Lyon statement: The sacking of Xavier Garbajosa
Ex-French international Xavier Garbajosa has lasted just a single season as head coach at Lyon, the Top 14 club relieving him of h…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 4:04
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Montpellier sack Xavier Garbajosa mid-season, appoint former French boss Philippe Saint-Andre
Montpellier have parted ways with head coach Xavier Garbajosa and appointed former French head coach Philippe Saint André as his …
Ian Cameron
03 Jan 2021, 10:46
Cotter's position at Montpellier in doubt as Xavier Garbajosa sounded out
Vern Cotter is suffering second season syndrome at struggling Montpellier and the rumours are that last year's beaten Top 14 final…
Online Editors
24 Feb 2019, 17:04
O'Gara's a step closer to French return as La Rochelle confirm Garbajosa exit
Ronan O'Gara's next move has been speculated on all throughout 2019 and it now appears that a partnership with old foe Jono Gibbes…
Online Editors
14 May 2019, 5:30
Top 14 club-by-club 2020/21 season preview: Montpellier
It's the second season for Montpellier under Xavier Garbajosa, who's aiming to bring the excitement back to the GGL Stadium.
James Harrington
06 Aug 2020, 11:54
Analysis
Top 14 season preview: More Test stars head to France but can anyone topple Toulouse?
France's top-flight campaign kicks off this weekend with at least 11 of the 14 clubs holding play-off ambitions.
James Harrington
04 Sep 2025, 2:48
Six head coaches axed: Inside Montpellier’s game of thrones
Benson Stanley is relishing the relative calm that being part of a settled staff has brought.
James Harrington
03 Sep 2025, 4:44
Opinion
France lack killer instinct of champions after dose of rugby ‘yips’
A lack of execution under pressure made France's defeat by England the most demoralising of Fabien Galthié’s reign.
Gavin Mortimer
11 Feb 2025, 12:16
Interview
AB Zondagh: 'To say that it was a difficult situation is an understatement'
Lyon scrum-half Baptiste Couilloud was among several notable names missing from the 42 selected by Fabien Galthie for France’s o…
James Harrington
17 Jan 2025, 4:40
Exclusive
Simon Mannix's Portugal swoop to recruit Olivier Azam
Portugal is getting their muskets ready for the Summer Internationals, and to boost their chances of a positive tour to South Afri…
Francisco Isaac
28 Jun 2024, 8:19
Opinion
Do 'humiliated' Montpellier need a change of ownership?
Mohed Altrad's reign has seen a slew of coaches hired and fired, and club culture eroded.
Gavin Mortimer
09 May 2024, 2:20
New Zealand warned of 'serious mistake' when playing Dupont
New Zealand have been warned of a serious strategic pitfall in playing France and their iconic scrumhalf and captain, Antoine Dupo…
Ian Cameron
08 Sep 2023, 6:15
Opinion
Why Antoine Dupont and a plethora of stars epitomise the soul of French rugby
Food, wine and rugby are inextricably linked in France and it is now de rigeur to swap the oval ball for a career in gastronomy
Gavin Mortimer
18 Jul 2023, 11:48
Exclusive
Exclusive: 'If you don't get results, they shoot you' - Why coaching is more brutal than ever
Social media venom and jumpy CEOs: the toll of the job on coaches and their families.
Jamie Lyall
08 Jul 2023, 3:07
Lions pair Williams and Adams targeted by same French club
Wales' back three players Liam Williams and Josh Adams have been reportedly targeted by French Top 14 side Lyon to join their team…
Ian Cameron
04 Mar 2023, 5:13
Scottish Rugby: 'AB Zondagh has left his position'
The Scottish Rugby Union have confirmed that assistant coach AB Zondagh has left his position with immediate effect.
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2023, 7:34
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