Clermont Auvergne

Top 14 semi-final action

This weekend sees the French Top 14’s finest battle it out in the semi-finals.    The round kicks off at Stade Marcel-Deflandre where competition giants La Rochelle and Racing...

Rhodes to leave Saracens at the end of the season

Saracens have confirmed that Mike Rhodes will leave the club at the end of the season after a successful 7 years.   The back-rower arrived in 2015 and has gone on to make 106 appearances for the...

Trevor Brennan's son Joshua to lead France u20s, Ntamack starts

France kick off their u20 Six Nations campaign against England on Saturday at Cardiff Arms Park.   The side will be captained by Joshua Brennan, the son of former Ireland international...

Leicester Tigers confirm departing players

Leicester Tigers can confirm the members of the playing squad departing the club when their contracts end at the end of June 2021.   As already announced during the season, Tomás Lavanini...

TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Union Bordeaux Begles Vs Clermont Auvergne

A playoff spot was at hand in this encounter. Penaud opened the scoring with a try and Jalibert followed up with two kicks thereafter. Maynadier scored a try before half time to give Bordeaux a commanding...

Sons of three rugby greats to turn out for France u20s

France have named their squad of 35 for the upcoming Under-20s Six Nations.   There are a number of familiar names in the squad who are seeking a first Six Nations crown since 2018 and will...

The sorry stats behind Agen's 0-26 Top 14 season

Agen will be playing their rugby in France's second division next season after a truly horrendous 2020/21 season.   The PRO D2 bound side made waves ahead of the season, snapping up the signings...

HIGHLIGHTS: Clermont Auvergne v La Rochelle

France captain Charles Ollivon in doubt for Australian tour

Captain Charles Ollivon looks set to miss France's tour to Australia this summer after the flanker suffered what looked like a serious knee injury against Castres.   Ollivon took over the captaincy...

Toulouse and La Rochelle top the log after a thrilling final day in the Top 14

Toulouse and La Rochelle finish the TOP14 regular season in first and second place respectively.   Emmanuel Meafou and Lucas Tauzin scored before the end of either half to secure a 10-21 win over...