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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 53m

Montauban skipper Fred Quercy has been handed a suspended fine of €3,000 for his pretty incendiary comments about Fabien Galthie

Here's what he said

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What is Fred Quercy's beef with Fabien Galthié?

The Montauban captain had his player registration frozen after calling the France coach "the worst person on Earth"

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 3h

In the 42 Leinster-Munster matches since that 2009 semi-final, there's been average attendance of 32,440 per game

"So it remains the biggest rivalry in world rugby below Test level over the last two decades"

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Gerry Thornley: Not even slow ticket sales can take shine off Leinster v Munster clash

Perhaps novelty value of Blues hosting matches at Croke Park is wearing off

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 4h

Beard on Wales:

"I have had conversations with Steve [Tandy] and just to let him know that I do want to play international rugby, I feel like I'm far from finished in terms of that"

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the Inner Ring blog @inrng.com · 6h

Arkéa-B&B Hotels boss Emmanuel Hubert told staff that the team will stop. News long expected but Hubert holding out for last minute rescue but unable meet today's UCI licence deadline the team ends. 150 on payroll across men's, women's and devo team, via L'Equipe www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur... (🇫🇷)

La disparition de l'équipe pro Arkéa-B&B Hotels annoncée par Emmanuel Hubert à ses employés

Emmanuel Hubert, patron de la structure bretonne Arkéa-B&B Hotels, a annoncé à ses employés la fin de l'équipe professionnelle.

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 20h

A special edition of Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch

An interview with Floirac's barista forward Tom Balerin

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Tom Balerin: The French fifth-tier's coffee king

A chat over an espresso with the Floirac Rive Droite barista back-rower

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

Spoke to Adam Beard before Montpellier-Lyon on Saturday

The 59-cap lock is a big fan of Steve Tandy and wants to be back with the Wales set-up in Novemer

He's started the #Top14 season well, only four players have won more lineouts than him so far

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

A sold-out Roazhon Park would be a record crowd for the #ProD2

Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

Vannes' home game with Grenoble on November 16 is set to be moved to Rennes' football ground of Roazhon Park

It holds 29,000 seats, proper big time

The Bretons had talked about holding a match there last season

#ProD2

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Vannes - Grenoble devrait être délocalisée au Roazhon Park de Rennes, à un horaire inhabituel

Le match de la onzième journée de Pro D2 entre Vannes et Grenoble serait en passe d'être délocalisé au Roazhon Park, l'antre habituel du Stade rennais, à un horaire inhabituel. Le RCV gagnerait ainsi ...

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

Off the top of my head yes, I think. Good knowledge

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 1d

From a selfish point of view I am not sure about this; I so enjoy the atmosphere of home matches at La Rabine.

I suppose it offers more rugby fans in Brittany the opportunity of attending a match. Hopefully with 29000 fans the experience will surpass my expectations.

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

Montauban stalwart Jerome Bosveil admits he has a gambling problem

He used money from the players' benevolent fund to finance it

"I feel ashamed"

#Top14

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"J’ai fait une connerie" : Jérôme Bosviel, meilleur marqueur de l’histoire de la Pro D2, avoue son addiction aux jeux d’argent

Joueur de l’US Montauban, Jérôme Bosviel avoue à La Dépêche du Midi et Midi Olympique son addiction aux jeux d’argent. Dans son témoignage, il raconte sa descente aux enfers qui l’a poussé à emprunter...

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

Vannes' home game with Grenoble on November 16 is set to be moved to Rennes' football ground of Roazhon Park

It holds 29,000 seats, proper big time

The Bretons had talked about holding a match there last season

#ProD2

www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/10/14/p...

Vannes - Grenoble devrait être délocalisée au Roazhon Park de Rennes, à un horaire inhabituel

Le match de la onzième journée de Pro D2 entre Vannes et Grenoble serait en passe d'être délocalisé au Roazhon Park, l'antre habituel du Stade rennais, à un horaire inhabituel. Le RCV gagnerait ainsi ...

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 1d

Raynal is always wise!

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 2d

According to Midi Olympique, Manu Tuilagi wants to sign a contract extension with Bayonne despite reports in England linking him with a move back to Leicester

#Top14

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 2d

Edinburgh => Edinbru

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 2d

Team of round 6

Pau's 20-year-old winger Gregoire Arfeuil is the player of the weekend after his double against Bayonne

Harry Plummer is settling in well at Clermont, as is Nathan Hughes at Racing 92

Thibaud Flament was at his rampaging best for Toulouse

#Top14

Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 2d

Today's Midi Olympique looks at coaches and "a profession that drives you crazy"

Head coaches in the #Top14 can earn €300,000-€360,000 a year

Ugo Mola is the league's longest-standing head coach, having been appointed in 2015

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 3d

Australian Alex Newsome scores twice as Clermont beat Toulon 27-10

He seems to be enjoying life at 13 having mainly featured at full-back since his arrival in 2022

#Top14

Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 3d

Josua Tuisova. Calf muscles. That is all.

#Top14

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 3d

In a week where Jack Willis claims the #Top14 player of the season award, another Englishman stars today

Joe Simmonds scores 22 points as Pau beat Bayonne 47-24 to go to the summit of Le Championnat

A try, three penalties and four conversions for the former Exeter playmaker

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 6d

An early Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch

Jacques Willis, chocolate praline cigars and an au revoir chat with a #ProD2 director of rugby

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What is it like at La Nuit du Rugby?

Behind-the-scenes at French rugby's glamorous annual awards evening

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 7d

Went across to Stade Francais' training complex in western Paris on Monday for a chat with Tawera Kerr-Barlow

The ex-All Black will face former team La Rochelle on Saturday in the #Top14

Tidy pink gym too

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 7d

A wide-raning interview with Fabien Galthie in today's Sud-Ouest

He confirms Antoine Dupont will train with France in November and his worry about his lengthy injury list for the Tests

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Fabien Galthié à « Sud Ouest » : « Pour beaucoup de joueurs, ce sera l’occasion de se révéler »

ENTRETIEN EXCLUSIF - En séminaire avec son staff à Bordeaux, Fabien Galthié fixe sa feuille de route pour les deux prochaines années qui le mèneront jusqu’à la Coupe du monde 2027. Un chemin qui aura ...

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James Harrington @jamesonrugby.bsky.social · 7d

Jeff Dubois to replace Nicolas Nadau at #ProD2 side Grenoble, according to Rugbyrama

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Jeff Dubois en route vers Grenoble

Sans club depuis son départ de Dax cet été, Jeff Dubois a donné son accord pour devenir entraîneur de Grenoble, qui doit désormais acter officiellement la fin de mission de Nicolas Nadau.

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 7d

They'd kissed an made up by the full-time whistle though

"I much prefer a cuddle off Manu than a punch, that's for sure"

#Top14

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 7d

Willis & Manu Tuilagi had a little scuffle on Sunday

"I don't know if you saw the tackle, it absolutely melted one of our boys. I've cleared him out and then pushed him, and then he's looked at me and I was like, oh no, this is going to be a Chris Ashton moment all over. I was a little bit worried"

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