Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle go top in France Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle side have gone top of the table in France after a home win over Stade Francais in the Top 14. Rugby • 20 Feb
Top 14 season opener postponed after Covid-19 cases The opening match of French rugby's Top 14 season featuring Stade Francais against Bordeaux-Begles this weekend has been postponed due to coronavirus, the league has ... Rugby • 01 Sep 20
'Cheika loved Killiney Hill for pre-season' - Jackman Bernard Jackman recalls the tough pre-season training he endured at Leinster under Michael Cheika. Rugby • 27 Jun 19
POC: Munster not an option until I gain more experience Paul O'Connell has ruled out a return to Munster in a coaching capacity in "the short-term future", and said he needs to garner more experience ... Rugby • 19 Apr 19
Paul O'Connell says au revoir to Stade Francais Paul O'Connell has confirmed he will leave Stade Francais at the end of the season but insists he has not lined up a coaching role ... Rugby • 26 Mar 19
O'Connell set to leave Stade Francais - report Paul O'Connell is ready to cut short his stay with Stade Francais, according to French broadcaster RMC. Rugby • 22 Mar 19
Coughlan: To say rugby kills is an outrageous statement Pau academy coach James Coughlan has said the backlash to rugby in the wake of the tragic death of Stade Francais teenager Nicolas Chauvin must ... Rugby • 20 Dec 18
Stade Francais to honour deceased academy star Stade Francais are offering fans free entry to tonight's European Challenge Cup clash against Ospreys as a tribute to academy player Nicolas Chauvin, who died ... Rugby • 14 Dec 18
O'Connell has no coaching master plan for the future Paul O'Connell says he still has no grand plan for his future in coaching - unlike his former Munster and Ireland team mate Ronan O'Gara. Rugby • 19 Sep 18
O'Connell on 'difficult' and 'exciting' career move Speaking exclusively to RTÉ Sport, Paul O'Connell explains the decisiuon to move to Paris, his hopes at Stade Francais, the challenges for his family and ... Rugby • 04 Aug 18
Paul O'Connell named Stade Francais forwards coach Paul O'Connell will join fellow Munster men Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan in Paris after it was confirmed he's set to join Stade Francais as ... Rugby • 03 Aug 18
Contepomi to return to Leinster as backs coach - report Felipe Contepomi is set to return to Leinster as a backs coach, according to reports. Rugby • 24 Jun 18
Former Boks coach Meyer to take over at Stade Francais Former South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer will take over at Stade Francais next season after signing a two-year contract with the option of a further ... Rugby • 21 Mar 18
Dan Tuohy makes move to Stade Francais Dan Tuohy has moved to Stade Francais as he looks to for a fresh start after an injury-riddled period at Bristol. Rugby • 08 Mar 18
Seán O'Brien in race to be fit for European opener There was mixed news today on the injury front for Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Montpellier at the RDS. Rugby • 10 Oct 17
Irish abroad: Sarries sink O'Callaghan's Worcester A look at how some of the Irish plying their trade across the water fared over the weekend. Rugby • 01 Oct 17
Northampton grab Champions Cup rugby spot Northampton fought back from being 22-6 down and having Tom Wood sent off to secure a thrilling 23-22 win over Stade Francais and secure European ... Rugby • 26 May 17
Stade Francais see off Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues' hopes of playing Champions Cup rugby next season came to an end in Paris as they were beaten 46-21 by Stade Francais in ... Rugby • 19 May 17
It's Northampton for Connacht after Stade snatch Cup Connacht will play Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens next Saturday in the Champions Cup play-offs after Gloucester let an early 10-point lead slip to go ... Rugby • 13 May 17
Montpellier want compensation for cancelled Racing game Montpellier have demanded that France's rugby bosses pay their six-figure expenses for Saturday's postponed Top 14 clash with Racing 92. Rugby • 21 Mar 17
Stade Francais player strike threat remains Stade Francais' players are ready to accept the consequences of their strike over the shock proposed merger with Paris rivals Racing 92. Rugby • 17 Mar 17
Emergency meeting for proposed Racing and Stade merger The proposed merger between Racing 92 and Stade Francais will be discussed at an emergency meeting of France's Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) on Friday. Rugby • 15 Mar 17
Players union pledge to fight Stade and Racing merger A planned merger between Stade Francais and Racing 92 has sent shockwaves through French rugby, with the head of the national players' union calling it ... Rugby • 14 Mar 17
Bernard Jackman leaves French side Grenoble Grenoble head coach Bernard Jackman has parted company with the French team with immediate effect. Rugby • 14 Mar 17
Forget about Cardiff, I've no doubt we can beat England Cardiff was tough to take. It's always disappointing when you lose but even more so when you look at the scoreboard, see you lost by ... Six Nations • 14 Mar 17
