Stade Francais

Mind games aplenty ahead of Champions Cup decider

As the top two teams in Europe gear up for an almighty clash at the Aviva on Saturday to determine who will hoist the trophy, La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara is dealing out the confusion in spades....

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

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This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

Mathieu Bastareaud to leave Lyon and return to Toulon

Former France international Mathieu Bastareaud could return to Toulon next season.   However, his return to the club where he won a Top 14 title and three Champions Cup trophies could be in a coaching...

Sale Sharks circle Racing 92 at Paris La Defense Arena

Sale travel to the Paris La Defense Arena with the tough assignment of facing off against Top 14 giants, Racing 92.    Sale put in an energetic shift against Bristol in the previous round...

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

CONFIRMED: Prendergast To Join Munster

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Mike Prendergast will join the province as Attack Coach on a three-year contract ahead of the 2022/23 season.   The former Munster player will...

French clubs battling on two fronts as Top 14 race heats up

Six French clubs are in action across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend but none have secured a playoff spot in the Top 14.   In the most competitive season since...