Jonny Wilkinson: So Long – And Thanks For All The Kicks

May 19, 2014 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – Jonny Wilkinson announced on Monday, May 19, what everyone has been expecting for some time. He will retire at the end of […]

Top 14 Semi-Finals Review: Go on Then, Who Called That Right?

May 19, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – Toulon and Castres will face off in Paris at the end of the month for the Brennus after a Top 14 semi-final […]

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. […]

Heineken Cup Semi-Final Recap: Saracens Joyful, Toulon Clinical

April 27, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES – FRANCE “I don’t know what happened to Clermont.” That’s what Saracens’ director of rugby Mark McCall said after the Londoners’ 46-6 demolition job […]

Top 14 Preview: Paris or Bust and The End of The Romain Era

April 17, 2014 James Harrington 7

CASTRES, FRANCE – The Top 14 can add another name to the list of players who are calling time on their season. Castres’ legend Romain […]

Top 14 Preview: All For One In Battle Of Paris

March 27, 2014 James Harrington 1

CASTRES, FRANCE – Two matches bestride this weekend’s Top 14 fixtures like the legs of a rugby colossus – the Paris derby between Stade Francais […]