England v France: Scott Spedding tears turn to cheers as South African-born full-back wins over French hearts
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScott Spedding burst into tears when told he had been picked to play for France. The South African-born Bayonne full-back does not look the crying type. He is a hulking presence, tall, strong-limbed,...
Top 14: Toulon back at the summit
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Reigning European and French champions Toulon, with a batch of internationals away on Six Nations duty, regained the Top 14 summit on Saturday with a 22-14 win at strugglers Lyon. Clermont had taken...
Castres denied by last-gasp Bustos Moyano
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCastres were denied a first Top 14 away win of the season as Martin Bustos Moyano's last-gasp penalty earned relegation rivals Bayonne a 21-19 victory on Saturday. Romain Martial gave the away side...
Best of the weekend: Welsh regions go unbeaten, Sarries halt Wasps’ run
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogChiefs go Second as Manoa saves Saints blushesA pulsating round of Aviva Premiership games lifted the spirits of fans across England after the 6 Nations result last weekend, with some excellent games producing...
Castres cling on thanks to last-gasp Kockott penalty
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumRory Kockott scored a last-gasp penalty to keep Castres' Top 14 survival hopes alive as they beat relegation rivals Lyon23-20 on Saturday. The home side's victory was made to be more impressive having...
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade agoToulouse dent hopes: French outfit Toulouse suffered an almighty setback this weekend, as they went down 9-3 to an Oyannax win at Stade Charles Mathon, Infront of a lively home crowd, the hosts left Guy...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 2nd MarchTom Taylor Agrees to Bayonne Switch: Canterbury and Crusaders utility back, Tom Taylor, has announced he will move to France to play for Bayonne at the end of this year.Taylor ,25, says...
Crusader Tom Taylor signs with French Top 14 club
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCrusaders utility Tom Taylor is taking his play-making abilities to France, signing a three-year deal with Top 14 club Bayonne. The 25-year-old played three Tests for the All Blacks in 2013 and will...
Bayonne sign two internationals
1 decade ago by Rugby 365French club Bayonne have announced the signings of England-capped back Mathew Tait on a two-year contract and All Black Tom Taylor, who has agreed a three-year deal.
