Tag Archives: Montpellier

Fabien Galthie takes his boldest gamble yet but defeat to Wales could end France’s reign

The pressure on Fabien Galthie – Getty Images/Stu Forster After Les Bleus faltered on their way to a lucky draw against Italy last month, his predecessor Guy Noves issued a stern warning to France coach Fabien Galthie, saying: “If the players give up on him, it’s all over.” “So he would be careful to protect… Read More »

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Saracens will soon have an Owen Farrell-shaped void; This is how they can fill this gap

Adam Hastings, Paolo Garbisi and Orlando Bailey could be options for Saracens It may seem churlish to consider options to replace Owen Farrell just hours after his move from Saracens to Racing 92 has been officially confirmed, but succession planning sometimes means having to act quickly as it can shape a club’s destiny for years… Read More »

Ten-team Premiership changed English fortunes in Europe

Former London Irishman Will Joseph now impresses on the European stage with Harlequins – Getty Images/Patrick Khachfe Drawing positives from the 2022/23 Premiership campaign is like groping through a particularly dirty sewer for lost keys. Losing three clubs, albeit under different circumstances, was an indelible and shameful disaster in the history of the sport, plunging… Read More »

Rugby World Cup referee calls dugout system ‘mistake’ and wants to confront media

Tom Curry sent to the dugout after receiving a yellow card from referee Mathieu Raynal – PA/Mike Egerton World Rugby has come under fire from one of its leading referees for introducing the television match official “dugout” so soon before this year’s World Cup. French referee Mathieu Raynal also believes that officials should be able… Read More »