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Irish may move for Jackson

23 December 2018 2 comments

PADDY Jackson is in talks with a number of clubs about a possible move away from Perpignan if, as expected, the Catalan club are relegated […]

Top 14 like look of Brookes

16 December 2018 1 comment

KIERAN Brookes is attracting interest from France’s Top 14 clubs who are looking to add some bulk. Wasps are losing a host of players at […]

Tackle law review as more die in France

16 December 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Concerns: Giant prop Jefferson Poirot PICTURE: Getty Images Jefferson Poirot, the France international prop, has most things to be happy about, […]

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

Bristol killed off by second-half blitz

9 December 2018 0 comments

■By WILL CARPENTER Fast start: Harry Thacker gets the applause after scoring Bristol’s first try after six minutes PICTURE: Getty Images Zebre earn their stripes… […]

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 […]

Tuilagi set to discuss his plans for future

2 December 2018 0 comments

Talks: Manu Tuilagi MANU Tuilagi will sit down with Leicester Tigers in the next couple of weeks to discuss his future with the club. The […]

How beasting from Robson on road to O’Connell put Academic life

25 November 2018 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER sits down with ex-Quins ace George Robson ahead of his Varsity challenge NEVER underestimate George Robson, on or off the field. Of all […]

Bordeaux give Joe the big job – for now!

25 November 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Joe Worsley does not talk a lot in public. In fact, you don’t see him for dust when there are mics […]

Home rule mars Top 14

11 November 2018 0 comments

AWAY wins are still hard to come by in the Top 14. Last weekend out of seven fixtures there was one away win – Racing […]

Sasagi’s in but Tofua on his way

4 November 2018 0 comments

SARACENS have signed Samoa prop Hisa Sasagi on a short-term deal until the end of January. The defending Premiership champions are without several forwards who […]

Clermont win again but Parra’s ruled out

28 October 2018 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Hammer blow: Morgan Parra has broken his wrist and misses the Autumn Clermont strengthened their grip on the Top 14 by […]

Mulvihill expects an all-court battle as Blues aim to consolidate away day win

21 October 2018 0 comments

By ROB COLE THE last time Cardiff Blues won their opening two games in the Champions Cup, they reached the knock-out stages. That was way […]

Itoje ensures Sarries don’t lack firepower

21 October 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD BRAD Barritt’s face was left cut and bruised as Saracens were made to scrap their way to a crucial bonus-point victory over […]

McCall relieved by late bonus try

21 October 2018 1 comment

MARK McCall attempted to put a positive twist to his side’s lacklustre victory which saw the two-time European champions leave it late to pick up […]

Barrett may head east after RWC

21 October 2018 0 comments

JAPAN is emerging as a possible short-term destination for Beauden Barrett and other senior All Blacks after next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan. Barrett’s […]

Lozowski and Kaino cited for Champions Cup incidents

16 October 2018 0 comments

More fallout from Saracens win over Glasgow

What have we learned from the opening rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup?

15 October 2018 0 comments

The Champions Cup pools are taking shape after two intriguing rounds that served up an exhilarating blend of drama, entertainment and controversy. We have seen […]

Gloucester prepared to live or die by the sword

14 October 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Confident: Tom Hudson FULL-BACKTom Hudson promises Gloucester will adopt a rip-roaring approach to their first Champions Cup campaign in five years. The […]

Stretts: No regrets, but now let’s win it

14 October 2018 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY Second spell at Sarries: David Strettle PICTURE: Getty Images DAVID Strettle has been on the receiving end of a Saracens onslaught and […]

Evans expects another early onslaught

14 October 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS JARROD Evans believes weathering an early storm holds the key to claiming another famous French scalp as Cardiff Blues make their first […]

Young unfazed by Toulon galacticos

14 October 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Big game experience: Falcons scrum-half Micky Young PICTURE: Getty Images Ace: Julian Savea A TRIP to the Mediterranean to play Toulon at […]

Saracens need to make a big statement at Scotstoun

14 October 2018 0 comments

JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Threat: Huw Jones picks good lines and has gas to burn PICTURE: Getty Images SARACENS’ trip to Scotstoun to play […]

Horwill: More international stars may follow Joe Marler’s lead

11 October 2018 0 comments

The Harlequins vice-captain also talks about Michael Cheika’s job security

Sexton set for a French swansong

7 October 2018 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter:@neilfissler JOHNNY SEXTON is looking to make a return to France for a second stint after […]

More stars may follow Joe’s lead – Horwill

7 October 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FORMER Australia captain James Horwill believes more top players will follow Joe Marler into Test oblivion unless an ‘unsustainable’ season structure is […]

RUGBY SHORTS

7 October 2018 1 comment

Hartpury strengthen BRISTOL pair James Dun and Charlie Powell have joined Hartpury on dualregistration deals. Back rower Dun –who has featured for the club in […]

Goode is among my star picks to light up Europe

7 October 2018 0 comments

JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK THE European Cup provides us with the chance to see great players rise to the occasion with moments of brilliance […]

Italian legend Parisse set for a thrilling final chapter

30 September 2018 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER talks to iconic Italy No.8 Sergio Parisse at the start of a huge 12 months Giant killer: Sergio Parisse was at the forefront […]

Castres send Euro warning to Premiership

30 September 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Gloucester and Exeter had better beware of French title-holders Castres when they both face them in the Champions Cup this month. […]

Clermont go crashing to end stress for Teague

23 September 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Flawless: Baptiste Serin’s immaculate kicking helped get Rory Teague’s Bordeaux home The vultures circling above the controversial figure of English team […]

Vito looking to cross the Channel from La Rochelle

16 September 2018 0 comments

Eyeing Premiership: Victor Vito FORMER All Black Victor Vito is looking at his options in the Premiership next season with his contract with La Rochelle […]

Ashley-Cooper eyes fourth World Cup

16 September 2018 2 comments

ADAMAshley-Cooper is in talks with the NSW Waratahs over a domestic comeback next season. The veteran utility back, 34, played the last of his 116 […]

Gloucester prop Val eyes move to Top 14

9 September 2018 0 comments

Off? Rapava-Ruskin VAL Rapava-Ruskin could be looking to depart Gloucester when his contract runs out at the end of the season. Rapava-Ruskin, who left his […]

Dragons new enforcer out to prove Jackman faith is justified

9 September 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER World Cup ambition: Brandon Nansen BRANDON Nansen hopes his injury curse has been broken and a consistent run of form with new […]

Bristol win will intensify ring-fence campaign

5 September 2018 0 comments

Bristol Bears downed Bath at Ashton Gate last Friday, and Nick Cain writes why that will fuel a debate that has long been burning

Bath start talks to keep ace Watson at the Rec

2 September 2018 0 comments

Options: Watson BATH have opened talks with England star Anthony Watson about his extending his stay at The Rec beyond the end of the season. […]

Oh for Jonny is lament of Toulon’s sad faithful

2 September 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES Off the bench for Toulon: All Black Julien Savea PICTURE: Getty Images Just two games in and a twittered lament of a Toulon […]

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

Nobody wants to help clubs like us say Ealing

26 August 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY EALING managing director Ben Ward admits he is “frustrated” by Premiership Rugby’s dismissive attitude towards the Championship and has called for an […]

Clermont show why they are favourites

26 August 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Debut try: Paddy Jackson scored for Perpignan PICTURE: Getty Images Apoll of Top 14 coaches anointed Clermont champions before business got […]

Blackadder can’t wait to let Attwood off the leash at Bath

26 August 2018 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW HARD-TRAINING Dave Attwood is ready to be “unleashed” back on the Premiership, says excited Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder. Attwood returned […]

Free agent Qera hopes for a joker

12 August 2018 2 comments

BY NEILFISSLER FORMER Gloucester player of the year Akapusi Qera is leaving French side Agen but doesn’t have any plans to return to the United […]

Davidson lets rip at Bordeaux’s ‘Lucky

12 August 2018 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Tough stance: Bordeaux coach Rory Teague Bordeaux-Begles coach Rory Teague is preparing for the most important campaign of his life with […]

Jackson column: The PRO14 say ‘bah, Humbug’ to festive rugby fans

2 August 2018 0 comments

No Boxing Day fixture to come this winter…

Goosen’s all set to face Racing boo boys

29 July 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Montpellier man: Johan Goosen scores for South Africa against England PICTURE: Getty Images The fixture compilers of the Top 14 have […]

FEATURE: Saracens star Schalk Burger wants the Springboks to join the Six Nations

22 July 2018 0 comments

Lengthy read where the 35-year-old talks retirement and the Saracens back row

My Life in Rugby: Bruce Reihana – former All Blacks, Chiefs and Northampton back

20 July 2018 0 comments

Now skills coach at Bristol Bears

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

15 July 2018 0 comments

BRUCE REIHANA THE FORMER ALL BLACKS, WAIKATO, CHIEFS, NORTHAMPTON AND BORDEAUX-BEGLES PLAYER When All Blacks coach John Hart rang me up to say I’d been […]

Axe swings at Stade as Meyer plays pain game

15 July 2018 0 comments

Star signing at Stade Francais: former Toulouse centre Gael Fickou PICTURE: Getty Images Heads are rolling in Paris. Not quite as many that once did […]

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