The French Barbarians, led by their captain, the third line from La Rochelle Romain Sazy, and the two neo-retirees from Bordeaux-Bègles Louis Picamoles and François Trinh-Duc, lost on the night of Friday to Saturday in Houston (Texas) against the United States 26 to 21. An invitational rugby club, the “Baabaas”, who led 23-7 in the … Read more
The management of the Barbarian Rugby Club unveiled this Monday the group of 22 players (a 23rd name will be communicated limited) who will face the United States, the 1uh July 2022 in Houston (Texas, United States. A team that will be led by a tandem composed of Christian Labit and the recent retiree from … Read more
The British Barbarians, with a strong tricolor connotation (23 players from the Top 14, including 19 French), taught England a lesson on Sunday at Twickenham. Charles Ollivon, captain of the British Barbarians assembled and led by Fabien Galthié, can be proud. At the end of the day on Sunday, the team made up of 23 … Read more
England manager Eddie Jones recalled Saracens player Billy Vunipola to his 36-man squad for the July tour of Australia on Monday. Injuries to Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds will see powerful 29-year-old third center Billy Vunipola make his first international appearance since last year’s Six Nations Championship. England, crushed Sunday by the British Barbarians (52-21), … Read more
Beaten by the British Barbarians (52-21), Sunday, the English coach revealed that the defeat was rich in lessons before the summer tour in Australia. “We wanted to win this game against the Barbarians, don’t get me wrong. But it was also a preparation match for (the tour in) Australia, so we tried to play differently“, … Read more
The Toulonnais was promoted to captain of the selection for the prestigious match against England on June 19. Toulonnais Charles Ollivon has been named captain of the Barbarians, which also includes Clermontois Damian Penaud, for the match against England on June 19, the “Baabaas” announced on Thursday. “Two key players in the resurgence of French … Read more
Toulonnais Charles Ollivon has been named captain of the Barbarians, which also includes Clermontois Damian Penaud, for the match against England on June 19, the “Baabaas” announced on Thursday. “Two key players in the resurgence of French rugby are crossing the Channel to help us face England. If they don’t get around you, they’ll get … Read more