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# Irish Abroad
James Cronin set to join Biarritz in the Top 14 after leaving Munster
The 30-year-old Ireland international is set for a move to France.
# Irish Abroad
'I play rugby because I love the game, not just because my brothers play'
20-year-old hooker Billy Scannell is heading into his second season with Biarritz in France.
# Irish Abroad
'This move happened at the right time but I got such a good grounding in Munster'
Back row Dave O’Callaghan is a year into his time with French club Biarritz.
# Javad Zarif
Iran's foreign minister makes surprise G7 summit visit
Flight-tracking websites showed a plane travelling from Tehran to Biarritz.
# Biarritz
Macron says G7 leaders have agreed on joint statement over Iran
US President Donald Trump, however, has denied signing off on a joint G7 message.
# bon courage
Ireland U20 international Scannell signs for French club Biarritz
The 19-year-old hooker joins after a season in the Munster sub-academy.
# eastern promise
€3 million investment from Hong Kong saves Biarritz from relegation
A regular European challenger in the noughties, BO are relieved to cling on to a place in Pro D2.
# Irish Abroad
James Coughlan's Pau lead Pro D2 after O'Sullivan's Biarritz lose
The former Munster No. 8 has had a good start to life under Simon Mannix in France.
# Money
O'Sullivan's Biarritz with biggest Pro D2 budget, while Toulouse lead Top 14
The LNR has revealed the provisional figures for all French professional clubs this season.
# Transfer
O'Sullivan's Biarritz make another smart signing in Philip van der Walt
The South African No. 8 will join from the Cheetahs to replace Imanol Harinordoquy.
# swansong
Harinordoquy leaves Eddie O'Sullivan and Biarritz for a final season with Toulouse
The number eight has chosen one last year in the Top 14 over a season in Pro Div 2.
# Additions
O'Sullivan's Biarritz pull off transfer market coups by signing Davies and Evans
The former Ireland head coach welcomes an All Black and a Wallaby on board in the south of France.
# Irish Abroad
Biarritz confirm all-French coaching staff for new boss Eddie O'Sullivan
Benoît August and Pierre Chadebech will aid the Irishman in setting his structures at the Pro D2 club.
# Class
Ex-France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili to retire at the end of the season
The elegant Biarritz playmaker will hang up his boots at the conclusion of the current Top 14 campaign.
# sub
Jonny Sexton on the bench for Racing Metro's Top 14 tie
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will be relieved that Sexton has only been selected as a replacement.
# West's awake
'We used to do weights training in a little shed' - O'Halloran on Connacht's rise
The Galwegian winger has seen a lot of positive changes in his seven years at the Sportsground.
# pool 3
Heineken Cup: 'Quins perfect record in tact after Biarritz mudbath
Conor O’Shea’s side finished their pool campaign with a win in Biarritz.
# francetastic
Heineken Cup: Toulon join Ulster and Quins in the 1/4 finals while Biarritz fight on
Dimitri Yachvilli and his buddies may yet rue that late conversion miss in Galway.
# hell 4 leather
VIDEO: 4 classic Heineken Cup matches when 4 tries did the trick
The miracle match makes the grade and three other beauties.
# flirtation
'I had to stop the president from pulling a Biarritz t-shirt over my head' - O'Driscoll
The rugby legend recalls a visit to the south of France that almost led to his Leinster departure.
# Pro12
Connacht v Munster: 3 key battles to decide the outcome
History favours the Reds but a glance at the teamsheets suggests a home win.
# home banker
Pro12: Ulster and Connacht look to overcome home woes
Leinster and Munster have enjoyed a swathe of away day successes in Belfast and Galway respectively.
# Heineken Cup
Shane Byrne 'not nervous at all' as Leinster stand on the brink
The former Ireland hooker believes Joe Schmidt will be looking ‘to win at all costs’ today.
# phwoar
Your seriously unglamorous rugby pic of the day
The conditions for tonight’s game between Connacht and Biarritz aren’t ideal, to put it mildly.
AS IT HAPPENED
Biarritz v Connacht, Heineken Cup
Eric Elwood’s men were hoping to make it three wins from four in Europe this season.
# vital
Heineken Cup: 3 things to look out for this weekend
European dreams could be shattered for three of Ireland’s four representatives.
# Previews
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby
Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.
# Heineken Cup
Team news: Just one change for Connacht ahead of Biarritz return
Johnny O’Connor comes in at openside flanker for the injured Willie Faloon.
# Heineken Cup
Elwood pays tribute to 'immense' McSharry ahead of Biarritz tilt
The Connacht backline is looking its most dangerous in recent memory.
# Happy Holidays
Heineken Cup: Biarritz suspend coaches ahead of Connacht rematch
Jack Isaac and Serge Milhas have been put on a month’s leave by club president Serge Blanco.
# Heineken Cup
Connacht are a bloody good team declares Biarritz fullback Balshaw
The westerners are looking to pull off a Heineken Cup double against the French side on Friday.
# Heineken Cup
Marmion puts hero-worship to one side as he trumps Yachvili
The 20-year-old scrum-half was instrumental in Connacht’s 22-14 win over Biarritz.
# Heineken Cup
Biarritz win was better than Quins but we want more - McCarthy
The Connacht lock believes a return victory next week in France is a distinct possibility.
# Heineken Cup
The drinks are on Elwood as Connacht stun Biarritz
Dan Parks and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored the points but the 23-man squad can all be proud of their effort.
AS IT HAPPENED
Connacht v Biarritz, Heineken Cup
We were in Galway for the crucial pool three clash between the westerners and two-time European finalists.
# Provincial
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend's European rugby action
Our four provinces are facing into a pivotal fortnight of the season, here’s all you need to know.
# Heineken Cup
Lock in: McCarthy back in harness for Connacht
The formidable international second row is one of two welcome changes ahead of Biarritz’ visit to the Sportsground.
# Heineken Cup
Just in time for Connacht: Harinordoquy returns after 6 months with knee injury
Over to you, Andrew Browne.
# Happy Meals
Heineken Cup: Huge wins for Saracens, Harlequins and Clermont
Sarries were so delighted with their 45-0 win over Edinburgh that they splashed out £302.15 in McDonalds.
# HCup
Heineken Cup Preview, Pool 3: Is the West really awake for Connacht?
From a Connacht perspective, this pool presents both opportunities and threats.