Kiwis keep two prized assets
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts. In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea,...
Should Basque clubs Bayonne and Biarritz join forces?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldFollowing Bayonne's relegation from the Top 14, talk of a merger with local rivals Biarritz to create a Basque 'super club' is hotting upStrong views: Bayonne fans protest against a possible...
Ulster's Pienaar in Barbarians team
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar has been named in the Barbarians team to take on Ireland at Thomond Park on Thursday. Welsh duo Alex Cuthbert and Adam Jones join the South African in a line-up...
Bok scrumhalf answers BaaBaas' call
1 decade ago by Rugby 365World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has completed the Barbarians squad to face Ireland and England this week. The BaaBaas face Ireland at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Thursday (May 28)...
Top 14: Bayonne relegated on dramatic day
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTop 14: Bayonne relegated on dramatic day
Top 14: Beauxis costs Bordeaux
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France flyhalf Lionel Beauxis's miss with the last kick of the match cost his side Bordeaux-Begles a place in the Top 14 play-offs on Saturday, as they lost a thrilling encounter against 14-man Toulouse...
Toulon and Clermont in pole position
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Defending champions Toulon and arch-rivals Clermont are in pole position to secure a bye ahead of the Top 14 semifinals in the final round of regulation season matches on Saturday. The duo both sit...
Bayonne scuppers Biarritz merger
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Bayonne President Manu Merin dismissed a controversial plan to merge with historic Basque rivals Biarritz after threats were made against him and his family. It was the second attempt to fuse the financially-troubled...
Could another former champion be relegated from the Top14?
1 decade agoIt is hard to believe that after winning the Top14 in 2013 and also making it to the final last season, Castres could be relegated to the ProD2 at the end of the season. With two games left to go Castres...
Yoann Huget finishes great Toulouse team try against Brive
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulouse scored one of the best returns from a kickoff you are likely to see this season when they hosted Brive last week. Scrumhalf Sebastien Bezy started off the move, catching the ball and dancing...
