Rugby Union - ESPN Scrum - Top 14 Orange 2011/12

Jun 7, 2012: Tom Hamilton talks to former Ireland hooker and Grenoble's defence coach Bernard Jackman about his task of keeping the underdogs in the Top 14 next term

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Reaching a thrilling climax

May 30, 2012: "On this side of the Channel the season is over but in France the Top 14 is reaching its climax." ESPN's Martin Gillingham previews the weekend's semi-finals

Top 14 Verdict - Part 2

Charge to Le Bouclier de Brennus

May 23, 2012: "So what have I made of the top six's seasons so far? And what are their prospects of going all the way to Paris and the final on June 9..?" ESPN's Martin Gillingham writes

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Change for the better?

May 22, 2012: "Less is more - but try telling that to the owners of some of France's biggest clubs who seem set to transform the European rugby landscape." Ian Moriarty writes

Top 14 Verdict - Part 1

Le bon, la brute, le truand

May 16, 2012: "The Top 14 league phase has finished and we now know who has qualified for the play-offs and who has been relegated." ESPN's Martin Gillingham reviews the season

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A disaster in waiting

Jan 17, 2012: "The war of words between Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal and the LNR cast a shadow over last weekend's action but it could spell disaster for the club." Ian Moriarty writes

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New Year, new start

Dec 29, 2011: With 2011 coming to a close, there will be a raft of New Year's Resolutions will be adopted. Scrum Sevens looks at a group of sides facing a potentially decisive 2012

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An ever-growing divide

Dec 13, 2011: "A two speed Europe beckons, with England's clubs in danger of being left behind their French counterparts." Ian Moriarty looks back at a good weekend for French rugby

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Still going strong

Sep 14, 2011: "When Richie Dixon parted company with the SRU he promised his wife he would be retiring - but two years on he is coaching in the World Cup." writes John Taylor

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