Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogPlayoff 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...
TOP 14, J24 - Montpellier - Bayonne : 33-16
1 decade ago by Top 14 newsMontpellier s'est imposé 33-16 face à Bayonne en se montrant particulièrement performant en fin de recontre. La partie aurait pu se terminer de différente façon car à la mi-temps, les Bayonnais faisaient...
Steyn gives Stade bragging rights
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springbok 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...
No Euro hangover for Toulon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulon 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...
The State of Play: who will finish where in Europe’s domestic leagues?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogAs we approach the business end of the season, there is still all to play for in Europe’s three primary leagues. We’ve taken a look at how we think things will end up in terms of play-off places,...
Phillips regrets letting down mother
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales scrum-half Mike Phillips says dealing with his mother in the wake of headline-making off-field incidents has been the "worst" aspect of his career. The 32-year-old Racing Metro player has...
Phillips ponders Racing extension
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsVeteran Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips hopes to continue his career beyond the end of his Racing Metro contract, which expires in June 2016. Phillips, 32, says "there's been a bit of chat" about...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoGloucester fined: Gloucester have been fined after it was revealed they played an inelligeble player against Sale on March 29. Mariano Galarza was signed from Worcester last season but did not feature...
Spedding helps Bayonne in relegation battle
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comScott Spedding's hat-trick helped Bayonne to a vital win over Grenoble in their battle for survival in the Top 14. The French international full-back, who is a former South African under-21 international,...
Top 14 Highlights: Bayonne vs Grenoble
1 decade agoBayonne lead from beginning to finish in this 10 try thriller at the Stade Jean Dauger. Bayonne scored 6 tries while Grenoble stayed in touch early on in the game with four penalties and three tries...
