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 »
In the early years: Mourad Boudjellal poses on the beach in 2007Mourad Boudjellal is not leaving Toulon. After months of speculation that he was going to sell the club, the president …Continue reading »
Who will Guy Noves pick to wear the France No 10 shirt against New Zealand?Man at No 10: Francois Trinh-Duc in action against Argentina in June. Photo: Getty ImagesWho will Guy Noves pick to wear the France No 10 shirt against New Zealand?
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 »
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 »
