Thomas Larroquette
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PublishedDuring the Six Nations, Perpignan crush Pau at Aimé-Giral
In the rearranged round 17 Top 14 fixture, USAP produced a fine performance to win comfortably against the league's second-placed side, Pau (40-24).
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PublishedPro D2: Colomiers and Vannes just keep going, breathing space for Dax… the first results of a magnificent round 21
Round 21 of the Pro D2 has (almost) delivered its verdict. Seven matches were played on Friday. Here are the first results ahead of the game between Grenoble and Brive.
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PublishedJoseph Laharrague extends at UBB, the real answer to cover for Jalibert?
UBB extended the contract of their young fly-half Joseph Laharrague on Wednesday. Good news for a player tipped for a fine career.
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PublishedLike Siya Kolisi, a Racing 92 South African leaves the club mid-season
Hacjivah Dayimani and Racing 92 parted ways on Wednesday. The South African back-rower will no longer wear the sky blue and white jersey.
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PublishedFrance: Depoortere out, Moefana a doubt… A Pau pairing should start
In certain positions, the cascade of injuries is a reminder of how lucky France are to be able to call on so much talent. At scrum-half, for example, Nolann Le…
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PublishedAnthony Belleau and Northampton, the romance goes on
International fly-half Anthony Belleau extended his contract with Northampton Saints on Tuesday. Good news for a man who set himself a bold challenge.
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PublishedA fire destroys his home: young rugby player Arthur Terriere’s call for help
The young Rion-Morcenx (Fédérale 2) player, in the Landes, has seen his house destroyed by the flames. He and his grandparents now have nothing left and are appealing for help.
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PublishedA huge clash, a duel at the other extreme… Pro D2 is back this week
Six Nations, Top 14 and... Pro D2! It is going to be a busy rugby week with one match on Thursday evening and the rest on Friday. We should be in for a treat.
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PublishedSam Prendergast, Irish rugby’s new whipping boy
In deep trouble once again at the Stade de France against France on Thursday evening, Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast is the target of plenty of criticism.
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PublishedToulouse and Aurillac on top, Montauban, Dax and Valence struggling… the LNR has rated the clubs’ academies
On Wednesday, the LNR unveiled star-rating tables assessing the various professional academies in Top 14 and Pro D2 for the 2024-2025 season.
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PublishedThe magician Virimi Vakatawa returns to the pitch and defies his heart
Reckless risk-taking or simply the joy of living out his passion? Opinions are split this Friday, after the announcement of Virimi Vakatawa's return to the pitch. The former France centre…
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PublishedUini Atonio: a Grand Slam, two European titles… In pictures, the big moments of the giant’s career
Uini Atonio has left his mark on the history of Stade Rochelais and France. A look back at the packed career of the New Zealand-born giant.
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PublishedUnhappy Ireland come down hard and drop Bundee Aki for misconduct
Ireland have left Bundee Aki out of their squad for the Six Nations. The centre is said to have behaved badly during a match with his province, Connacht.
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PublishedCareer cut short for Uini Atonio, victim of a cardiac event
On Wednesday, Stade Rochelais announced that Uini Atonio had been admitted to intensive care following a cardiac event. He must now bring his rugby career to an end.
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PublishedStade Toulousain welcomed a visit… from the Lebrun brothers
On Tuesday, Stade Toulousain hosted the two stars of French table tennis: Alexis and Félix Lebrun.
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PublishedFrance: Montagne at tighthead, Cros back… The latest trends eight days out from Ireland
The shape of the France side that will take on Ireland on 5 February in the Six Nations is becoming clearer.
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PublishedTwo of the world’s best tacticians will not be coaching the All Blacks
New Zealand are still looking for a head coach to replace Scott Robertson. But it will not be Joe Schmidt or Vern Cotter.
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PublishedReda Wardi to join Montpellier and their colossal pack
France international loosehead prop Reda Wardi has agreed to join Montpellier ahead of next season, L'Equipe has reported.
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PublishedDeath of Quentin Gobet: Gérald Darmanin has replied to the father of the player killed on the road
Justice minister Gérald Darmanin has replied to a letter from Philippe Gobet. He is the father of Quentin Gobet, killed by a reckless driver in September 2024 in Niort.
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PublishedPhenomenal speed, an Olympic dream… Meet Arthur Prevost, who has swapped bobsleigh for rugby
Arthur Prevost's profile is one of a kind. A few weeks ago, the 27-year-old signed for Floirac, a Fédérale 1 club. Nothing out of the ordinary so far. Except that…