Francois van der Merwe rugby player
Francois van der Merwe rugby player

Francois van der Merwe

4th Oct 1983 1.98m/120kg No 4 Lock

Racing dreams ready to become reality

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Francois van der Merwe has grown up with the Racing Metro's dream of mixing it with the best clubs in Europe and now he is living the reality.

Castres cling on thanks to last-gasp Kockott penalty

9 years ago by ESPN Scrum

Rory 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...

Saffa duo rock for Racing

9 years ago by SA Rugby

Francois van der Merwe scored a try while Johan Goosen contributed 14 points with the boot as Racing Métro drew 19-19 with the Ospreys in their European Champions Cup match in Swansea.

Van der Merwe staying at Racing

9 years ago by Rugby 365

South African lock Francois van der Merwe has signed a three-year contract extension with Racing-Metro.

The Rugby Banter Weekly Roundup

9 years ago by Rugby Banter Page

Monday 13th October: Armitage Linked With Shock Move To Bath then named in Toulon team to play on the weekend On Monday, Steffon Armitage, last year’s European Player of the Year, was linked with...

Johan and Juandre lift Racing to 3rd spot

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Tries from Johan Goosen, Francois van der Merwe and Juandré Kruger (2) helped Racing Métro beat Brive 46-32 in their Top 14 clash on Saturday.

Top 14 wrap: Grenoble see off Racing

9 years ago by Planet Rugby

Grenoble showed they will be genuine contenders for a spot in the top six as they downed Racing M�tro at the Stades des Alpes. Elsewhere Brive and Lyon picked up vital victories at home to Bordeaux-B�gles...

Top 14 Wrap: Racing bounce back

9 years ago by Planet Rugby

Racing Metro scored two late tries to pick up a bonus point win at home to Lyon as they bounced back from last week's loss at Clermont. Elsewhere Oyonnax continued their fine home form with a comfortable...

David Smith on French World Cup hit list

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Former Hurricanes and Blues winger David Smith has been included in the French Rugby Federation's hit list of foreign players for next year's World Cup. Smith, who now plays for French Top 14 club Toulon,...

France confirm Armitage interest

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

12 September 2014Armitage is among 10 players that the French Rugby Federation hopes will become eligible for the national side. Australia's Brock James and Rory Kockott of South Africa...