The loose morals of the Top 14, Pascal Pape's play-acting, the new high-tackle laws and a three-way relegation scrap are all put under the spotlightBack in the game: Bristol Rugby are in with a shout of avoiding relegationGoosen – Top 14 reaping what it’s sown December saw Johann Goosen retire from rugby in what some see as …Continue reading »
With the election of Bernard Laporte as FFR President, a new firmer stance on the selection criteria to play for Les Bleus has been implementedChange in tack: Bernard Laporte has said only French passport holders can play for France
An era has ended in France. In an interview with Midi Olympique on Monday, national coach Guy Noves discussed his …Continue reading »
A duty of care is due any to any player but with more money than ever coming into the game, there are fears some are being exploited with tragic circumstancesGone but not forgotten: Tarbes' Fijian prop Isireli Temo took his own life In September Isireli Temo flew from France to Fiji for a holiday. The 30-year-old prop had recently joined Tarbes but …Continue reading »
He's won the French rugby presidential election, so what's next for Bernard Laporte?Top man: Bernard Laporte looks surprised after winning the FFR election. Photo: Getty ImagesHe's won the French rugby presidential election, so what's next for Bernard Laporte?
The French rugby union elects a new president on Saturday – and it's a fight to the finishFlying the flag: Will French rugby fans be happy with the election result? Photo: Getty ImagesThe French rugby union elects a new president on Saturday – and it's a fight to the finish
