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France look to maintain autumn momentum

27 March 2022 0 comments

France v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Grenoble GAËLLE Hermet is desperate to go one step further than last year and lead her revitalised France to […]

Leones licked wounds and came back fighting

20 March 2022 2 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IF at first you don’t succeed… roll up your sleeves and get […]

No time to rest as pressures mount up

20 March 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN This should have been a weekend off for those Top 14 and ProD2 players not involved in Super Saturday –a chance […]

All Blacks legends slam quality of Australian franchises

14 March 2022 0 comments

All Blacks Titans John Kirwan and Jeff Wilson have expressed their dismay over the quality on offer in Australia during the early phases of Super […]

Biarritz’s top-flight dream all but over

13 March 2022 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Promotion and relegation matters returned firmly to the forefront of Top 14 rugby minds, after bottom side Biarritz lost 45-17 at […]

Italy find some style but Scots too strong

13 March 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Italy ………………..22pts Tries: Braley 29, Capuozzo 66, 80 Conversions: Garbisi 30, 67 Penalties: Garbisi 4 Scotland …………33pts Tries: Harris 21, 36; Johnson […]

Sexton announces retirement plans

8 March 2022 0 comments

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the 36-year-old signed a new […]

Lock star Jolmes is latest UFO to appear

6 March 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The French for UFO is OVNI – which stands for objet volant non identifié. It is a term that has, over […]

Lemaitre puts his faith in Mignoni

20 February 2022 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre pulled something of a recruitment rabbit out of his hat this week, as he confirmed current Lyon […]

After shock and shell France find they are the sole Slam survivors

13 February 2022 0 comments

By NICK CAIN France …………….30pts Tries: Dupont 2, Baille 54 Conversions: Jaminet 3 Penalties: Jaminet 7, 17, 36, 41, 44, 79 Ireland …………..24pts Tries: Hansen […]

Fickou feels it’s France’s year at last

6 February 2022 0 comments

By JAMES HARRINGTON PREVIEW… France v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France GAEL Fickou admits pressure is mounting on the hugely talented French to […]

Serendipity enhances Euro Cup’s Round of 16

6 February 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT UNINTENDED consequences? You can’t move for them in the Union game, whether the governing class is ring-fencing the Premiership or fiddling around with […]

Sarries kids can shine among stars

30 January 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Wasps v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, CBS Arena Starts at 8: Billy Vunipola MARK McCall is relishing the next block of […]

Toulouse first in line to sign World Cup star de Jager

30 January 2022 2 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER TOULOUSE are favourites to land Sale Sharks World Cup-winning second row Lood de Jager when his contract runs […]

Hook: I’d give Adams shot at 13

30 January 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS JAMES Hook does not expect Wales to retain their Six Nations title but the former Ospreys, Perpignan, and Gloucester star insists Wales […]

Relief as Dupont returns to action

30 January 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Forty-nine days after he last played rugby, scrum-half, Antoine Dupont returned to action last night, alongside international half-back partner Romain Ntamack, […]

Bundee’s out after his moan at referee

23 January 2022 0 comments

Preview Stade Francais v Connacht Today, Kick-off 1pm CONNACHT have qualified for the Champions Cup’s knockout stages for the first time after Cardiff were handed […]

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

23 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s visit to Thomond Park […]

Back row Barbeary ready to rumble

23 January 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES ALFIE Barbeary endured a nightmare 2021 when most of his time was spent recovering from injury, but he was in dreamland last […]

Dupont is suddenly a doubt for Six Nations

16 January 2022 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN No matter what Leinster thought about the situation when the news broke, European rugby officials took one of just two reasonable […]

Bath won’t travel to France unless French restrictions eased

12 January 2022 0 comments

Bath Rugby have confirmed that they will only fulfil Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle if French travel restrictions are eased. Director of […]

Macron’s pique opens way for national cup

26 December 2021 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE chances of a new variation of Covid coming through was as predictable as France’s anti-British president, […]

Angry young man Alfie just wants to play

26 December 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps v London Irish Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, Coventry Building Society Arena LEE Blackett expects a much less angry response from a […]

Joys of scoring written large on Dupont’s face

19 December 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 89 Antoine […]

Versatility can boost Seb’s bid

19 December 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE versatility tag has been a hindrance for many players, but Seb Davies believes it can help him add to his 13 […]

Coly looks destined to be rival for Dupont

19 December 2021 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Depending on your point of view, the fact that France’s so-called ‘golden generation’ shows no sign of disappearing any time soon […]

Heineken Champions Cup preview

17 December 2021 0 comments

The Heineken Champions Cup has been torn apart once more by the coronavirus cancellation controversy with six matches called off, as the integrity of this […]

Dupont ends resistance of plucky Cardiff all-sorts

12 December 2021 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Touchdown: Pita Ahki dives in for Toulouse’s second try despite being held by James Botham PICTURE: Getty Images Cardiff ………………7pts Tries: Adams […]

The cooped-up players deserve our sympathy

5 December 2021 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES’ four regions begin their European campaigns this weekend and they will head into the Champions Cup and Challenge […]

Mercurial Teddy’s off in search of Test rebirth

5 December 2021 2 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France international winger Teddy Thomas wasn’t even in Racing 92’s squad for this weekend’s Top 14 defeat at Castres – yet […]

Euro Cup turmoil as Covid traps the teams

28 November 2021 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER EUROPEAN Rugby chiefs are said to be “worried” and “concerned” for the start of next month’s Champions Cup with three of the […]

Mercer in top form as Eddie looks on

28 November 2021 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The Top 14 returned after a three-week international break for two rounds ahead of the start of the European competitions, with […]

Success of Ruiz puts refs in hot demand

21 November 2021 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN You’d be forgiven for thinking – especially after World Rugby’s sanction against Rassie Erasmus following his video rant after the First […]

Far East life rekindles Freddie’s rugby fire

7 November 2021 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE AFTER his career hit an all-time low at Bath, Freddie Burns says playing in Japan’s Second Division helped him grow as a […]

Players get a breather in season marathon

7 November 2021 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The relief on the faces of those players playing Top 14 rugby in France this weekend when the final whistles blew […]

Azema in for Collazo at Toulon – at a price!

31 October 2021 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Two stories have gripped French rugby this week – the changing of the coach at Toulon, and the possibility of a […]

Ntamack at 12 with Jalibert 10 is the plan

24 October 2021 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN After this weekend’s Top 14 matches, Fabien Galthie’s chosen 42 will head to FFR’s spartan ‘Marcatraz’ headquarters for the pre-November internationals […]

A lot rests on Kolbe’s shoulders – and knee

17 October 2021 2 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Toulon have welcomed a few global superstars down the years – but it’s difficult to imagine any of them have generated […]

Toulouse looking to splash the Kolbe cash | James Harrington

3 October 2021 2 comments

Summer recruits scored 32 of La Rochelle’s 59 points against Biarritz last weekend to the delight, no doubt, of Ronan O’Gara and his coaching team. […]

Gleeson can bring new dimension to England

3 October 2021 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Fresh thinking: Martin Gleeson with the England players at training last week PICTURE: Getty Images THE appointment of […]

Dominici trophy will offer clubs a respite

19 September 2021 2 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Toulon meet Stade Francais in the weekend’s final Top 14 match this evening. The Sunday night game doesn’t usually get much […]

Ears and eyebrows marked out young Toby

12 September 2021 1 comment

Adam Hathaway talks to teammates about Toby Flood who retired this week Toby Flood was a skinny teenager when he was elevated from the Newcastle […]

Fly-halves on move are talk of the town | James Harrington

12 September 2021 1 comment

Clubs’ recruitment and retention plans never stop. No sooner have they closed the book on squad hires for one season, than they’re looking to fill […]

The brooding Lamaison is victim of a bar brawl

5 September 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 75 Lamaison […]

Scots snap up Zondagh

5 September 2021 1 comment

TOULOUSE coach Alan- Basson Zondagh has joined Gregor Townsend’s Scotland coaching team, focusing on attack. The 35-year-old South African replaces Mike Blair, who took over […]

Kolbe’s tax bill set to rocket at Toulon

29 August 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER CHESLIN Kolbe, below, could find himself worse off following his recordbreaking move to Toulon thanks to the French […]

Ronan O’Gara’s diamonds can come up trumps | James Harrington

29 August 2021 0 comments

James Harrington previews the new Top 14 season and sees promise in La Rochell’s hopes of banishing heartbreak in the final

I’m delighted for Cheslin Kolbe, he deserves all the riches | Jeremy Guscott

29 August 2021 0 comments

The newest member of rugby’s One Millions Pounds Club, Cheslin Kolbe warrants the rich rewards for his entertaining skillset

Brookes in to power up Toulon set-piece | James Harrington

8 August 2021 0 comments

A Toulouse-like revival at Toulon doesn’t look set to happen this season on paper

Hero Howley hits turbo to land European glory

1 August 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s May 23, […]

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