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Sexton impressed by France’s renaissance under Galthie

Jonathan Sexton should be knee-deep in video of the Azzurri right now but the postponement of Saturday’s engagement in Italy has instead ushered thoughts of France and Ireland’s proposed trip to Paris next week to the forefront of his mind.

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Fiery side won't hinder Sexton being captain material

A moment, please, to think of the poor old referee today.

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French clubs battling to secure Ronan O’Gara's services

Ronan O’Gara is at the centre of a TOP14 battle for his services next season between La Rochelle and former club Racing 92.

Airport frustrations and European disappointments, we knew thee well

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Labit knows powerplay cameo won’t be enough against Leinster

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Racing pay heavy price for resting stars

And just like that, my time in Paris is over

Tonight is the dawn of a new era for Racing 92. And the end of a chapter for me.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

‘Anthony Foley is Monsieur Munster’, says Racing coach

The ashen faces outside Stade Yves du Manoir yesterday lunchtime suggested this was no ordinary pre-match atmosphere.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

Leinster v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 6

Munster's defensive errors a manna from heaven for Leinster

Leinster 25 Munster 14: However preoccupied the coaching staff at Racing 92 may be as they deal with the fallout from leaked positive dope test results, a look at the tape of Munster’s defeat in Dublin will provide an altogether more welcome shot in the arm.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Former Munster man Ronan O’Gara fears ‘betraying’ club that made him

Ronan O’Gara fears “betraying” his beloved Munster as he plots their Champions Cup downfall with Racing 92 this month.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2016

‘Sexton is the Ibrahimovic of rugby’

THE French are fascinated by Jonathan Sexton. They don’t quite know what to make of him, this driven fly-half with the same burning intensity as Jonny Wilkinson.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2015

Ronan O’Gara’s Racing Metro end policy of spending big on overseas superstars

Ronan O’Gara’s Racing have a new name this season, and a new look to their backline following the departures of Jonathan Sexton and Jamie Roberts over the summer.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Labit concern over Sexton’s tackling style

Racing Metro coach Laurent Labit fears Johnny Sexton could suffer more concussions because of his tackling style.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Schmidt seeks Sexton compromise

Joe Schmidt has held discussions with Racing Metro joint-coach Laurent Labit with a view to working out how Jonathan Sexton’s club and national paymasters can better manage the player to the benefit of both camps next season.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2014

Castres loom large on horizon for Blues

Leinster 9 Northampton 18

Mon, 16 Dec, 2013

‘Fire and water’ drive Castres to brink of glory

Tomorrow night’s Top 14 final sees Toulon aiming for a double after their win over Clermont in the Heineken Cup final a fortnight ago. Standing in their way are Castres, the underdogs.

Fri, 31 May, 2013

O’Gara could play bigger part

Future Racing Metro coach Laurent Labit refused to be drawn on whether they will issue Ronan O’Gara with a squad number for next season.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

Labit not going to roll over for Reds

CASTRES coach Laurent Labit warns his side will be no pushovers when they come to Thomond Park for Saturday’s Pool 1 Heineken Cup showdown with Munster.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012

Bernard salutes ‘world-class’ O’Gara

CASTRES out-half Pierre Bernard has paid tribute to his opposite number Ronan O’Gara following Munster’s last gasp win in Toulouse on Saturday.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2011

Reds boost as Castres rotate

MUNSTER’S hopes of continuing their winning start in Heineken Cup Pool 1 received an eve-of-game boost yesterday when Castres Olympique rang the changes to their starting line-up for today’s clash at Stade Ernest Wallon.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2011

A painful French history lesson

MUNSTER’S opening European Cup game, on November 1, 1995, ended in triumph against Swansea at Thomond Park, but it was left to the captain Pat Murray to save the blushes with a late try to seal a 17-13 victory.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2009

A work in progress

LAURENT Labit sits comfortably into a seat outside an auditorium at France Televisions, minutes after the Paris launch of the Heineken Cup.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2008

Michalak hero for Toulouse

Stade Francais 12 Toulouse 18 (aet)

Mon, 23 May, 2005

Top ten Michalak in control as Toulouse power past Saints

Toulouse 37 Northampton 9

Sat, 02 Apr, 2005

Terrific Toulouse ease through to quarter-final

Toulouse 53 Llanelli 36

Sat, 15 Jan, 2005

Stade and Toulouse confirm superiority

Stade Francais 35 Cardiff 16

Sat, 08 Jan, 2005

Stade pile the misery on Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 15 Stade Francais 38

Sat, 30 Oct, 2004

Llanelli Scarlets v Toulouse teams

Heineken Cup Pool 3

Fri, 22 Oct, 2004

Heineken Cup Quarter-Finals

Sat, 10 Apr, 2004

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Person: Labit

Sexton impressed by France’s renaissance under Galthie

Fiery side won't hinder Sexton being captain material

French clubs battling to secure Ronan O’Gara's services

Airport frustrations and European disappointments, we knew thee well

Labit knows powerplay cameo won’t be enough against Leinster

Racing pay heavy price for resting stars

And just like that, my time in Paris is over

‘Anthony Foley is Monsieur Munster’, says Racing coach

Munster's defensive errors a manna from heaven for Leinster

Former Munster man Ronan O’Gara fears ‘betraying’ club that made him

‘Sexton is the Ibrahimovic of rugby’

Ronan O’Gara’s Racing Metro end policy of spending big on overseas superstars

Labit concern over Sexton’s tackling style

Schmidt seeks Sexton compromise

Castres loom large on horizon for Blues

‘Fire and water’ drive Castres to brink of glory

O’Gara could play bigger part

Labit not going to roll over for Reds

Bernard salutes ‘world-class’ O’Gara

Reds boost as Castres rotate

A painful French history lesson

A work in progress

Michalak hero for Toulouse

Top ten Michalak in control as Toulouse power past Saints

Terrific Toulouse ease through to quarter-final

Stade and Toulouse confirm superiority

Stade pile the misery on Cardiff

Llanelli Scarlets v Toulouse teams

Heineken Cup final teamsheet

Toulouse make it to third decider

Munster win by seven points

O'Gara slots another penalty

O'Gara strikes penalty

Stade score another five points

Dominguez scores his first penalty of game

Horan strikes back for Munster with try

Stade score try early in second half

Munster lead by 14 at the interval

Dominguez scores drop goal

Mullins try extends Munster lead

Stade respond quickly with try

Henderson scores second try for Munster

O'Gara adds a penalty

Payne scores early try for Munster

Toulouse ease into the semi finals

De Villiers dropped to bench for Munster game

Toulouse hold 12-point lead after an hour

Edinburgh fight back to within three by the break

Toulouse leadby ten after 20 minutes

Toulouse v Edinburgh teamsheets

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