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Top 14 Preview: It’s back after a mid-season break

November 21, 2013 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – The two-week break that coincides with France’s November internationals may have been welcomed by battered and bruised players, but it could not […]

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Lock in a hard place as France’s Maestri sees red for Les Bleus

November 19, 2013 James Harrington 10

CASTRES, FRANCE – A pair of red cards for fighting in Saturday’s game between France and Tonga now looks like small potatoes in a week […]

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 […]

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Top 14 Recap: Castres- Clermont draw, Sir Johnny’s Radar returns and Oyonnax do it again

November 3, 2013 James Harrington 6

Je suis désolé for the late delivery but some internet provider issues delayed today’s release. CASTRES, FRANCE – It has been another week of changes […]

Top 14 Preview: Revealed – Clermont’s secret OTHER record

November 1, 2013 James Harrington 2

CASTRES, FRANCE – It’s a little-known fact* that Top 14 pundits, writers and bloggers are contractually obliged to mention Clermont’s astonishing home record – no […]