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
Defending champions Toulouse head into this weekend’s Top 14 clash at Toulon without their French half-again stars Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack while the house side is shorn of World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe. If that shows a slackening of depth on Saturday, nothing could be in addition to the fact as this game has … 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
