All posts tagged "Top 14"
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoNick Cain: We don’t want these front row giants
It is dire news when a player is forced to retire due to health issues, as happened last week when France’s...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoSix Nations guide – France: Fabien Galthie looking to tighten up the defences
Brendan Gallagher says France coach Fabien Galthie has eyes very much on the next World Cup
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoRecovery is all that matters for Atonio
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN SOMETIMES, this game of rugby that we follow, that we love, that exults and frustrates us in...
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Features
/ 6 days agoHenry heads to Newcastle
On the move: Stade Francais fly-half Zack Henry and, inset, left to right, Will Rigg, George Turner, Max Hicks and Joji...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Life inside one of rugby’s most prestigious families ft Carwyn Tuipulotu
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Pau No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu to...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week agoUini Atonio retires in a seismic blow to France ahead of Six Nations
France’s Six Nations preparations have been dealt a devastating blow after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with immediate effect following...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Williams: At last we can see signs of stability for Steve Tandy’s Wales
Have you ever had someone try to tell you something really important? But instead of taking in that information, you’re instead...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoDREAM TEAM
SAM NIXON, THE FORMER BATH, BAYONNE, EXETER AND GRENOBLE PROP SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1....
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoGalthie’s ready to look at options
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN SIX Nations champions France cut vice captains Gael Fickou and Gregory Alldritt, as well as the country’s...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoSale Sharks humiliated as Toulouse inflict record defeat
Sale Sharks last night suffered a record 77-7 defeat at the hands of Toulouse as the French team avoided a shock...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoToulouse 77-7 Sale Sharks: That drubbing really hurts, says Alex Sanderson
France’s superstar captain Antoine Dupont put any watching England fans on high alert ahead of the Six Nations after showing that...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoGloucester 14-31 Toulon: Cherry and Whites are taught a lesson in French style
Gloucester’s hopes of further involvement in European rugby this season were easily extinguished by a talented Toulon last night.
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoNorthampton Saints vs Scarlets: Phil Dowson tells his side to keep calm
Phil Dowson will tell his Northampton Saints players to focus on beating the Scarlets at Franklin’s Gardens rather than get ahead...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 weeks agoChris Hewett: Junior Kpoku on course to power up Red Roses
On the basis that Junior Kpoku is 6ft 8ins and 120kgs, his opponents must be dreading the day they run into...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Jackson: Blizzard of points is obscuring the view
The Champions Cup, a misnomer if ever there was one, gorged itself last weekend on a feast of tries: 107 at...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 weeks agoPREVIEW…Lyon v Benetton
Today. Kick-off 1pm, Matmut Stadium de Gerland LAST season’s finalists Lyon face a do or die clash against pool leaders Benetton...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 weeks agoPREVIEW…Racing v Cheetahs
Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, La Defense Arena ONLY pride is at stake in this matchup with both Racing 92 and Cheetahs out...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoJones is Toulon’s secret weapon
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOP 14 totem side Toulon delivered a recruitment surprise this past week, arguably the big signing shock...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoChampions Cup review: Sunday’s action shows no-one is the favourite
Sunday’s Champions Cup action was bigger proof than ever that league form means nothing in the mixing pot of Europe.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoSale Sharks chief Alex Sanderson insists new coaching team will fire his side up
Alex Sanderson believes Sale Sharks’ realigned coaching set-up will lead to improved results after a disappointing first half of the campaign.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoTommy Freeman: I just want Northampton Saints to keep on winning
Tommy Freeman has yet to taste defeat this season for Northampton Saints and is looking to keep it that way today...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 weeks agoNewcastle Red Bulls 26-19 Perpignan: Christian Wade has his side running at full power
Newcastle Red Bulls marquee signing Christian Wade has proved anyone who doubted that he’s still at his best wrong as the...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoToulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron
Having started the season as the URC’s pacesetters, Munster enter today’s Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoToulon did the game no favours
PAOLO Garbisi loves his rugby and so he should, standing as he does on the brink of a Six Nations during...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoScarlets go close but Pau make sure in end
■By ROGER PANTING Scarlets ............38pts Tries: Macleod 22, 37; Hughes 40, Plumtree 43, Hawkins 51 Conversions: Hawkins 23, 38, 41, 44,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 weeks agoThomas on song to put Cardiff in pole position
■By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ...............32pts Tries: Bowen 6, Thornton 40, Assirrati 45, Thomas 74 Conversions: Sheedy 6, 45; Beetham 74 Penalties:...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Rees: It’s time for action, not words
Paul Rees presents his half-term report on the Premiership and finds a clear divide between top and bottom
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 weeks agoConnacht at crossroads
Preview Montpellier v Connacht Today. 1pm By BEN JAYCOCK CONNACHT travel to south of France knowing their meeting with Montpellier could...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoJalibert is pressing his case for recall
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THERE can be doubt as to the identity of the player of the Top 14 season so...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoLeinster vs La Rochelle: Europe’s modern rivalry reaches its next chapter
With the return of the Champions Cup, a series of new rivalries will reignite, including the rematch between last season’s finalists...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoBordeaux-Begles will be a tough test says Northampton Saints prop Emmanuel Iyogun
Northampton Saints face a repeat of last season’s Champions Cup final when they travel to Bordeaux-Begles next Sunday, with Emmanuel Iyogun...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoKyle Hatherell insists promotion is still Ealing Trailfinders’ goal
Back row Kyle Hatherell insists Ealing Trailfinders feels like a Premiership club day-to-day and are pushing hard to make that a...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoToulouse pulled down by little guys
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE second half of the Top 14 season kicked off on the opening weekend of 2026 with...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSaracens confirm signing of Wales’ Tomos Williams from Gloucester
Saracens have confirmed the signing of Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams for next season from Gloucester.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland and Bath centre Max Ojomoh to decide his New Year resolutions
Max Ojomoh will sit down on Wednesday and catalogue his resolutions for the new year.
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: Five reasons for us to cheer in the New Year
A Champions Cup so lacking in substance and purpose, it resembles a ghost searching for someone to haunt; a pre-shrunk Lions...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNonstop coverage a treat for TV fans
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Match winner: Joris Segonds kicked the crucial points for Bayonne with the clock in the red PICTURE:...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Time to restore some meaning in Europe
The ability to fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time...
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Latest News
/ 2 months ago‘Jaminet affair’ is brought to an end
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN AFTER all, a four-point deduction, of which two are suspended, and a 45,000 Euros fine, of which...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: Bath will need the big boys to shine
Bath have got a squad now which, when at full strength, and at home, can take on anyone, whether it’s in...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoToulon vs Bath: Billy Sela handed Will Stuart role as Johann van Graan’s side take on French flyers
Billy Sela has been tasked with locking out the Bath scrum against Toulon in the absence of the injured Will Stuart.
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: Happier hunting ground for Prem clubs in Europe
The opening round of the European Cup was notable for far fewer complaints by Prem clubs that they are always on...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoHarlequins vs Bayonne: Oscar Beard – I want to test myself against the best out there
Marcus Smith returns against Bayonne as Harlequins look to build on an impressive display against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackspn: You’ve still got a few more years to go yet, Leigh Halfpenny
Jimmy Gopperth went to within a fortnight or so of turning 42 when he finally ran out of road down in...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 months agoDragons looking to end poor run
Preview ■ By SAM JACKSON Dragons v Lyon Today. 3.15pm. Rodney Parade DRAGONS believe today’s clash with Lyon can act as...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Joe Makysymiw – The brilliant, emotional world of French rugby
Former Leicester Tigers, Connacht, Dragons and Agen second row, Joe Makysymiw, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoPerpignan say Reece is joining them – but is he?
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Class act: Sevu Reece runs in a try for New Zealand against Wales last month PICTURE: Getty...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoAlbi showing Nissa the way in third-tier tussles
THE third-tier of men’s club rugby — the Nationale — doesn’t usually make many waves in France, even though matches are...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints full-back George Furbank fighting fit on his new fish diet
George Furbank has put the frustrations of the last year behind him as he looks to regain his place in the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoToulouse v Sharks: Visitors will fight hard to send John Plumtree off with a victory
Record six-time winners Toulouse launch their Champions Cup title pursuit today with several star players returning to a fixture that will...
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