Tag: Montpellier
by Fabien Galthie makes boldest gamble yet but defeat to Wales could end France’s reign
The pressure on Fabien Galthie – Getty Images/Stu Forster “If the players give in to it, it’s over,” was France coach Fabien Galthie’s stern warning …
‘I never thought I’d need a psychologist’: The mental toll of being a professional rugby player
Zach Mercer – Getty Images/Bob Bradford Zach Mercer has experienced many highs and lows. Since leaving his youth club Bath in 2021 to join Montpellier, …
The RFU’s fine for comments on social media left a bitter taste
Nowell has made eight appearances for La Rochelle but is yet to score – Getty Images/Thibaut Bossenie It may be 400 miles from Cornwall, but …
England’s fortunes in Europe have changed dramatically in the ten-team Premier League
Irish-born Will Joseph is now impressing Harlequins on the European stage – Getty Images/Patrick Khachfe Picking out the positives from the 2022/23 Premiership campaign is …
Premiership clubs can no longer keep their best players and build a strong wider squad
The loss of Lewis Ludlam in the Top 14 shows how difficult it will be for clubs and the RFU to hold the line against …
Rugby World Cup referee calls bunker system a ‘mistake’ – and wants to face the media
Tom Curry is sent to the bunker after receiving a yellow card from referee Mathieu Raynal – PA/Mike Egerton World Rugby has come under fire …