Montpellier edge Toulon
9 years ago by Rugby 365TOP 14 WRAP: Shalva Mamukashvili scored two tries for Montpellier as they led from start to finish to edge a depleted Toulon 33-29 in the big game in France's Top 14 on Friday.
Friday Funnies - Awkward post match chat with Conrad Smith
9 years ago by Rugby DumpA quick festive funny looking back at an interview with former Hurricanes star Conrad Smith in Super Rugby, when he unfortunately was mistaken for a fellow All Black teammate. Smith has a bit of history...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Welsh granted temporary licence after 20-point deduction London Welsh have been granted a temporary licence to play their next two Championship games, but have been deducted 20 league points. "It's...
Owen Franks inks new deal to stay in New Zealand through to 2019
9 years ago by New Zealand RugbyOwen Franks has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby, re-signing with the All Blacks and his Crusaders Super Rugby club through to the next Rugby World Cup in 2019. The 28-year-old tighthead prop,...
France rugby team to stop selecting 'foreign' players, says Laporte
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrance will stop selecting non-French players who have qualified under the three-year residency rule, says Bernard Laporte.
France wants fewer foreigners, and that can only be a boost for Les Bleus
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWith the election of Bernard Laporte as FFR President, a new firmer stance on the selection criteria to play for Les Bleus has been implementedChange in tack: Bernard Laporte has said only French passport...
France to stop selecting 'foreign' players
9 years ago by Rugby 365NEWS: France will no longer select non-French players for its national team, French Federation President Bernard Laporte said on Tuesday.
Team of the Weekend: December 18th
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Guthro Steenkamp The South African loose head prop put in a stellar display for Toulouse in the win over Zebre at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. Steenkamp capped off his all-round dominant performance by...
Clermont v Ulster, Champions Cup: Les Kiss' men aiming to complete double over French side
9 years ago by Irish IndependentUlster face a tough test away in France when they take on Champions Cup Pool Five leaders Clermont Auvergne. Follow all the action right here.
Japan Join Ireland In Women's Rugby World Cup Pool C
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe completion of the Asia/Oceania qualification tournament earlier today means the make-up of the pools for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 is now complete. Japan, who qualified as Asia/Oceania 1, will join...
