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# French Rugby

Last year
2022
# Shock
France star Vakatawa forced to retire from rugby aged 30
The talismanic back has been forbidden from continuing his professional career in France on medical grounds.
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Sep 5th 2022, 3:11 PM
# Shock
Nakosi sparks crucial score as Castres upset rivals Toulouse to reach Top 14 final
They will face either Bordeaux-Begles or Montpellier in the final after tonight’s 24-18 victory over the reigning champions.
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Jun 17th 2022, 11:01 PM
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# le fils prodigue
Michalak looking forward to 'element of madness' as he leaves Sydney Roosters to reunite with Toulon
The former out-half will return to Toulon in December in charge of ‘individual player development’, the French club announced on Monday.
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Oct 18th 2021, 7:32 PM
# French Rugby
Premier Sports to show live Top 14 action from this weekend after securing rights for Ireland and UK
The coverage will begin with four live matches and a highlights show.
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May 26th 2021, 1:21 PM
# Covid-19
Top 14 chiefs postpone decision on next season's Champions Cup places
EPCR is considering reformatting the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup for next season.
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May 7th 2020, 8:17 AM
# no dice
'I have an amount of work to do here' - O'Gara dismisses reports linking him to France national team
Reports suggested the Munster legend would join Jacques Brunel’s backroom staff for the World Cup.
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Mar 30th 2019, 3:36 PM
# succession plan
Next France coach will be chosen before World Cup says Les Bleus rugby chief, Laporte
He also commented on stories linking Ronan O’Gara to the French backroom staff.
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Mar 27th 2019, 3:46 PM
# initiative
French rugby set to trial revolutionary tackle law changes
World Rugby chief executive officer Brett Gosper says outcomes could be released in 12 months’ time.
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Mar 19th 2019, 10:41 PM
# RIP
French rugby hit by fourth death in eight months
Nathan Soyeux passed away in Dijon on Sunday, having been admitted to hospital after an adverse reaction to a tackle in a match.
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Jan 7th 2019, 9:30 PM
# RIP
French second division rugby player dies
Louis Fajfrowski, 21, died in the changing room of his club Aurillac.
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Aug 11th 2018, 8:14 PM
# Party people
Eight French players dumped from Six Nations squad escape further punishment
However, the FFR said that after-match activities will be more tightly controlled from now on.
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Apr 30th 2018, 8:30 PM
# mads
Madigan gears up for demands of gruelling French season
Madigan came off the bench for Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday night in Toulouse.
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Aug 29th 2016, 7:04 AM
# close shaves
Nail-biting: 3 times Ireland have been involved in Six Nations final day deciders
Ireland have mixed experiences when it comes to the Six Nations being decided on points difference
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Mar 19th 2015, 5:30 PM
# oh la la
5 memorable reasons to love French rugby courtesy of Rugby HQ
We’ve always had a soft spot for some flair from Les Bleus.
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Jun 5th 2014, 9:50 PM
# French Rugby
Sky Sports land five-year deal to show Top 14 rugby from next season
The British broadcaster previously tied up a deal to show the Pro12 from September onwards.
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Apr 18th 2014, 1:27 PM
# KO
Chabal handed 3-week ban for knockout punch
The former French star could have faced a 12-month suspension.
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Jan 3rd 2014, 6:17 PM
# pro div 2
VIDEO: Chabal gets smashed, gets angry in French second division
All together now, OOOOHHH!
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Sep 21st 2013, 4:54 PM
# Top 14
Wilkinson wins out in French battle with Sexton
European champions Toulon eased to a 41-14 victory over Racing Metro.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 11:01 PM
# Obvious
Harinordoquy: 'I felt [Lièvremont] was lost'
The back row dynamo has come out swinging against France’s maverick coach in his first major interview since the Rugby World Cup.
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Oct 31st 2011, 6:10 PM