Franck Azema rugby player
Franck Azema rugby player

Franck Azema

7th Apr 1971 1.82m/80kg Head Coach

Toulon confirm signing of Romain Poite

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top 14 giants Toulon have confirmed the signing of former international referee Romain Poite as a consultant at the club.    A club statement read: “The French international referee Romain...

Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday.       A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...

Preview: Little to separate Toulon and Saracens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Something will have to give in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at the Stade Félix Mayol on Saturday night, with both sides having won three of their previous six meetings in European...

Bizarre: International referee linked to Montpellier coaching gig

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In one of the most bizarre transfer rumours this year, Top 14 and International referee Alexandre Ruiz will hang up his whistle to join the coaching staff of Montpellier.   A report by Midi...

Parisian Derby provides Finn Russell with final chance to impress Lions' coaches

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse look to book a place in the Champions Cup final this weekend other TOP14 clubs will be playing catch up.     Relegation-threatened Bayonne...

Jono Gibbes takes Clermont job, O'Gara promoted at La Rochelle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont have announced that Jono Gibbes will replace Franck Azema as the new head coach.   Gibbes returns to Clermont having worked with the club as the forward's coach when they won the TOP14...

Franck Azema to step down as Clermont head coach at season's end

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont head coach Franck Azema has announced that he will step down from his position at the club at the conclusion of the current season.   Azema has been at the club for 11 seasons – serving...

Clermont confirm the signing of Los Puma Lavanini

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers and Los Pumas second rower Tomas Lavanini has signed a two-year deal with Top 14 giants Clermont.   Lavanini joined the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2019/20 season and has...

Fireworks expected at Ashton Gate as Bristol end 12-year hiatus

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's been 12 years since Bristol took on Europe's best and this weekend Pat Lam's side are welcomed back to the Champions Cup by French giants Clermont.   The new format of the Champions Cup will...