Stade Francais earn crucial Clermont win
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumStade 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...
Sexton lifts Racing Metro
9 years ago by Rugby 365Flyhalf Johnny Sexton returned to Top 14 duty after Ireland's Six Nations triumph last weekend and lifted Racing Metro to a 12-6 win at Bayonne. In a wet and windy match in south-west France, Sexton...
Six Nations 2015: France lose fly-half Camille Lopez for England clash in club v country tug of war
9 years ago by The TelegraphThe club v country difficulties facing Philippe Saint-André were laid bare when the France head coach was obliged to confirm that his preferred fly-half, Camille Lopez, had withdrawn from selection on...
Top 14: Toulon back at the summit
9 years ago by Rugby 365Reigning European and French champions Toulon, with a batch of internationals away on Six Nations duty, regained the Top 14 summit on Saturday with a 22-14 win at strugglers Lyon. Clermont had taken...
Castres denied by last-gasp Bustos Moyano
9 years 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...
Best of the weekend: Welsh regions go unbeaten, Sarries halt Wasps’ run
9 years 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
9 years 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...
Top 14 Preview: Castres
1 decade ago by Touchline RugbyThe HistoryFounded in 1906, Castres Olympique were a dominant force in French rugby in the late 1940s. After picking up their first silverware in 1948 in the Coupe de France, les Castrais were crowned...