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With falling attendances, the Top 14 is starting to lose its lustre

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 »

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Is Toulon for sale?

The club have been tight-lipped on the subject, but Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal still seems to be taking steps towards selling the club.Trophy hunter: Mourad Boudjellal has brought huge success to Toulon. (Photo: Getty Images)Toulon took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to officially deny a report in Midi Olympique that they were courting Glasgow …Continue reading »

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Top 14: Can French sides get off to a flyer in the Champions Cup?

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 »

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