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...
Six Nations preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly and France meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, with Les Bleus looking to get back to winning ways after successive Six Nations defeats - but their recent record in Italy does not make...
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...
France recall Tillous-Borde as Kockott drops out
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFrance have recalled scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde for their Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday, February 28. Rory Kockott, who was largely disappointing in the No. 9 shirt during France's...
Jason Eaton and Julien Bonnaire fight as La Rochelle claims famous win
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpLa Rochelle upset Clermont 16-12Â in the Top 14 on Saturday thanks to a late try by Mali Hingano. Earlier in the game there was a bit of an ugly incident however, with Kiwi Jason Eaton unleashing on...
Sunday Snippets
1 decade agoDavies concern for Wales: Wales head coach Warren Gatland is waking up to worrying news surrounding one of his star players, outside centre Jonathan Davies. Having been left out of Clermont’s match day...
Challenge Cup, J6 - Les résultats et les affiches des quarts
1 decade ago by Top 14 newsRetrouvez les résultats des équipes françaises lors de la J6 et les équipes qualifiées pour les quarts. Aucune équipe française n'est parvenue à se qualifier. POULE 1 Grenoble - Cardiff : 3 - 28...
Muliaina compares Connacht to All Blacks
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialStand-in skipper Mils Muliaina believes his Connacht team-mates are beginning to develop an 'All Blacks mentality' after they dug deep to beat La Rochelle at the weekend and advance in Europe.
Connacht earn place after dramatic final flurry
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCONNACHT produced a remarkable finish in La Rochelle last night to score two tries in the closing four minutes to book a Challenge Cup quarter-final date away to Gloucester.
