The eye gouge still occurs in rugby but it is something that needs to be stamped out of the game for fear of serious and permanent damage Not fair game: Interfering with the eye area is subject to heavy suspensions but still goes onNo one forgets their first gouge. Feeling another man’s finger burrowing into one’s eye is a frightening experience. It happened …Continue reading »
The start of the Champions and Challenge Cup starts in 10 days time and for the tournament's organisers the action can't come quickly enoughThe Champs: Saracens are favourites to go back-to-backThe Champions Cup starts in earnest this month with enough high-profile clashes to whet the appetite of the most ardent …Continue reading »
South African Jake White is set to be replaced as Montpellier coach by Vern Cotter next summer – here's a look at where he went wrongWatchful eye: Montpellier head coach Jake White oversees training. Photo: Getty ImagesSouth African Jake White is set to be replaced as Montpellier coach by Vern Cotter next summer – here's a look at where he went wrong
The rise of the Top 14 has been inverted by the steady decline of the French national team but new JIFF regulations may be about to stem the tidePaying public: Fans will be seeing more French qualified players next seasonMidi Olympique’s XV of the Weekend in Monday’s edition was a United Nations of rugby talent. England’s Nick Abendanon at …Continue reading »
After four rounds of Top 14 action, La Rochelle are sitting pretty at the top of the table. Can they keep it up? Surprise package: Could La Rochelle win the Top 14?A gambler would have got enticing odds if he’d bet a few euros on La Rochelle to be leading the …Continue reading »
