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Success in France keeps Joe on radar

7 July 2019 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY finds Oyonnax boss Joe El Abd hungry for another chance with England Success: Joe El Abd helped coach England to a 51-43 win […]

Richard’s the Conquerer of Normandy wasteland

7 July 2019 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Taking on the big boys: Richard Hill has led Rouen to two promotions Richard Hill is a popular Englishman in the […]

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

Hill’s enjoying high life again after painful axe

16 June 2019 3 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to former England star Richard Hill about his success in France Building a legacy in Normandy: Richard Hill PICTURES: Getty Images When […]

Irish count cost of signing Jackson

16 June 2019 1 comment

Controversy: Paddy Jackson leaves court after his acquittal on a rape charge COLIN BOAG I’ve never much enjoyed watching rugby at the Madjeski Stadium with […]

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’

Lam looking to bid big money for Alun-Wyn

9 June 2019 0 comments

In Lam’s sights: Alun Wyn Jones BRISTOL have enquired about signing Wales’ Grand Slam-winning captain Alun Wyn Jones when his contract ends later this year. […]

Paddy needs some luck at Irish

9 June 2019 2 comments

AT a time when they had hoped to be preparing for the World Cup, Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been heading in different directions. […]

Long wait is almost over for French fans

9 June 2019 1 comment

WHEN they finally get round to the denouement at the Stade de France next weekend, the Top 14 season will have spread itself over a […]

Abendanon hoping for a Toulouse match-up

9 June 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Final flourish: Cheslin Kolbe scored for Toulouse “Abendanon believes a final between his team and Toulouse would be the showpiece French […]

Lyon dig in to keep the dream alive for Delon

2 June 2019 0 comments

Finishing in style: Lyon full-back Delon Armitage could go out a champion Direction Bordeaux next weekend where Toulouse will face La Rochelle and Clermont will […]

Warrior Te’o rides east for pay day in Japan

19 May 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE ENGLAND international Ben Te’o is set to play in Japan irrespective of whether he is picked to play at the World Cup […]

Teague gets in line for coach’s job at Racing

19 May 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Farewell: Mathieu Bastareaud plays his last match for Toulon today Racing are out to win a top six place and even […]

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

Kayser finally one of the kings of Europe

12 May 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Getting the party started: Fritz Lee leads the champagne celebrations for Clermont PICTURES: Getty Images VETERAN hooker Benjamin […]

Rebel Cooper in talks to be Quins marquee man

12 May 2019 0 comments

London calling: Quade Cooper WALLABY star Quade Cooper has opened talks with Harlequins over a potential switch to the Twickenham Stoop. Cooper signed only a […]

Armitage storms back to hand Pau a lifeline

28 April 2019 2 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Inspiring: Steffon Armitage made an impressive return Battling English forward Steffon Armitage rode an emotional rollercoaster to help Pau virtually seal […]

Barnes column: Fabien Galthie and Raphael Ibanez to reshape the French

24 April 2019 0 comments

The ultimate humiliation for France head coach Jacques Brunel

David Strettle to hang up his boots

23 April 2019 0 comments

Where does the Saracens wing sit among the Premiership’s top tryscorers?

Kockott fizz has Castres bubbling in Bordeaux

14 April 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Abrasive: But Castres scrum-half Rory Kockott got the job done against Bordeaux-Begles “Doomed Perpignan would like to sign Steffon Armitage, who […]

Injury-free MacGinty delighted to be back

7 April 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Fit again: AJ MacGinty, left, tackles Tom Daly of Connacht HAVING fully recovered from the injuries that have dogged him for the […]

Danny Cipriani signs bumper deal to commit to Gloucester

2 April 2019 0 comments

Gloucester are set for a first Premiership semi-final appearance in eight years since his arrival last summer

Franks craving more of winning feeling at Saints

31 March 2019 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Learning from the master: Paul Hill PICTURES: Getty Images BEN Franks says he is relishing his role as mentor to Northampton’s squadron […]

Rock ‘n’ roll rugby is on the bill at Racing

31 March 2019 3 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN The new Parisian home of Racing, the biggest indoor stadium in Europe, was inaugurated by three performances from the Rolling Stones. […]

Lawday leads list of 11 new faces at the Stoop

24 March 2019 1 comment

■By ADAM ELLIS NEWS EXTRA PLAY-OFF-chasing Harlequins have revealed their hand for next season with the addition of eleven players this week. Building a renaissance […]

Prop Alex ready to come home

17 March 2019 0 comments

Move: Alex Brown FORMER Saracens and Exeter Chiefs tight-head prop Alex Brown could be on his way back to the Premiership at the end of […]

O’Gara: Crusaders is a player-driven club just like Munster

15 March 2019 0 comments

Neale Harvey meets up with the Crusaders backs coach in Australia

Tigers chasing Lions star Davies to replace Manu

10 March 2019 0 comments

Wanted: Wales centre Jonathan Davies LEICESTER Tigers are considering a move for Llanelli Scarlets and Wales centre Jonathan Davies as they plan for life without […]

Hunt for club goes on for wantaway Rhys

10 March 2019 0 comments

RHYS PRIESTLAND is struggling to find a club in France next season according to Blindside sources. In January it was announced that the Wales international […]

So rewarding being part of Razor’s team

10 March 2019 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY meets up with Crusaders backs coach Ronan O’Gara in Australia Polishing the attack: Crusaders backs coach Ronan O’Gara PICTURES: Getty Images Ronan O’Gara […]

Bordeaux mayor puts boot into Teague

3 March 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Finn Russell starred for Racing with a try and an assist The exciting surge of Bordeaux- Begles since the sacking […]

So who would be the real world champions?

3 March 2019 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Not so super: Chiefs clash with the Sunwolves in Super Rugby yesterday Last week details leaked out about World Rugby’s latest brainchild, a […]

Leicester’s offer to Manu Tuilagi is ‘fairly stingy’, says ex-Tiger Lewis Moody

28 February 2019 0 comments

Racing 92’s megabucks stokes conversation of loyalty towards Leicester and if it works both ways

Armitage: Method is Mourad’s madness

24 February 2019 0 comments

Toulon veteran: Steffon Armitage now plays for Pau Steffon Armitage, the player denied England caps because he chose to play in France, has his own […]

Laidlaw in charge as Clermont reclaim top

17 February 2019 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Marksman: Greg Laidlaw kicked 20 points for Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Clermont, whose last outing took place in the Land of […]

Yachvili: The players did ‘sack’ Lievremont

3 February 2019 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Star turn: Dimitri Yachvili kicks the conversion for France during the 2011 World Cup final PICTURE: Getty Images “There was a […]

Troubled Guildford ends time in France

3 February 2019 0 comments

KIWI winger Zac Guildford, who was part of the All Blacks World Cup-winning squad in 2011, has left French division two leaders Nevers for personal […]

Money talks loudest when it comes to club priorities

27 January 2019 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Over the line: Saracens are England’s sole representatives in the Champions Cup last eight PICTURE: Getty […]

Tuilagi interested in move to France

27 January 2019 0 comments

Channel hop? Manu Tuilagi RACING METRO are looking to make a move for England centre Manu Tuilagi but they need to increase the number of […]

Paddy Jackson set for reunion with Declan Kidney and Les Kiss at London Irish

25 January 2019 0 comments

Fly-half to leave Perpignan after turning down one-year option to extend his contract

Richards wants a response at Sharks

20 January 2019 1 comment

DEAN Richards denied his side are struggling for confidence after their seventh straight defeat in all competition. Richards is adamant his men can stop the […]

Dragons left feeling red after another hammering

20 January 2019 3 comments

■By ROGER PANTING DRAGONS’ deficiencies were ruthlessly exposed by a mightily impressive Clermont, who recorded a sixth bonus point win to top Pool 1 with […]

High five for Uren on historic day for Bristol

20 January 2019 0 comments

■By WILL CARPENTER ANDY Uren broke a longstanding club record as Bristol set up their first quarter-final in 12 years at Top 14 high-flyers La […]

Lambie to call time

20 January 2019 1 comment

SPRINGBOKS star Pat Lambie is set to call time on his playing career following a series of concussions according to reports in France. The 28-year-old […]

Newcastle Falcons vs Toulon: Champions Cup Preview

16 January 2019 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons vs Toulon – 18/1/19 Dean Richard’s Newcastle Falcons suffered a heavy 8-45 defeat to French side Montpellier in their last Champions Cup match, […]

Pivac faces Welsh exodus

13 January 2019 0 comments

WALES coach-elect Wayne Pivac could be handed a massive headache before he even starts work with a host of players being offered around France. The […]

We must make sure Alun-Wyn remains in Wales

6 January 2019 1 comment

ALUN-WYNJones is a leader, pure and simple. In my opinion he defines Welsh rugby, which is why it must be one of our top priorities […]

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

Unbeaten, but Worsley knows axe is coming

30 December 2018 1 comment

FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES On his way back home: Joe Worsley is making plans Joe Worsley had seen it all as a Wasps warrior with […]

Wonder of Webb but Stade are heroes all

23 December 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES Standing ovation: Rhys Webb starred for Toulon Stade Francais brought a tragic week to a winning close that allowed them to rediscover the […]

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