Thomas Larroquette

Recent activity

• Published 9 months ago

  Bayonne announce two eagerly awaited contract extensions

  Backs coach Gerard Fraser and scrum-half Baptiste Tilloles both signed extensions at Bayonne on Wednesday.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  Toulon: the man who leads the Pilou-Pilou taken into police custody over rape allegation

  BFM Toulon reported on Tuesday that Cédric Abellon, who led the famous Pilou-Pilou before Toulon matches, has been taken into police custody.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  US Dax, a monument of French rugby in peril

  Hit on Monday with a total deduction of 14 points by the financial watchdog, US Dax are in emergency mode. Change could be coming very soon.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  Dan Robson to leave Pau and return to England

  On Tuesday, Gloucester announced the return of Pau's English scrum-half Dan Robson.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  A former South Africa captain dies suddenly

  Former Springboks captain Lusanda Dumke has died at the age of just 29, the South African federation has announced.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  Valence-Romans extend two players and are set to sign a France international

  The Drôme club, currently second in Pro D2, have announced contract extensions for Vincent Vial and Adrien Roux. They are expected to welcome Marco Tauleigne next season.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  Maxime Lucu, Nicolas Depoortère and Maxime Lamothe get a breather

  The three UBB internationals will be rested and will therefore not face the Welsh side Scarlets in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  Duncan Paia’aua suspended, a headache for Perpignan

  The USAP centre was suspended for four weeks on Wednesday after his dangerous tackle in the Challenge Cup against the Newport Dragons.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  “I am sorry”: Eben Etzebeth breaks his silence after his heavy suspension

  South African lock Eben Etzebeth broke his silence on social media on Wednesday. The Springbok addresses his very ugly act against Wales.

  
• Published 9 months ago

  Perpignan land an All Black for next season

  All Black Sevu Reece has signed a three-year deal at Perpignan, the Catalan club announced on Wednesday. An excellent piece of recruitment.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  A South African suspended for one week for stamping on a Bayonne player

  Stormers lock Adré Smith has been suspended for one week by the EPCR disciplinary panel after stamping on Bayonne player Swan Cormenier.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  Melvyn Jaminet seriously injured, and the cause is… unknown

  RCT full-back Melvyn Jaminet was seriously injured against Edinburgh in the Champions Cup on Saturday, but neither he nor his manager knows how he did it.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  A rugby icon ready to help the Italy side?

  According to our colleagues at Midi Olympique, Sergio Parisse is being eyed by the Italian federation. It would like him to coach the lineout alongside Gonzalo Quesada.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  “This is politics”: row after Charles Ollivon’s withdrawal with Toulon

  On Friday, RCT coach Pierre Mignoni spoke out about Charles Ollivon's surprise withdrawal against Edinburgh.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  “Some teams don’t play it”: Thomas Ramos criticises the Champions Cup

  Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Thomas Ramos gave his honest verdict on the new Champions Cup format.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  Nicolas Acébès: “I’d love to do a season with my big brother”

  Nicolas Acébès, brother of Mathieu and a Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Nationale 2) player, opened up with a smile to Ruck Zone last month.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  Rassie Erasmus extends: the very good news for South Africa

  Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks head coach, has been handed an extension by his federation until 2031.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  Two-year prison sentence, one year in custody, for a Soyaux-Angoulême player

  George Tilsley has been sentenced by the Auch court to two years in prison, one of them in custody, for domestic violence.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  Eben Etzebeth escapes the worst after his unacceptable act

  The South African colossus has been suspended for 12 weeks by the World Rugby disciplinary panel.

  
• Published 10 months ago

  Excellent news for Emilien Gailleton after his injury

  Pau centre Emilien Gailleton, injured in his left shoulder against La Rochelle, will not need surgery, L'Equipe reports.