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Top 14: French Rugby Authorities Drop Ball On Fritz Concussion

September 9, 2014 James Harrington 12

CASTRES, FRANCE – Remember this, 20 minutes into last season’sTop 14 play-off quarter-final between Toulouse and Racing Metro in May? The accidental collision between Florian […]

Two “Charged” in Machete Attack on Clermont French Internationals

July 23, 2014 James Harrington 8

CASTRES, FRANCE – Two men in their twenties have been placed “under formal examination” in connection with a late-night machete attack on three Top 14 […]

Top 14 Play-Off Semi-Finals Preview: Who Dares Predict… Probably Loses

May 15, 2014 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – That’s it… All Top 14-related bets are officially off. All season, wins on the road have been more rare than hen’s teeth. […]

Top 14 Recap: Concussion Scandal Overshadows Historic Double

May 12, 2014 James Harrington 9

CASTRES, FRANCE – The Top 14 play-off quarter-finals SHOULD be remembered for two seismic shocks delivered by Racing Metro and Castres. But they will equally […]

Backs to the wall as New Zealand hang tough to beat France

November 12, 2013 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – New Zealand head to Twickenham to face England this weekend with their perfect record for 2013, but spirited France almost gave as […]

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How can mercurial France stop mighty New Zealand?

November 7, 2013 James Harrington 7

CASTRES, FRANCE – Dan Carter is set to win his 99th All Black cap, while skipper Richie McCaw returns to his favoured number 7 slot […]