By David Reyrat Published 1 hour ago, Update 1 hour ago In Cape Town, in the semi-final of the United Rugby Championship on June 11, the Stormers got rid of the Irish of Ulster, after eliminating the Scots of Edinburgh in the quarter-finals on June 4. GALLO IMAGES/Getty Images via AFP ANALYZE – Five franchises … Read more
By David Reyrat Published 4 minutes ago, Update 1 minute ago On June 18, the URC final pitted Cape Stormers against Pretoria Bulls, the former winning 18-13. RODGER BOSCH/AFP DECRYPTION – Five franchises will compete in the European Cups next season. To pave the way, in the short term, for the integration of the Springboks … Read more
The coach of the XV of France Fabien Galthié has decided to call on three newcomers for the tour of the Blues in Japan. Nice surprise for the young Enzo Reybier, Louis Le Brun and Matis Perchaud. Initially called up to the U20 France Men group by Jean-Marc Béderède, the manager announced that the Oyonnax … 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
FIGARO INFO – By registered mail, the municipality announces that it will no longer pay the electricity bill from July 18th. Date on which it will also cease to take care of the maintenance of the lawn of the Aguilera stadium. Move of mercy. This Monday morning, at eight o’clock, employees came to cut off … 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
Wallabies manager Dave Rennie on Monday urged Rugby Australia not to pull out of Super Rugby Pacific by launching its own domestic competition in 2024. Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has reportedly told his New Zealand counterpart Stewart Mitchell that their partnership could end due to an imbalance in broadcast revenue, in favor of New … 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
The selection committee communicated on Monday the list of referees who will frame the championship final between Castres and Montpellier. Tual Trainini has been chosen to referee the Top 14 final between Castres Olympique and Montpellier Hérault Rugby. This Friday, June 24, 9 p.m. at the Stade de France, the 37-year-old French referee will kick … 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