Toulouse boss condemns ugly scenes involving Romain Ntamack
Romain Ntamack made his return to action on Sunday, starting in Toulouse's 44-20 loss to Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 having miss…
Josh Raisey
23 Mar 2026, 3:43
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Snubbed France star Damian Penaud switches position for Bordeaux
Bordeaux-Bègles, in search of points in the fight for the Top 14 final stages, will field their international fly-half Matthieu J…
Willy Billiard
22 Mar 2026, 5:08
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
Exclusive
Tongan warrior Sione Kalamafoni extends pro career into a 17th season
The loose forward has signed a contract extension with Pro D2 high flyers, Vannes, that runs until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Jon Newcombe
11 Feb 2026, 2:04
Exclusive
Carlu Sadie: 'I was 2mm away from death, exactly the same as Steven Kitshoff'
Bordeaux's South African juggernaut has charted an extraordinary journey back to the field following a career-threatening neck inj…
Jamie Lyall
01 Feb 2026, 4:49
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
Can the ‘poor defence’ brigade please stop moaning? Rugby is the best it’s ever been
Fans who complain about missed tackles when a try is scored fail to realise rugby is at the highest level ever in attack and defen…
Paul Williams
20 Jan 2026, 5:02
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
Bordeaux flex Champions Cup credentials with win in Bristol
Bristol were outgunned in their duel with Bordeaux for top spot in Pool Four of the Investec Champions Cup after falling 27-15 at …
PA
18 Jan 2026, 7:18
'What’s not to like? I don’t get the critics': Lawrence Dallaglio
Former England captain and two-time Heineken Cup winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, has sprung to the defence of the Investec Champions C…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 5:50
Analysis
Woki's wingspan and Willis' might point the way for France and England at the Six Nations
The soon-to-be-Bordeaux team-mates were the weekend's oustanding back-row forwards. Will their nations take heed?
Nick Bishop
13 Jan 2026, 23:00
Bordeaux star likens Henry Pollock to notoriously chirpy All Blacks great
Henry Pollock's on-field shenanigans and off-field character have drawn comparisons to All Blacks great Dane Coles following his s…
Ned Lester
13 Jan 2026, 17:59
Opinion
‘Gloating at opponents should never be part of rugby’s fabric but devilry can have an allure’
Louis Bielle-Biarrey taunting Henry Pollock might offend rugby traditionalists but social media attention may attract a new audien…
Neil Squires
13 Jan 2026, 6:32
Seven former Investec Champions Cup winners still to qualify for knockouts
With one round of the pool phase left to play, Toulouse are in danger of missing out on the knockout stages of the Investec Champi…
Jon Newcombe
12 Jan 2026, 9:10
