# Stade Français

Last year

2022

# all change

Stade Francais begin rebuild by adding coach Gustard and eight new players

Scrum-half Morgan Parra, 33, capped 72 times by France, has also joined after 13 seasons with Clermont.

7.1k

Jun 8th 2022, 11:14 AM

# The Warm Up

La Rochelle warm up for Leinster showdown with 19-point win to boost Top 14 play-off hopes

The French outfit also welcomed Will Skelton back to the squad after the second row recovered from a calf injury.

14.7k

May 21st 2022, 11:42 PM

# Test

Connacht facing tough French exam against Stade in Paris today

Despite having already qualified for the knock-outs, Andy Friend’s side want to finish the group stages with a bang rather than a whimper.

6.8k

Jan 23rd 2022, 7:35 AM

# And The Team Is...

O’Halloran to make 199th cap as Connacht ring changes for Champions Cup trip to Stade Francais

The sides will do battle on Sunday afternoon.

7.8k

Jan 21st 2022, 12:27 PM

All time

# Target

'If we want to be that team that gets through, we have to learn to win away from home'

After their superb win over Stade Francais today, Connacht are eyeing up a place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

5.7k

Dec 12th 2021, 4:07 PM

# Champions Cup

Connacht secure bonus point victory to get their Champions Cup campaign off to a flying start

Connacht scored six tries to defeat Stade Francais 36-9 in the Champions Cup this afternoon.

27.6k

Dec 12th 2021, 2:55 PM

# David Versus Goliath

Parisian heavweights to get blown off course by a Gael force in Galway

Connacht take on Stade Francais in their opening Champions Cup fixture at the Sportsground today.

27.7k

Dec 12th 2021, 6:30 AM

# big ambitions

'I definitely feel like I'm ready for it' - Aungier relishing Champions Cup test

The tighthead says he is benefiting from getting regular gametime at Connacht.

4.3k

Dec 10th 2021, 6:30 AM

# belief

'We belong here, I don’t think it's a bridge too far for us'

Connacht head coach Andy Friend believes his squad are in a good place ahead of a new Champions Cup campaign.

9.1k

Dec 8th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Champions Cup

'They have brilliant individuals' - Connacht prepare for Stade Francais challenge

The province host the French side at the Sportsground on Sunday.

3.2k

Dec 7th 2021, 3:16 PM

# Champions Cup

How are the Irish provinces' opponents shaping up for Europe?

Bath, Clermont, Stade Français, and Wasps provide the opposition this weekend.

20.7k

Updated

Dec 6th 2021, 8:21 PM

# Bienvenue

The Luxembourg international joining the AIL after a year with Stade Français

20-year-old Tony Drennan has signed with Queen’s University and still has professional rugby ambitions.

30.8k

Sep 26th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Called Off

Top 14 opener postponed due to Covid-19 cases in Stade Français

The Parisian club has a shortage of fit front row players.

5.2k

Sep 1st 2020, 1:58 PM

# statement

Stade Francais cancel friendly as some players who tested positive for Covid-19 have lung damage

The Top 14 side were due to face RC Toulon later this month.

6.5k

Aug 19th 2020, 5:08 PM

# Top 14

Stade Francais in quarantine due to virus cases

25 individuals from the Parisian outfit have contracted the virus after returning from a pre-season camp.

5.5k

Aug 11th 2020, 8:53 AM

A number of Stade Francais players test positive for coronavirus ahead of Top 14 season start

The players have tested positive for coronavirus after a training camp in Nice.

6.7k

Aug 6th 2020, 8:08 PM

# double coup

Stade Francais sign former Munster lock Grobler and Tongan fullback Veainu

The pair both arrive in the Top 14 from English clubs.

5.6k

Jul 7th 2020, 2:01 PM

# reality sets in

'The situation is worrying' - France's wealthiest rugby side cut budget by 20%

The financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has hit Stade Francais.

7.1k

May 13th 2020, 9:30 PM

# Departure

Former South Africa head coach Meyer quits Stade Francais

The club sit bottom of the Top 14 after just two wins from nine this season.

7.7k

Nov 12th 2019, 6:15 PM

# Farewell

Italy legend Parisse to leave Stade after 15 seasons with French club

The number eight had a year to run on his contract.

12.5k

Jun 28th 2019, 3:48 PM

# Looking Forward

'Stade Français' owner says he's willing to invest €100m of his money in five years'

Leinster’s success continued with the Pro14 trophy on Saturday but they’re already looking forward.

17.6k

May 27th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Top 14

Meyer signs Stade extension as owner promises €100 million investment

The former South Africa head coach will remain in charge of the French club for another two years.

12.8k

May 6th 2019, 5:25 PM

# Au Revoir

'I won't be back in the short-term future': Paul O'Connell rules out immediate Munster return

The Stade Francais coach said he must gather more experience before a potential return.

8.3k

Apr 19th 2019, 4:08 PM

# Top 14

14-man Toulon end Toulouse's unbeaten run ahead of Dublin semi-final

The Top 14 leaders were beaten in Marseille on Saturday.

8.8k

Apr 7th 2019, 12:42 AM

# Au Revoir

O'Connell confirms Stade Francais departure after one season

The former Ireland second row says he does not plan to join another club next season amid links to Toulon.

33.5k

Mar 26th 2019, 2:12 PM

# Looking Back

'I went into that final thinking nothing could stop us': Simon Mason on Ulster, Ireland regrets and identity

The former full-back and goal kicker extraordinaire looks back on a famous Heineken Cup win 20 years ago.

22.3k

Mar 3rd 2019, 8:00 PM

# Top 14

Thomas off injured as Racing warm up for Belfast trip with Toulon win

The French winger could miss next weekend’s game against Ulster.

9.6k

Jan 6th 2019, 12:26 AM

# Nicolas Chauvin

Stade offer free entry to Ospreys clash for all fans in tribute to teenager

Nicolas Chauvin tragically passed away this week and Stade Francais have made tickets for their next match free.

6.5k

Dec 13th 2018, 4:16 PM

# RIP

French rugby hopeful dies following on-pitch heart attack

Nicolas Chauvin, 19, suffered the cardiac arrest while playing for the Stade Francais youth academy.

13.2k

Dec 12th 2018, 10:33 PM

# Trauma

French teenager in intensive care after suffering heart attack while playing rugby

Nicolas Chauvin, 19, suffered the cardiac arrest while playing for the Stade Francais youth academy.

8.4k

Dec 10th 2018, 4:58 PM

# Top 14

Try-scoring Top 14 debut for Jackson but Perpignan thumped by 14-man Stade

Sergio Parisse was sent off for the visitors, but they romped to an impressive 46-15 victory on the opening weekend.

15.5k

Aug 25th 2018, 3:57 PM

# Irish Abroad

O'Connell takes next coaching step as Stade Français look for return to glory

The former Munster and Ireland lock has signed a two-year contract with the Top 14 club.

15.3k

Aug 7th 2018, 3:20 PM

# Paulie

Paul O'Connell takes up coaching role with Top 14 side Stade Français

The Munster and Ireland legend will link up with close friend Mike Prendergast in Paris.

29.6k

Aug 3rd 2018, 3:18 PM

# Appointment

Ex-Munster scrum-half confirmed as new Stade Francais backs and attack coach

Mike Prendergast is moving to the Top 14 club.

10.9k

Jun 15th 2018, 4:34 PM

# Irish Abroad

Irish coach Mike Prendergast set to join reinvigorated Stade Français

The former Munster scrum-half has a growing reputation as an excellent attack coach.

7.7k

Jun 14th 2018, 12:46 AM

# regulation 14

EPCR stands by decision to block German club from Challenge Cup

EPCR say they made Dr Hans-Peter Wild, benefactor of Heidelberger RK and now chairman of Stade Francais, aware of the regulations last year.

10.5k

Jun 7th 2018, 3:24 PM

# stade and deliver

Meyer plans to turn relegation-threatened Stade into 'the best team in the world'

The former South Africa head coach, who will take the reins in Paris next season, was unveiled today.

7.5k

Apr 16th 2018, 1:31 PM

# Magician

The man widely regarded as Argentina's greatest ever player is retiring

Juan Martin Hernandez is set to hang up his boots.

24.7k

Apr 3rd 2018, 7:41 PM

# paris in the spring time

Ex-Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer heads to Top 14 for first job since 2015 World Cup

Meyer has taken over at struggling Stade Francais.

9.6k

Mar 20th 2018, 8:31 PM

# Top 14

Kiwi out-half stars as Oyonnax boost survival hopes with defeat of Stade Francais

The Top 14 strugglers recorded their second straight victory this afternoon.

9.0k

Mar 4th 2018, 2:30 PM