Tag Archives: Top 14

Juan Imhoff was among the scorers today, crossing for Racing 92 in their away match against Toulouse. The Parisian club came off second best, falling to a 42-27 defeat in what is undisputedly France’s Heartland rugby city. Imhoff was one of two Pumas involved for Racing 92. Both he and RWC …

Facundo Isa scored against Top 14 leaders Montpellier on Saturday. The Argentine back-rower’s try helped Toulon to a 32-17 home victory. In addition to scoring, Isa also had a hand in assisting a try for Chris Ashton. Isa’s own try came from close range. It was a simple pick-and-go score …

The regular season of the Pro D2 ends this weekend. The final round has all 16 teams taking to the field at the same time. With eight matches played together no team can know precisely what they require to potentially reach the play-off’s or even avoid relegation. All eight matches are …

The business end of the Top 14 season sees clubs with calculators in hand. Places in the Top 14 play-off’s remain wide open while the rush to avoid relegation is far from over. Also on the line are places in next season’s European Champions Cup. Against this backdrop there will …

The season is over for Facundo Bosch. The Argentine hooker suffered a minor injury playing for Agen against Oyonnax on Saturday. It occurred with him playing out of position as flanker and being named Man of the Match. Agen Coach, former Puma Mauricio Reggiardo, made the decision to field Bosch …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Robert Paylor The sophomore lock for the UCal Golden Bears suffered a catastrophic neck injury while playing in the Collegiate Nationanal …

While Saturday’s performance against Paris will not be fondly remembered by Clermont there was a good early try scored by Patricio Fernández. The Argentine fly half split the Stade Français defense to score the only try of the match for Clermont. Fernández’ try would help his side to a 13-13 …

Facundo Bosch scored a vital try in what was a man of the match performance for Agen on Saturday. His try and general play helped Agen secure a crucial victory and likely means the club will now avoid relegation from the Top 14 down to the Pro D2. In addition …

Week 23 of the Top 14 season sees matches being played on Saturday and Sunday. It is another round promising to deliver further twists and turns as both places in the play-off’s remain wide open as does the relegation situation. Opening action in week 23 is a south-west classic with …

The penultimate rounds of the French second division is here. Many teams are playing for the right to earn a place in the Top 14 next season. Others are fighting for their survival or simply planning for next season and looking to be more competitive. The Pro D2 has been …