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2277dReuters

Stade Francais: COVID-19 caused lung lesions

French Top 14 club Stade Francais has cancelled a preseason match because some players have developed lesions on their lungs after contracting COVID-19 and need an extra week to recuperate.

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3024dESPN

O'Connell joins Stade Francais coaching staff

Former British & Irish Lions and Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been appointed forwards coach at Top 14 outfit Stade Francais.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

The PRO14 playoffs are now confirmed and with the Aviva Premiership and French Top 14 facing a dramatic finish next weekend, there is still much to play for with playoff places up for grabs and team eager to book a place in next season's Champions Cup.

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3134dESPN Staff

Meyer: Stade Francais can be best in the world

New Stade Francais head coach Heyneke Meyer has stated his intention to make the club into one of the best in the world as he was unveiled in Paris on Monday.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

It is all about the playoffs as the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 edged even closer to the finish flag. The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup may take centre stage this week but there is still plenty at stake after the latest round of games.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

It is now or never for many teams across European rugby's domestic competitions as teams battle it out for relegation and playoff positions in the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and the French Top 14.

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3152dESPN Staff

Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across all of the quarterfinals.

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European review: Player of the week, flop & more

After a weekend of rugby that required all your fingers, toes and a calculator, the quarterfinal line-ups in both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup have been finalised.

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3227dPA Sport

Edinburgh beat Stade, clinch home quarterfinal

Edinburgh maintained their 100 percent Challenge Cup campaign and secured a home quarterfinal with a thrilling 34-33 win over Stade Francais at BT Murrayfield, a result that also meant Gloucester are sure to finish as a best runner-up at least.

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3253dPA Sport

Challenge Cup: Morgan gives Blues victory

Winger Ollie Thorley ran in four tries as Gloucester coasted to a 69-12 European Challenge Cup Pool 3 victory over winless Zebre.

2027 European Rugby Champions Cup Table

Pool 1
RTeamGPPDP
1Leinster1+255
2Pau1+245
3Glasgow Warriors1+205
4Sale Sharks1-200
5Leicester Tigers1-240
6Clermont Auvergne1-250
Pool 2
RTeamGPPDP
1La Rochelle1+175
2Connacht1+94
3Stade Toulousain1+34
4Exeter Chiefs1-31
5Saracens1-90
6Lions1-170
Pool 3
RTeamGPPDP
1Stormers1+375
2Munster1+84
3Gloucester Rugby102
4Bordeaux Begles102
5Racing 921-80
6Bristol Rugby1-370
Pool 4
RTeamGPPDP
1Bulls1+365
2Montpellier Herault1+184
3Northampton Saints1+164
4Cardiff Blues1-160
5Bath Rugby1-180
6Stade Francais Paris1-360

2027 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup

  • STA18th
    Tries Scored 1st Bulls : 8 Tries Scored
    BUL1st
    2
    8
  • STA23rd
    Points Difference 1st Stormers : 37 Points Difference
    STO1st
    -36
    37