Craig Burden

Stade's SA hooker slapped with ban

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Stade Francais' South African hooker Craig Burden has been suspended for two weeks.

Craig Burden suspended for two weeks

The Stade Français Paris replacement hooker, Craig Burden, has been suspended for two weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing today (Thursday, 1 June) arising from his club's Champions...

Top performing South Africans in France

With the mass influx of South Africans players to France, we have a look at what a Springbok team would look like if we picked the in-form players solely from the European Nation.  To highlight...

Racing 92 and Stade Francais players that may be affected by the merger

With the confirmation of a merger between Racing 92 and Stade Francais, we have a look at some of the players that might be up for grabs to other clubs.   Jacky Lorenzetti, Racing 92 President,...

Top 14 Highlights: Pau Vs Stade Francais

Burden expects 'big challenge'

Craig Burden is confident that the support of the Stade Mayol crowd can play a big part as Toulon continue their defence of the Champions Cup against Wasps on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 2HD.

Tuesday Round-Up

Henry under knife: Ulster back rower Chris Henry went under the knife to explore the magnitude and severity of the blocked blood vessel which has kept him sidelined in recent weeks. Having been forced...

Puma cover for Burden

European champions Toulon announced Tuesday the signing of Argentina hooker Matias Cortese as medical cover for injured South African Craig Burden.

Toulon too strong for Montpellier

Toulon laid down a marker as they cruised to a 40-17 bonus-point win over Montpellier to move temporarily to the top of the table. Up against a weakened Montpellier side, they did not have everything...

Toulon undone at home by Stade

Toulon were stunned at Mayol by Stade Fran�ais 28-24, losing on home soil for the first time since January. The reigning Top 14 and European champions paid the price for poor goal-kicking in the second...