Person: Franck Azema

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

rugby

Joe Schmidt missing 'the adrenalin rush' of coaching at the highest level

The Kiwi stepped away from the sport after Ireland's World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand in Tokyo last year

other

The French doors which Irish provinces must unlock

rugby

Champions Cup team-by-team guide: Lack of squad depth likely to prove Munster’s downfall

rugby

French lieutenants: Who is in charge of French World Cup squad?

sport

No Clermont move for Paddy Jackson

rugby

Jono Gibbes praying Clermont can lay cup ‘curse’ to rest

Clermont Auvergne maintain home record

Clermont Auvergne overcame a ferocious Ospreys fightback to retain their proud European home record with a bonus-point 34-29 win in Pool Two of the Champions Cup.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Leinster ‘in no rush’ to find new coach as Jono Gibbes sticks with Clermont Auvergne

Another of the early front runners for the Leinster job has withdrawn himself from the race with Jono Gibbes committing himself to Clermont Auvergne until 2018.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2015

Foley switches focus to Sarries game

Anthony Foley last night targeted victory at Saracens after his Munster side escaped Stade Marcel-Michelin with a vital European losing bonus point.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Clermont coach remains cautious

Clermont Auvergne head coach Franck Azéma will ensure his side take nothing for granted when they host to Munster next Sunday.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

French under no illusions about Thomond test

Never let it be said that the French don’t do hyperbole. Above the match analysis and the regulation quotes, the rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique has chosen to headline Clermont’s trip to Thomond Park: "Aux Portes de l’Enfer", At the Gates of Hell.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014