Castres improved their chances of making the end-of-season play-offs with a 12-0 win over Clermont at home in the French Top 14 on Saturday. Castres, who have yet to lose at home this season, were unable to cross the line in filthy conditions with driving rain, but four penalties from Argentinian fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta – … Read more
Racing 92 won the last spot in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, defeating 14-man Stade Francais. Racing won 33-22 in the second leg of a tense two-match derby, winning 55-31 on aggregate. This season, they have defeated their neighbours four times. “What is important for us is the qualification. We won all four … Read more
Former New Zealand prop Charlie Faumuina expects to face a “willing” Cardiff side in the European Champions Cup on Saturday despite the hosts missing 32 players due to Covid-19 isolation. The Welsh region will field an outfit made up of academy members, semi-pro players and internationals who did not travel to South Africa last month … Read more
