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Fiji lose their coach Vern Cotter, who resigned, seven months before the World Cup

Fiji lose their coach Vern Cotter, who resigned, seven months before the World Cup

By Le Figaro with AFP Published 4 hours ago, Update 1 hour ago Vern Cotter LORRAINE O’SULLIVAN / PANORAMIC Hard blow for Fiji with the announcement of the departure of their coach for “personal reasons”. Fiji are looking for a new coach seven months out from the Rugby World Cup in France after New Zealander …

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Top 14 / George Tilsley after Mathieu Acebes: Perpignan and worrying bloodshed

Top 14 / George Tilsley after Mathieu Acebes: Perpignan and worrying bloodshed

“The team scored some good tries, the game was pretty well held. It’s the last championship that beats the second, the smallest budget beats the biggest.” Saturday, Patrick Arlettaz had real reason to rejoice. After four defeats in a row in the Top 14, Perpignan came to bring down Stade Français at Aimé-Giral (31-24) after …

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"May the FFR Steering Committee wake up from the nightmare they are causing French rugby to live through..."

“May the FFR Steering Committee wake up from the nightmare they are causing French rugby to live through…”

INTERVIEW – The president of Ovale Ensemble is at the head of the opposition to the Laporte clan. He forcefully explains to Le Figaro why he was resigned. And appeals to the responsibility of the elected officials of the former president of the Federation to obtain general elections. LE FIGARO. – Why this collective program …

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Stade Toulousain wins against Montpellier (23-9) with the offensive bonus during the 16th day of Top 14

Stade Toulousain wins against Montpellier (23-9) with the offensive bonus during the 16th day of Top 14

Toulouse perfectly managed its first double of the winter, disposing of Montpellier (23-9), offensive bonus as a bonus, at the end of the 16th day. Deprived of eight internationals and roughed up in the first half, the leader of the Top 14 rebelled to register three tries, securing his first place. On alternating current, like …

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Wilfrid Hounkpatin, after Castres' victory against UBB: "At 12-0, we were hot"

Wilfrid Hounkpatin, after Castres’ victory against UBB: “At 12-0, we were hot”

David Darricarrère, assistant coach of Castres, after the victory against UBB (23-18): “The character of the team is no longer to be proven, we have often been condemned, led, but we have this strength, with a hyper present public which carried us. There was no concern because we do not see the ball in the …

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Christophe Urios, after the defeat of Clermont in Lyon: “We have a job!  »

Christophe Urios, after the defeat of Clermont in Lyon: “We have a job! »

Christophe Urios (Clermont coach, beaten in Lyon): “On a job! We have to go back to work on Monday and it will take time. I still saw some interesting things today, positive feedback from players, forms of play too, even if there are still things to do: we need to clarify things in our attacking …

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Bayonne dominates Brive, Perpignan wins against Stade Français, Castres recovers against Bordeaux

Bayonne dominates Brive, Perpignan wins against Stade Français, Castres recovers against Bordeaux

Bayonne-Brive: 37-9 As often with Jean Dauger this season, the Bayonnais imposed a big physical challenge on their opponents, direct competitors in the race to maintain. But who says physical challenge does not mean lack of offshore play. Witness this magnificent recovery of the Basques in their 22 meters and concludes 70 meters further in …

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for or against Laporte's candidate, the clubs will deliver their verdict today

for or against Laporte’s candidate, the clubs will deliver their verdict today

By Le Figaro with AFP Published 1 hour ago, Update just now The response of the approximately 1,500 voting clubs will be known today. CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP This Thursday, the response of the 1,490 voting clubs following the appointment of Patrick Buisson as deputy president by Bernard Laporte, will be known. The approximately 1,500 …

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