All posts tagged "Top 14"
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Toulouse and Bordeaux produce all-time final
Rugby saw a great mix of international and club games being played this weekend, which provided a good variation for fans. ...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoTomos Williams a ‘shocking’ injury loss as British and Irish Lions turn to Ben White
Andy Farrell admits Tomos Williams will be a major loss for the British and Irish Lions after he was forced out...
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Features
/ 6 months agoArgentina out to build on their British and Irish Lions triumph against England
Joe Santamaria looks at the challenge facing coach Felipe Contepomi as he prepares for England If there were any England players...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Dazzling French duo, Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrye are creating history
Peter Jackson looks at the figures and reports that Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey are rewriting the record books Now that...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: France’s locks have that international feel
France have given the All Blacks due notice of something new heading their way, a pair of locks imported from the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 months agoLeicester Tigers move for James O’Connor
Leicester have confirmed the signing of former Australia utility back James O’Connor as one of six new faces arriving at Welford...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoJames Harrington: Fabien Galthie’s squad will need to step up in New Zealand
After all the fuss from players and New Zealand Rugby, after the negotiations between union and league bosses, after the hints...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoWeekend Talking Points: British and Irish Lions Tour opener, Top 14 Final, Legends bow out for BaaBaas
There is a mix of international rugby and club rugby this weekend, as different nations are at different stages of their seasons. The...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Los Pumas stun British and Irish Lions
The summer period is well and truly upon us, meaning that rugby is now shifting its focus to international fixtures. While...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Don’t let Joe Schmidt take British and Irish Lions for a ride
The Lions are being taken for pussycats by Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Contrary to the assurance given by Phil Waugh, the...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards
Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoReferees to use orange option for technical reds
FRENCH rugby’s disdain for the 20-minute red card is undisguised. The FFR, LNR and players’ union Provale have all raged against...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Argentina Preview: Andy Farrell – ‘It’s a full blown Test Match for us’
The British & Irish Lions kick off their campaign this summer with a much-anticipated show starter against Argentina at the Aviva...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Finn Russell dominates Premiership final
Following the Premiership and URC finals, the British and Irish Lions will be as close to full strength as they have...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bath’s title celebrations & Ma’a Nonu rolls back the years
Across the world of rugby, there were lots of moments to look back on from this weekend. Given that it saw...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Argentina selection’s bad news for British & Irish Lions
The devaluing of fixtures throughout the professional game is becoming a blight, and an understrength Argentina facing the Lions on Friday...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Montauban heroes ascend the heights
Bravo Montauban, a team that are the living proof that promotion, relegation and its surrounding jeopardy are the lifeblood of rugby...
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Features
/ 6 months agoSix of the best from the Toulouse globe-trotters
IT’S happened! As predicted in this column some while ago, Toulouse now have six international full-backs who have started for Le...
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Features
/ 6 months agoLeinster’s league win in ’14 was right up there
MY LIFEIN RUGBY IAN MADIGAN THE FORMER IRELAND, LEINSTER, BORDEAUX, BRISTOL AND ULSTER FLY-HALF AND NOW PREMIER SPORTS ANALYST AS A...
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/ 6 months agoAnother bad day for sorry Grenoble
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN All action: Grenoble’s Julien Farnoux takes the fight to Perpignan at Stade des Alpes PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoOwen Farrell set for Saracens return as Racing 92 contract ripped up after one season
Owen Farrell is set to return to the Premiership, rejoining Saracens from Racing 92 on a reported five-year deal. Speculation has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Zander Fagerson ruled out of Australia Tour
With under two weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions kick off their tour with a trip to Dublin...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Adam Radwan’s flying finish is one for the ages
With the Premiership and URC semi-finals having taken place this weekend, alongside the Pro D2 play-off final, rugby saw plenty of...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 months agoChris Hewett: Without jeopardy, the game is nothing
The journey time between the sublime and the ridiculous can be speed-of-sound short: Clement Poitrenaud, the quintessence of French rugby cool...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 months agoChris Hewett: Roll up for the next circus in town, the R360 League
Here's an idea: let’s launch a new rugby tournament to run alongside…er…forgotten its name already. Ah, that’s right. R360. The one...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: Big names are hitting the jackpot at No.10
It pays to be an outside-half in the Premiership. The recently published salary cap report for the 2023-24 campaign saw the...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoFrench Column: Fabien Galthie prepares to spring surprises for New Zealand tour
White smoke of a sort was spotted this week, heralding FFR and LNR agreement on tweaks to the player release deal...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 months agoOwen Farrell looks set for a return to the Premiership
Owen Farrell looks set for a return to the Premiership after expressing a wish to leave Racing 92 one year into...
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Features
/ 7 months agofrom the best coaches I’ve been lucky to learn
MY LIFE IN RUGBY BARRY MADDOCKS THE FORMER ABERAVON CENTRE, WHO HAS ENJOYED A SUCCESSFUL COACHING CAREER AT HARTPURY COLLEGE, ENGLAND...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoToulouse keen to get back in groove
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN SITTING out last weekend’s Champions Cup final was not in Toulouse’s plans at the start of the...
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/ 7 months agoExpect Grenoble to get it right this time
GRENOBLE will go into next Saturday’s ProD2 final as strong favourites for the title, and the prize of promotion to the...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoPete Ryan: The ‘often overlooked’ Sam Davies still tearing up Pro D2
Arguably the most famous position on a rugby pitch, a fly-half is integral to any side at any level. Charged with...
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Premiership
/ 7 months agoSaracens boss Mark McCall declines to comment as Owen Farrell linked to Premiership return
Saracens boss Mark McCall declined to comment on reports that former club captain and England fly-half Owen Farrell could be eyeing...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoCharlie Elliott: The Best Moments of the 2024/25 Champions Cup
The Champions Cup has concluded, and European rugby‘s premier competition delivered some great moments. We saw plenty of drama in the pool stages, a lot of shocks...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoBrave Northampton Saints didn’t have enough in reserve
Injuries have cursed Northampton Saints’ season and there was no relief on their biggest day of the decade.
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoNick Cain: Ben Spencer steps up to prove his worth for Bath
It's been a long time between drinks for Bath’s faithful fans when it comes to winning worthwhile silverware, so no one...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 months agoBath 37-12 Lyon: Ben Spencer sparkles as Bath put Lyon to sword
Bath won their first major trophy for 17 years with the biggest margin of victory in a Challenge Cup Final since...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoProD2 climax to be shown on YouTube
AWAY from the troubles of Biarritz, there’s good news for British-based fans of French rugby’s second-tier ProD2 – it’s back on...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 months agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups in the European Finals
The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will both take place this weekend in Cardiff, providing an opportunity to determine the European champions. Both will see Premiership...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 months agoJohann van Graan wants Bath to enjoy the moment in Challenge Cup final
Johann van Graan wants Bath to “enjoy the moment” when they continue their quest for a possible trophy treble in Friday’s...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoChampions Cup Final Preview: Can Northampton Saints pick up their second star?
“It’s not an individual sport, it’s a team sport, and we need everybody, and that includes support staff and everybody on...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoLawrence Dallaglio: Race for British and Irish Lions spots starts in European Finals
The race for British & Irish Lions Test places begins in Cardiff this weekend as Northampton Saints’ quartet of tourists get...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoBordeaux have a point to prove in Champions Cup final says Adam Coleman
Adam Coleman believes Saturday’s Champions Cup final in Cardiff between Bordeaux Begles and Northampton will be a meeting of like minds....
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoJeremy Guscott: Northampton Saints need team effort to stifle ‘electric’ Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles are great attacking sides, and that is what makes the European Cup final on Saturday at the Principality...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoNick Cain: Championship rebrand can be a real game-changer
The rebranding this week of England’s second professional league as Champ Rugby could be a game-changer in English club rugby, and...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoTry-fests galore as fans flock to ProD2
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try time: Flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored again for Bordeaux in their victory against Castres PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bristol Bears produce two monster tackles in plus British and Irish Lions squad reaction
By Charlie Elliott Rugby saw plenty happen over the weekend, with leagues across the world coming up with some great moments. Social media managed...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 months agoGareth Anscombe on his way to Bayonne
By Sam Jackson Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester to join French Top 14 club Bayonne next season. The 33-year-old...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoJulian Montoya: I will control emotion
By Paul Rees Julian Montoya is leaving Leicester at the end of the season but is determined not to let emotion...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 months agoLeigh Halfpenny is tempted by Beziers move
By Sam Jackson Harlequins full-back Leigh Halfpenny is being linked with a move to ambitious French second-tier club Beziers when his...
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