While the Aviva Premiership flourishes, the once mighty Top 14 is losing its appeal among French fans for myriad reasons. Can it regain its mojo?Staying loyal: Clermont are one of the few clubs to register attendance increasesLast week two sets of figures were published. On Wednesday the Aviva Premiership disclosed that attendances are up 10.1% this season …Continue reading »
Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter on Racing 92, rats and ‘The Rock’All smiles: Dan Carter has fan during a Racing 92 training session. Photo: Getty ImagesFormer All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter on Racing 92, rats and ‘The Rock’
With Racing 92 the beaten finalists last year and Toulon three-time winners before that, expectations are high that French sides can lift the Champions CupBack in the groove: Leigh Halfpenny is getting some rugby after a long-injury lay-offThe Champions Cup starts this weekend and the seven French sides have experienced fluctuating fortunes so far this season in …Continue reading »
