France centre Vakatawa ruled out of Six Nations clash with Ireland
The 28-year-old is set to miss the opening two matches of this year’s tournament with knee ligament damage.
The 28-year-old is set to miss the opening two matches of this year’s tournament with knee ligament damage.
The Cork man gathered Finn Russell’s cross-field kick to seal the victory.
Racing have achieved maximum points from the first two rounds.
However, the lineout and maul needs to be much better against Bristol this weekend.
The French giants seemed to be cruising for a bonus point win, but tries from Matt Healy, Alex Wootton and Conor Oliver gave Connacht a hard-won losing bonus.
The westerners are underdogs today in Paris as their Champions Cup campaign gets underway.
Andy Friend’s side are looking for a big performance from their entire matchday 23.
Bundee Aki, Kieran Marmion, Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Quinn Roux, and Ultan Dillane are all set to play.
The Munster man moved to Paris for opportunities like this.
There’ll be a new name on the silverware after tomorrow’s final, which will be played at Bristol’s Ashton Gate.
There are nine positive cases in the club, according to sources, with this weekend’s Top 14 game against La Rochelle postponed.
The 43-year-old has earned an ever-growing reputation in French rugby.
The Tipperary man came in for big praise on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
33-year-old ex-Ulster centre Ian Whitten was excellent in midfield for Rob Baxter’s side.
The two Ireland internationals are part of a formidable looking Racing side as the French club aim to reach their third final in five seasons.
Simon Zebo made his return from injury last weekend as Racing secured a Champions Cup semi-final.
The French club’s attack coach is enjoying working with compatriots Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan.
The Parisians beat Clermont 36-27 in a big quarter-final win on the road.
The Wallaby has received a three-week suspension.
Beale is headed for Racing 92 earlier than planned.
The Australian star has won 92 Wallabies caps.
The Australian duo will join a squad that is already littered with quality.
The Scottish out-half was at the heart of the 49-0 win.
The Top 14 club expressed surprise not to have been contacted about the misconduct charge.
The victory came at an – ahem – cost, with Billy Vunipola forced off with a reported broken arm.
The French side are targeting trophy glory in the Champions Cup this season.
Munster have been dealt more disappointment in the Champions Cup.
Munster have travelled to Paris La Défense Arena for a must-win game which begins at 3.15pm.
The task is a hugely demanding one for Johann van Graan’s men.
Peter O’Mahony is expecting much better from his Munster team tomorrow after some substandard performances recently.
Johann van Graan has selected JJ Hanrahan at out-half for Sunday’s clash with Racing 92.
The Springbok World Cup winner left eight crucial points behind him in Paris.
Johann van Graan’s men are away to Saracens and Racing 92 in the next two rounds.
The Ospreys full-back was dismissed after his boot collided with Teddy Thomas’ face.
The sensational second row is unlikely to be without a club for long.
JJ Hanrahan nearly stole a win for his team against Racing 92 at Thomond Park.
Donnacha Ryan and Simon Zebo were back in Limerick for a clash with their former club, we went minute-by-minute.
The Australian has made a positive impact since joining during the summer.
Players at the Parisienne club have bought into the jersey, which might bring some consistency back when they need it.
The Munster scrum-half is focused on enjoying his rugby again after the dejection in Japan.