Stander: Resilient Aki will enjoy superb Irish career Ireland international CJ Stander has praised the mental strength of Bundee Aki and believes the Connacht centre will enjoy an "unbelievable" Test career. Rugby • 14 Nov 17
Stander: Resilient Aki will enjoy superb Irish career Ireland international CJ Stander has praised the mental strength of Bundee Aki and believes the Connacht centre will enjoy an "unbelievable" Test career. Rugby • 14 Nov 17
Uncertainty over Johan Goosen's rugby future South Africa back Johan Goosen appears to have made a shock retirement from rugby at the age of 24. Rugby • 16 Dec 16
Uncertainty over Johan Goosen's rugby future South Africa back Johan Goosen appears to have made a shock retirement from rugby at the age of 24. Rugby • 16 Dec 16
Ward concerned for blunt Munster attack Munster’s inability to create scoring opportunities will be a worry for Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team ahead of their Champions Cup opener against Racing Metro, according to Tony Ward. Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Ward concerned for blunt Munster attack Munster’s inability to create scoring opportunities will be a worry for Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team ahead of their Champions Cup opener against Racing Metro, according to Tony Ward. Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Madigan boots Bordeaux to Racing victory on debut Ian Madigan got his Bordeaux Bègles career off to the perfect start as he kicked all his team’s points in the 15-9 home win over reigning champions Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14 season opener. Rugby • 20 Aug 16
Madigan boots Bordeaux to Racing victory on debut Ian Madigan got his Bordeaux Bègles career off to the perfect start as he kicked all his team’s points in the 15-9 home win over reigning champions Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14 season opener. Rugby • 20 Aug 16
O’Gara: Racing must move on after 'sickening' loss Ronan O’Gara says that Racing Metro must prove their worth domestically after their disappointing12-point defeat to Saracens in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 15 May 16
O’Gara: Racing must move on after 'sickening' loss Ronan O’Gara says that Racing Metro must prove their worth domestically after their disappointing12-point defeat to Saracens in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 15 May 16
Racing end Toulon's European reign Maxime Machenaud was the Racing Metro hero as his late penalty ended Toulon's three-season reign as the champions of Europe in the Champions Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 10 Apr 16
Racing end Toulon's European reign Maxime Machenaud was the Racing Metro hero as his late penalty ended Toulon's three-season reign as the champions of Europe in the Champions Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 10 Apr 16
Sexton's Racing Metro pipped at death by Saracens Johnny Sexton and his Racing Metro team-mates suffered heartache as Saracens centre Marcelo Bosch landed a match-winning penalty with the final kick of the game to win 12-11 in Paris and book a Champions Cup semi-final spot. Rugby • 05 Apr 15
Sexton's Racing Metro pipped at death by Saracens Johnny Sexton and his Racing Metro team-mates suffered heartache as Saracens centre Marcelo Bosch landed a match-winning penalty with the final kick of the game to win 12-11 in Paris and book a Champions Cup semi-final spot. Rugby • 05 Apr 15
O'Gara: Sexton nowhere near return to action Racing Metro assistant coach Ronan O'Gara insists Johnny Sexton will not rush his return after suffering concussion and says the outhalf has "a substantial way to go" before playing again. Rugby • 19 Dec 14
O'Gara: Sexton nowhere near return to action Racing Metro assistant coach Ronan O'Gara insists Johnny Sexton will not rush his return after suffering concussion and says the outhalf has "a substantial way to go" before playing again. Rugby • 19 Dec 14
Concussion makes Sexton a doubt for Italy match Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is a doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations game against Italy after Racing Metro said he would be out until 14 February due to concussion. Rugby • 18 Dec 14
Concussion makes Sexton a doubt for Italy match Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is a doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations game against Italy after Racing Metro said he would be out until 14 February due to concussion. Rugby • 18 Dec 14
Sexton expected to be fit for Springboks Test Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for Saturday’s Test against South Africa and will train with the rest of the squad today. Rugby • 03 Nov 14
Sexton expected to be fit for Springboks Test Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for Saturday’s Test against South Africa and will train with the rest of the squad today. Rugby • 03 Nov 14
Sexton returns for Racing Metro Ireland international out-half Jonathan Sexton will start for Racing Metro against Northampton in the European Rugby Champions Cup after recovering from a broken jaw. Rugby • 17 Oct 14
Sexton returns for Racing Metro Ireland international out-half Jonathan Sexton will start for Racing Metro against Northampton in the European Rugby Champions Cup after recovering from a broken jaw. Rugby • 17 Oct 14
O'Gara: Sexton return will boost Ireland Although sad to see Johnny Sexton leave Racing Metro, Ronan O’Gara believes his decision to return to Leinster will boost Ireland in the long-run. Rugby • 05 Sep 14
O'Gara: Sexton return will boost Ireland Although sad to see Johnny Sexton leave Racing Metro, Ronan O’Gara believes his decision to return to Leinster will boost Ireland in the long-run. Rugby • 05 Sep 14
Sexton returning to Leinster for 2015/16 season Jonathan Sexton will be back wearing Leinster colours in the 2015/16 season after the Ireland out-half signed a new deal with the IRFU. Rugby • 05 Sep 14
Sexton returning to Leinster for 2015/16 season Jonathan Sexton will be back wearing Leinster colours in the 2015/16 season after the Ireland out-half signed a new deal with the IRFU. Rugby • 05 Sep 14
Sexton ruled out for two months Johnny Sexton faces a race against time to be fit for Ireland's autumn international Test series after breaking his jaw in club action with Racing Metro. Rugby • 01 Sep 14
Sexton ruled out for two months Johnny Sexton faces a race against time to be fit for Ireland's autumn international Test series after breaking his jaw in club action with Racing Metro. Rugby • 01 Sep 14
Racing offer Sexton new four-year deal Leinster's chances of luring Ireland international outhalf Johnny Sexton back to Ireland may be fading after Racing Metro coach Laurent Labit revealed the French side had offered the 29-year-old a four-year contract extension. Rugby • 22 Aug 14
Racing offer Sexton new four-year deal Leinster's chances of luring Ireland international outhalf Johnny Sexton back to Ireland may be fading after Racing Metro coach Laurent Labit revealed the French side had offered the 29-year-old a four-year contract extension. Rugby • 22 Aug 14
Sexton inspires Racing to Top 14 semi-finals Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton has inspired Racing Métro to a 21-16 victory over Toulouse at Stade Ernest Wallon in the Top 14 play-offs to secure a place in the semi-finals. Rugby • 09 May 14
Sexton inspires Racing to Top 14 semi-finals Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton has inspired Racing Métro to a 21-16 victory over Toulouse at Stade Ernest Wallon in the Top 14 play-offs to secure a place in the semi-finals. Rugby • 09 May 14
Racing Metro want Sexton to stay on past 2015 Racing Metro want to tie Johnny Sexton down to a new contract in France and are keen to extend his deal beyond 2015, the Irish fly-half revealed. Rugby • 07 May 14
Racing Metro want Sexton to stay on past 2015 Racing Metro want to tie Johnny Sexton down to a new contract in France and are keen to extend his deal beyond 2015, the Irish fly-half revealed. Rugby • 07 May 14
O’Gara clarifies Heineken Cup comments Ronan O’Gara has moved to clarify comments in which he said the French Top 14 was a bigger competition than the Heineken Cup - saying his remarks referred to the feeling among French players. Rugby • 02 May 14
O’Gara clarifies Heineken Cup comments Ronan O’Gara has moved to clarify comments in which he said the French Top 14 was a bigger competition than the Heineken Cup - saying his remarks referred to the feeling among French players. Rugby • 02 May 14
Sexton denies rumours of a return to Ireland Jonathan Sexton has quashed speculation linking him with an early return to Ireland from his club side Racing Métro. Six Nations • 18 Mar 14
Sexton denies rumours of a return to Ireland Jonathan Sexton has quashed speculation linking him with an early return to Ireland from his club side Racing Métro. Six Nations • 18 Mar 14
Sexton on the score-sheet for Racing Jonathan Sexton landed two penalties in Racing Metro’s 18-8 win over Bayonne in the French Top 14. Rugby • 16 Feb 14
Sexton on the score-sheet for Racing Jonathan Sexton landed two penalties in Racing Metro’s 18-8 win over Bayonne in the French Top 14. Rugby • 16 Feb 14
Phillips signs for Racing Métro Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips has signed for Racing Métro, the club's president Jacky Lorenzetti has confirmed. Rugby • 02 Dec 13
Phillips signs for Racing Métro Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips has signed for Racing Métro, the club's president Jacky Lorenzetti has confirmed. Rugby • 02 Dec 13
Ireland's Sexton left on bench for Racing Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton played no part for Racing Metro in last night's Top 14 game against Biarritz. Rugby • 03 Nov 13
Ireland's Sexton left on bench for Racing Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton played no part for Racing Metro in last night's Top 14 game against Biarritz. Rugby • 03 Nov 13
Sexton knew nothing of O'Gara's move to Racing Jonathan Sexton has told RTÉ Sport that he knew nothing of Ronan O’Gara’s move to Racing Metro where he will work as kicking coach for the Parisian club. Rugby • 18 May 13
Sexton knew nothing of O'Gara's move to Racing Jonathan Sexton has told RTÉ Sport that he knew nothing of Ronan O’Gara’s move to Racing Metro where he will work as kicking coach for the Parisian club. Rugby • 18 May 13
O'Gara confirms retirement Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro. Rugby • 18 May 13
O'Gara confirms retirement Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro. Rugby • 18 May 13
Munster reach Heineken Cup quarter-finals Simon Zebo scored a hat-trick of tries as Munster swept past 14-man Racing Metro and reached the Heineken Cup quarter-finals, knocking Leinster out in the process. Rugby • 20 Jan 13
Munster reach Heineken Cup quarter-finals Simon Zebo scored a hat-trick of tries as Munster swept past 14-man Racing Metro and reached the Heineken Cup quarter-finals, knocking Leinster out in the process. Rugby • 20 Jan 13
