Top 14
# top-14 - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Castres stun Toulon to win French Top 14 title
Toulon were plagued by uncharacteristic handling errors as they were unexpectedly beaten.
# top-14 - Friday 26 April, 2013
‘It is unfair for people to criticise Sexton for moving to France’
The last time Biarritz prop Ben Broster was at the RDS his side beat Leinster 52-23.
# top-14 - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Bad news for Irish provinces as French Top14 raises salary cap
There could be more international players following Jonathan Sexton in moving to the European mainland.
# top-14 - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Go Jonny, go go! Wilkinson signs on for another year with Toulon
Wilkinson, who turns 34 next month, isn’t ready to pack it in just yet.
# top-14 - Saturday 30 March, 2013
1 more year: Team support convinced Wilkinson to play on
Over to you, BOD.
# top-14 - Friday 1 March, 2013
Signed, sealed and delivered: Rocky Elsom back in Europe with Toulon
The former Leinster flanker could be back in Dublin very soon.
# top-14 - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Money isn’t the main concern for Jonny Sexton, insists Declan Kidney
The Leinster out-half was this week linked to a move to French club Racing Metro.
# top-14 - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
7 things Jonny Sexton should know before considering a move to France
The money might be good, Jonny, but it won’t be the same as home.
6 Nations: 4 French-based players and 5 new caps in Welsh squad
Ireland are first up for Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
# top-14 - Monday 7 January, 2013
Exiles: O’Shea blasts ref as McCall signs on until 2015 with Saracens
The Harlequins director or rugby believes Quins’ referee on Sunday was out of his depth.
# top-14 - Friday 28 December, 2012
Green pastures: 80,000 to watch Harlequins and London Irish square off
Conor O’Shea’s league leaders will be favourites to defeat a rattled Exiles side.
# top-14 - Friday 14 December, 2012
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.
# top-14 - Sunday 9 December, 2012
As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Leinster, Heineken Cup
Joe Schmidt’s side were aiming to beat the unbeatables at the Stade Marcel Michelin this afternoon.
# top-14 - Saturday 10 November, 2012
Fiji make formal complaint over ‘injured’ Qovu
The Racing Metro lock reported himself as unfit for international duty, but subsequently lined out against Perpignan in the Top 14.
# top-14 - Monday 5 November, 2012
Exiles: Murphy and Morris star as Tigers leave Saints cursing
Leicester move up to third in the Premiership while Bernard Jackman’s Grenoble defeated Biarritz to go sixth in the Top 14.
# top-14 - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
Exiles: Humphreys heroics not enough for Irish after controversial late try
The former Ulster out-half thought he had clinched a much-needed win while Cardiff Robin Copeland had a rough homecoming
# top-14 - Saturday 27 October, 2012
Jackman loving life at Grenoble but cursing his old friend Contepomi
The former Leinster hooker has targeted Top 14 survival, and taking some big scalps, this season.
# top-14 - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Tough break: Vosloo right back on Clermont injury list
The South African returned from a five-month layoff for 28 minutes on Saturday.
# top-14 - Saturday 13 October, 2012
As it happened: Racing Metro v Munster, Heineken Cup
Munster lined up at the Stade de France hoping to emulate their 100% winning pool stage record from last season.
# top-14 - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Team News: Wannenberg returns to Ulster to face old teammates and young gun Henderson
The South African Number 8 will have a challenging night against the flanker, Henry and Ferris.
# top-14 - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Heineken Cup blow for Munster as Earls and du Preez ruled out of French trip
There is a silver lining to the selection cloud as Felix Jones is in line for a comeback.
Diagnosis money: Welsh Rugby Union follow Irish lead to lock in Jamie Roberts
The Cardiff Blues centre, who is studying to be a doctor, may get a fancy mála scoile out of this.
# top-14 - Thursday 4 October, 2012
No, Jonny. No, no, no: Wilkinson wants to tour with Lions again
He may be 33 and retired from international rugby, but Jonny Wilkinson hasn’t given up hope.
# top-14 - Saturday 29 September, 2012
Heymans has Bayonne ban cut after saying sorry
“I understand the surprise and disappointment of the Bayonne supporters and I’m sorry for having shocked people, which was absolutely not my intention,” the French star said today.
# top-14 - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Toulouse request players’ licence for coach Servat
“The only hooker that we have left is (Virgile) Lacombe,” said manager Guy Noves. Uh-oh.
# top-14 - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
French clubs may be forced to release players for Lions tour
Warren Gatland will be seeking to invoke an IRB regulation that states the quadrennial event begins on 1 June.
# top-14 - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
Gatland prepared to leave French-based players out of Lions squad
The new coach has issued a warning to the likes of Gethin Jenkins and Mike Phillips, who ply their trade in the Top 14.
# top-14 - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
France scrum-half Yachvili set for surgery
The Biarritz man needs an operation on a slipped disc and faces a spell on the sidelines, the Basque club confirmed today.
# top-14 - Friday 10 August, 2012
Here we go again: Ulster win as provinces name starting XVs for friendly fare
Munster, Leinster, and Connacht have all named squads for their opening games of the season while Mark Anscombe was a winner in France.
# top-14 - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Player Diary: Adam D’Arcy and Ulster gear up for their first match of the season
“We were all standing round arguing who would carry the hostage out, and didn’t even notice him get up and walk out the door himself.”
# top-14 - Thursday 31 May, 2012
Life’ goes on: Perpignan confirm Mafi signing
As expected, the Tongan-born centre has sealed his move to France after six years with Munster.
Ooh la la: Wannenburg finalises Castres switch
The South African back-row has agreed a two-year deal with the Top 14 side.
# top-14 - Monday 14 May, 2012
# top-14 - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Chabal opts for Lyon switch
“I chose Lyon for the human side, for the adventure that this club has offered me,” the 34-year-old said after penning a two-year deal with the club.
# top-14 - Saturday 7 April, 2012
As it happened: Edinburgh v Toulouse. Heineken Cup
We went minute-by-minute as Edinburgh bid to upset the mighty Toulouse and become the first ever Scottish team in the Heineken Cup’s final four.
# top-14 - Monday 5 March, 2012
Watch: Luke Fitzgerald admits ‘there is scope’ for leaving Leinster
The Leinster back is not taking an active role in negotiating his new IRFU contract, but he is not afraid to move abroad if the necessity should arise.
# top-14 - Friday 2 March, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weeekend
Hands up if you fancy watching the golf this weekend.
# top-14 - Tuesday 14 February, 2012
‘Subbies’ not Super Rugby for Sebastian Chabal’s Oz odyssey
The Caveman is going to play rugby in Australia alright, but he’ll be much further down the food chain than you would expect.
# top-14 - Friday 27 January, 2012
Don’t touch that dial: here’s the sport on TV this weekend…
Let me take your coat darling. You sit down… I’ll pour you a drink. It’s been a long week.

























































