NO DOUBT about it, Shane Geraghty’s stint in Brive has been eventful, writes Gavin Mortimer. The 25-year-old was to the fore again on Sunday, steering the unfashionable French club into…
Top 14
French focus: Top 14
Toulouse backs coach Jean-Baptiste Elissalde couldn’t help crowing after his side’s impressive defeat of Stade Francais last Saturday, writes Gavin Mortimer. In front of 80,000 fans at the Stade de…
Journey through rugby – Simon Shaw
A three-time Lions tourist, Simon Shaw spent 14 years at Wasps and has represented England in 71 Tests and at three World Cups. Here are a few things you might…
Fixtures for September 2011
For all the Rugby World Cup fixtures including UK kick off times click here. All games live ITV and Talksport Sunday 4 September Aviva Premiership N’hampton v Gloucester (3.30) Live…
England Sevens star Caprice signs for Biarritz
England Sevens star Dan Caprice has been snapped up by French giants Biarritz. The Kent-based wing has signed a two-year deal to play in the Top 14 and Heineken Cup…
Mike Phillips’ search for a club looks to be over
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips three-month search for a new club looks to be over as he is on the verge of joining Top 14 side, Bayonne. From the moment Byron…
James Haskell leaves Stade Francais
England back-rower James Haskell is leaving Stade Francais and may now end up in the Super 15 with the Melbourne Rebels. Haskell is one of a raft of players on…
Henson released by Toulon – but not because of fight!
Gavin Henson will not be playing his rugby at Toulon next season, but the fight he had with team mates after a recent match isn’t the main reason for his…
Dan Carter could still play in Europe
Dan Carter has signed a four-year contract to continue playing for the All Blacks, but left the door wide open for a move to a big French club but inserting…
Josh Matavesi leaves Exeter for Racing Metro
An emotional Josh Matavesi has bid a fond farewell to Exeter Chiefs as he prepared for a new challenge across the Channel. The 20-year-old back brought to a close his two-and-half…