He's won the French rugby presidential election, so what's next for Bernard Laporte?
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French rugby presidential election race heads for the finish line
The French rugby union elects a new president on Saturday – and it's a fight to the finish
Flair is back but France are undone by familiar failings
France are once more playing with flair, and the nation is happy. Following Saturday’s thrilling clash with Australia, Midi Olympique talked of “promise for the future” and L’Equipe praised their…
Five things we learnt from France’s win over Samoa
France won big against Samoa but do they need to up their game against Australia this week?
France coach Novès could be a Fall Guy as Samoa come to town
“Colossal” was the word used by Midi Olympique last week to describe the pressure on Guy Novès and his coaching team ahead of France’s three autumn Internationals. The paper is…
Mass exodus predicted at Stade Francais
Why are so many of the Stade Francais Top 14-winning squad set to leave the Parisian club?
Five things we learnt in rugby – October
‘Pick and Mix’ rugby is a dangerous game. The days of a six month rugby season are long gone. Rugby is a nine month slog for all international players. However,…
France coach Guy Noves faces selection headache at fly-half
Who will Guy Noves pick to wear the France No 10 shirt against New Zealand?
Champions Cup: Stars of Round One
Champions Cup rugby was back with a bang this past weekend and though it was tinged with huge sorrow at the tragic loss of a person so dear to the…
Top 14: Can French sides get off to a flyer in the Champions Cup?
The Champions Cup starts this weekend and the seven French sides have experienced fluctuating fortunes so far this season in the Top 14. With sackings, sales and scandals dominating the…