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Forgotten Lion's last-gasp try sees Dragons bag shock win in Paris

Wyn Jones’ last-gasp try sent Dragons into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 36-31 win over Stade Francais.At the start of…

PA

05 Apr 2026, 7:39

Faletau, Radwan and Baird among over 20 internationals registered to EPCR

The return of Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau is one of a number of eye-cathcing EPCR registrations ahead of the knockout stages of Eur…

Ian Cameron

30 Mar 2026, 3:46

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle season in tatters after catastrophic triple whammy

La Rochelle’s season suffered a major blow on Saturday as three key players were injured during the 26-15 defeat to Bayonne, lea…

Ian Cameron

29 Mar 2026, 4:52

EPCR confirm Round of 16 match officials for Champions/Challenge Cup

Referees from six different countries will be in charge of the Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures taking place the weekend after n…

Jon Newcombe

24 Mar 2026, 3:57

Italy coach Andrea Moretti agrees Top 14 job ahead of next season

Bayonne have recruited Italy forwards coach Andrea Moretii on a two-year deal ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey

19 Mar 2026, 8:18

Ex-England full-back Nick Abendanon earns new deal

The former Bath, Clermont Auvergne and Vannes player will be staying on at Bayonne as defence and skills coach for two more season…

Jon Newcombe

27 Feb 2026, 7:28

France the end destination as EPCR competitions get schedule tweak

Next season's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will start before the November international window, with the first ro…

Jon Newcombe

27 Feb 2026, 3:50

Manu Tuilagi comes to the defence of England amid Six Nations woes

After a month on the sidelines, Manu Tuilagi will return to action on Saturday for Bayonne against Clermont in the opening fixture…

Anthony Tallieu

26 Feb 2026, 8:28

Bayonne issue statement after axeing Grégory Patat mid-season

Despite a sensational 2024/25 season, when Bayonne qualified for the Top 14 semi-finals for the first time in 42 years, Grégory P…

Francisco Isaac

19 Feb 2026, 2:33

Exclusive

Richard Cockerill set for shock return to French rugby

Richard Cockerill has become the shock favourite to become Brive’s new head coach after they failed to lure Joe El-Abd away from…

Neil Fissler

30 Jan 2026, 2:35

Stade Français boss Paul Gustard reacts to Six Nations snub

The Englishman believes the Parisian club are under-represented in France's 42-man squad for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations.

Jon Newcombe

28 Jan 2026, 1:59

Analysis

Forgotten Ireland star leads way as Pro D2's 'foreign tries' skyrocket

The Pro D2 has crossed into the second half of the season and a record has already fallen: the number of tries scored by foreign, …

Francisco Isaac

25 Jan 2026, 7:30

SFM joins two uncapped England hopefuls on Investec Player of the Year shortlist

Stormers and South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been nominated for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award.

Josh Raisey

21 Jan 2026, 1:53

Opinion

Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round four

The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 ties have been confirmed after a final round of pool stage action that produced drama right…

Josh Raisey

19 Jan 2026, 4:05

Leinster tipped to break France's Investec Champions Cup monopoly

The Irish province are slight favourites with the bookmakers to lift the trophy for a fifth time, ahead of Bordeaux-Begles, who ar…

Jon Newcombe

19 Jan 2026, 1:35

Prendergast saves the day for Leinster as Stormers overcome Sacha yellow to win

Leinster battled to a 22-13 win at Bayonne which secured home advantage in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.

PA

17 Jan 2026, 9:54