Racing 92 and Stade Français merger called off - A recap
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After a farcical week of French politics and rugby combining, it's official: the controversial proposed merger between Racing 92 and Stade Français is off. We recap what took place, and look at where things stand now.
Until last Friday, the deal - which Stade players criticised as a takeover by Racing more than anything else - looked a dead cert. But a player-led strike, and an intervention from the governing body the LNR postponing both teams' Top 14 fixtures, put paid to the fusion.
The presidents of the two most recent Top 14 champions Racing 92 and Stade Français, stunned the rugby com…
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