Karl Chateau News
Challenge Cup
Marcus Smith brushes off sin-binning to shine as Harlequins impound Vannes
Struggling Harlequins get Los Pumas star back as 1 of 4 changes for Vannes
History made in Top 14 as longstanding record falls to Pumas fly-half
Full list of winners at French rugby awards as Jack Willis retains title
Latest
Waisea Nayacalevu makes drastic position switch on debut for new club
Club-by-club Top 14 salary cap figures revealed for 2026/27 season
Pro D2
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RC Vannes: The beating heart of Bretagne set on joining the French elite
TOP 14
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Top 14 season 2026-27 preview: Which teams are tooled up to stop another Toulouse title?
French rugby clubs handed massive cash windfall running to over 100 million
Pro D2
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ProD2 season 2026-27 preview: Club-by-club guide as French second tier kicks off
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