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Wallaby legend Smith joins up with Toulon Toulon have secured another major transfer coup with the signing of legendary Australian flanker George Smith for the 2010-11 season http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116725.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116725.html Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:06:33 GMT Clermont Auvergne taste glory at last Clermont Auvergne ended a 74-year wait for the French title with a 19-6 victory over Perpignan in their Top 14 Final showdown at the Stade de France in Paris http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116428.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116428.html Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:38:02 GMT Perpignan eye back-to-back titles One of world rugby's longest-standing ducks could be broken on Saturday as Clermont Auvergne go in search of revenge against Perpignan in the Top 14 final at the Stade de France on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116376.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116376.html Sat, 29 May 2010 12:07:42 GMT Toulouse's Maka arrested on 'slavery' charge Toulouse back-rower Finau Maka has been arrested for allegedly keeping a young Tunisian man as his 'personal slave' http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/116329.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/116329.html Thu, 27 May 2010 13:50:37 GMT Leeds swoop for Hohneck All of the day's latest news, including Leeds Carnegie's signing of Sean Hohneck from Viadana http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/116122.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/116122.html Mon, 24 May 2010 15:04:37 GMT NZRU make move for Sonny Bill The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has made a formal offer to entice former rugby league star Sonny Bill Williams back home http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/116069.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/116069.html Sun, 23 May 2010 08:43:12 GMT Elissalde calls time on career Toulouse scrum-half Jean-Baptiste Elissalde has called time on his playing career following their 21-19 triumph over Biarritz in the Heineken Cup final http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116063.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/116063.html Sun, 23 May 2010 08:18:22 GMT Botha banned for four weeks All of the day's breaking news, including John Mitchell's assertion that he will see out his contract with the Western Force http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115781.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115781.html Tue, 18 May 2010 16:26:46 GMT Boudjellal hits out at referee Outspoken Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has once again put the spotlight on French refereeing standards following some controversial decisions in his side's 29-35 defeat to Clermont Auvergne in Saturday's Top 14 semi-final http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115758.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115758.html Mon, 17 May 2010 12:44:34 GMT Clermont edge out Toulon in epic Clermont Auvergne will play Perpignan in this season's Top 14 final after battling past Toulon 35-29 in a pulsating semi-final clash in St Etienne. http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115638.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115638.html Sat, 15 May 2010 18:40:09 GMT Ruthless Porical sees Perpignan home Perpignan will defend their title in the Top 14 final at the Stade de France after defeating Toulouse 21-13 in their semi-final at the Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115580.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115580.html Sat, 15 May 2010 08:17:14 GMT Toulon out to end Clermont's crusade Clermont Auvergne's quest for their maiden Top 14 title will continue this weekend as they take on Toulon in a high-pressure semi-final at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint Etienne http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115523.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115523.html Fri, 14 May 2010 15:01:16 GMT Hernandez seals Racing switch Racing Metro have confirmed a major transfer coup with the signing of Pumas fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115500.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115500.html Thu, 13 May 2010 10:35:36 GMT Perpignan and Toulouse eye Paris finale Perpignan and Toulouse go head-to-head at Montperllier's Stade de la Mosson on Friday night for a place in this season's Top 14 Final http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115491.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115491.html Fri, 14 May 2010 14:43:53 GMT Pietersen leads raft of Bayonne signings Bayonne have confirmed a raft of signings as they look to bolster their place in the Top 14 next season, with Stormers fullback Joe Pietersen heading the list http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115407.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115407.html Mon, 10 May 2010 16:16:48 GMT Furious Berbizier in hot water Racing Metro director of rugby Pierre Berbizier has been cited for comments made following his side's narrow 21-17 loss to Clermont Auvergne in Friday night's Top 14 playoff match http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115399.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115399.html Mon, 10 May 2010 11:53:48 GMT Toulouse set up Perpignan showdown Clermont Auvergne battled to a 21-17 victory over Racing Metro at the Stade Marcel Michelin to book a Top 14 semi-final showdown with Toulon http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115266.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115266.html Sun, 09 May 2010 13:33:43 GMT Tuitupou inks Munster deal All the latest rugby news, including Munster moving for Worcester's All Black centre Sam Tuitupou http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115154.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115154.html Fri, 07 May 2010 15:10:17 GMT Crunch time for Toulouse and Clermont The Top 14 is more than just a competition to French players and fans; their storied league competition is ferociously hard to win and provides a thrilling conclusion year upon year http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115116.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14/rugby/story/115116.html Fri, 07 May 2010 14:17:52 GMT Smit launches Kaplan broadside All the latest rugby news including Warren Gatland's take on Gavin Henson's rumoured return to rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/114981.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/114981.html Tue, 04 May 2010 08:23:52 GMT