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Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe

9 years ago by The Rugby Blog

Playoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...

Steyn gives Stade bragging rights

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Springbok Morné Steyn's long-range kicking capability took centre stage as Stade Francais overcame the early red carding of captain Sergio Parisse to beat Parisian rivals Racing-Metro 28-19 in Top 14...

CP LNR - Oppositions et programmation TV des demi-finales de PRO D2

9 years ago by Top 14 news

Phase finale 2015 Oppositions pour les demi-finales A l'issue de la 30e et dernière journée de la phase régulière de PRO D2, disputée ce dimanche 10 mai, le classement des 5 premiers du Championnat...

No Euro hangover for Toulon

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Toulon showed no signs of a hangover after their unprecedented third consecutive European title with a five-try 37-21 demolition of struggling Castres in the Top 14 on Saturday. Leigh Halfpenny scored...

Saint-Andre: Replacements lining up

9 years ago by Rugby 365

A shortlist of eight has been drawn up from 66 candidates to replace Philippe Saint-Andre as France coach, the French rugby federation announced. The federation, without identifying any of the finalists,...

Oyonnax: The multicultural side who are thriving at the moment

9 years ago

After surviving relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, Oyonnax are enjoying one of the best seasons in the clubs history. They were expected to be in the midst of relegation dog fight but instead...

Euro finalists slump in France

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Top 14 leading pair Toulon and Clermont suffered shock defeats on Saturday, just a week before they collide in the European Champions Cup Final. Defending French and European champions Toulon went...

Top 14: Toulouse, Stade in final push

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Toulouse face a tough challenge against Stade Francais on Friday in a revival of their Top 14 "Classique" as the chase for play-off spots intensifies. While the showdown has lost some of its historical...

Halfpenny doubtful for Cup game

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is doubtful for Toulon's European Cup semi-final against Leinster on Sunday, 19 April after being forced off with a shoulder injury in his comeback game. He appeared...