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Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe

9 years ago by The Rugby Blog

Playoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...

Steyn gives Stade bragging rights

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Springbok Morné Steyn's long-range kicking capability took centre stage as Stade Francais overcame the early red carding of captain Sergio Parisse to beat Parisian rivals Racing-Metro 28-19 in Top 14...

The State of Play: who will finish where in Europe’s domestic leagues?

9 years ago by The Rugby Blog

As we approach the business end of the season, there is still all to play for in Europe’s three primary leagues. We’ve taken a look at how we think things will end up in terms of play-off places,...

Euro finalists slump in France

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Top 14 leading pair Toulon and Clermont suffered shock defeats on Saturday, just a week before they collide in the European Champions Cup Final. Defending French and European champions Toulon went...

Top 14: Toulouse, Stade in final push

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Toulouse face a tough challenge against Stade Francais on Friday in a revival of their Top 14 "Classique" as the chase for play-off spots intensifies. While the showdown has lost some of its historical...

Top 14 Highlights - Brive vs Lyon

9 years ago

Brive the winners in a back and forth game of very physical rugby with both Back lines playing heads up rugby. Both kickers exemplary from the tee but Lyon just miss out in this two point thriller.

Top 14: Oyonnax stun Clermont

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Oyonnax stunned Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel-Michelin and Toulon capitalised by winning away in Grenoble, while Brive picked up a vital victory over relegation rivals Lyon.

La Rochelle and Stade in stalemate

9 years ago by Rugby 365

La Rochelle extended their unbeaten run to six matches as they battled Top 14 title challengers Stade Francais to a 19-all draw on Friday. The two points picked up by the visiting side from the capital...

La Rochelle plan a 'great escape'

9 years ago by Rugby 365

La Rochelle can take a significant step towards Top 14 survival if they extend a five-match unbeaten run in the league by beating Stade Francais at home on Friday. At the start of the season, La Rochelle...

Stade Francais earn crucial Clermont win

9 years ago by ESPN Scrum

Stade Francais ended a run of three defeats in their past four matches with a stunning victory against second-placed Clermont Auvergne, running in five tries to win 40-26 and consolidate third place in...