Giteau inspires Toulon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Australian star Matt Giteau led French and European champions Toulon to a scrappy, bad-tempered 21-18 win over Oyonnax on Friday to take pole position in the Top 14. The flyhalf played the decisive...
Toulon edge past Oyonnax
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon were give an almighty scare but eventually battled to a 21-18 win over Oyonnax to go first in the Top 14. Despite a misfiring scrum, tries from Juan Smith and Drew Mitchell proved the difference...
Preview: Oyonnax v Toulon
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon travel to Oyonnax fresh from two convincing wins and coach Bernard Laporte wants his team to build on those performances. The reigning Top 14 and European champions were beaten at Charles Mathon...
No one guaranteed a spot - Dusautoir
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThierry Dusautoir insists no one is sure of their place for France's November Tests as the squad met up for a training camp this week. The long-time skipper is expected to lead Les Bleus again for the...
Toulon too strong for Montpellier
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon laid down a marker as they cruised to a 40-17 bonus-point win over Montpellier to move temporarily to the top of the table. Up against a weakened Montpellier side, they did not have everything...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoNo Aaron for ABs: All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has today revealed that Aaron Cruden has been left out of the national squad for the forthcoming clashes with Argentina and South Africa, due to late...
France name Kockott for November
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFrance head coach Philippe Saint-Andr� has named five uncapped players in his squad for November's internationals, with scrum-half Rory Kockott included. Props Uini Atonio and Xavier Chiocci, back-row...
Sloppy Toulon slump at home
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Champions Toulon slumped to a 24-28 defeat at home to Stade Francais at the weekend in a match where they paid a heavy price for squandering 20 points with the boot. It was Stade's first win at the...
Toulon undone at home by Stade
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulon were stunned at Mayol by Stade Fran�ais 28-24, losing on home soil for the first time since January. The reigning Top 14 and European champions paid the price for poor goal-kicking in the second...
Top 14 Wrap: Racing bounce back
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyRacing 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...
