 2024 0 comments

Emma Uren has called on her GB Sevens team-mates to learn from a groundbreaking Olympic campaign after they finished seventh at Paris 2024.

Sir Gareth Edwards: Antoine Dupont ‘has a buzz about him’

4 August 2024 0 comments

Simon Thomas talks to Sir Gareth Edwards, rated by many as the greatest rugby player of all time, about the brilliance of Antoine Dupont.

Jeremy Guscott: Current All Blacks lack the fear factor

4 August 2024 0 comments

New Zealand don’t carry the same fear factor that they had in the 2011-2015 era going into this season’s Rugby Championship.

Increase the teams in Olympic Sevens

4 August 2024 0 comments

SOMETIMES you just have to say well done. To witness six days of raucous sell-outs at the Stade de France for the two Sevens competitions […]

Antoine Dupont inspires France to Olympic gold in Paris

28 July 2024 0 comments

Nine months on from their heartbreaking quarter-final loss in the World Cup to South Africa, Antoine Dupont inspired France’s Sevens side to win Olympic gold at the Stade de France.

Rapid Rebbadj has the final say for hosts

28 July 2024 0 comments

SEMI-FINALS WRAP ■By BEN JAYCOCK SPURRED on by a boisterous capacity crowd at the home of French rugby, Les Bleus booked their place in the […]

Argentina, NZ and Ireland go

28 July 2024 0 comments

QUARTER-FINALS WRAP ■By WILLIAM GUPWELL THE opening game of the quarter-finals saw a close encounter in a rematch from the Pool as South Africa ground […]

A golden finish for greatest showman

28 July 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK ANTOINE Dupont cemented himself as one of the greatest cross-code rugby players of all time as his second half performance guided France […]

POOL C WRAP

28 July 2024 0 comments

FIJI secured a hat-trick of wins and France qualified for the quarter-finals despite winning just one of their three pool matches. It was a 12-12 […]

Bryan Habana expects ‘box office’ Antoine Dupont to light up sevens at Olympics

23 July 2024 0 comments

The Les Bleus captain skipped the 2024 Six Nations to focus on the shortened version of the sport. Bryan Habana expects “box office” Antoine Dupont […]

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Tom James: From the start, Fin Smith was destined to make it to the top

Six Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it’s a walk in the park for France

Antoine Dupont returns to Six Nations stage

Sharks 8-20 Toulouse: Toulouse on easy street as the sun beats down

Champions Cup: The seven best match-ups of the weekend

Antoine Dupont set to make only second southern hemisphere appearance when Toulouse face Sharks

Unique Gifts for Rugby Lovers

Channelling Teams of the Past: Derby Day Delight and Cup Dreams for Heol-y-Cyw

Ulster facing Antoine Dupont threat

England duo make world list

France fight back to snatch thriller against All Blacks

France too strong for spirited Japan

England is still my target – Ben Spencer

Magnificent Sam Marques deserves place at the top table

Tonga’s Pat Pellegrini quits Coventry for Super Rugby

Emma Uren: Great Britain must learn from Olympic setback

Sir Gareth Edwards: Antoine Dupont ‘has a buzz about him’

Jeremy Guscott: Current All Blacks lack the fear factor

Increase the teams in Olympic Sevens

Antoine Dupont inspires France to Olympic gold in Paris

Rapid Rebbadj has the final say for hosts

Argentina, NZ and Ireland go

A golden finish for greatest showman

POOL C WRAP

Bryan Habana expects ‘box office’ Antoine Dupont to light up sevens at Olympics

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