Person: Mathieu Bastareaud

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Rory Best to line out for one final send-off next month

Rory Best will take to the pitch for one last time as he was announced as part of the Barbarians squad to face Fiji.

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Munster reportedly interested in short-term deal for Mathieu Bastareaud

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'The blue page has turned': Bastareaud retires from international rugby after World Cup omission

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Vice-captain Bastareaud dropped from France World Cup squad

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Laporte steps up O'Gara chase for France

Trying to read between the lines in November

Conor Murray honoured as World Player of the Year at French Rugby Oscars

Conor Murray was honoured in France as the World Player of the Year at the Midol Rugby Oscars.

Tue, 06 Nov, 2018

Toulon owner fined €75,000 for 'discriminating and insulting' comments

He criticised the morals of the "Mormon Welsh and Irish" and defended the use of a homophobic slur.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

Rory Scannell hopes long year with Munster isn’t over just yet

The mind has always been willing for more rugby but sometimes in this long season the body screams at Rory Scannell to tell him enough is enough.

Sat, 05 May, 2018

‘Freedom of speech, does that give you freedom of responsibility?’

Former England and Lions star, Will Greenwood, has expressed shock at the lack of sanctions imposed on Australia star, Israel Folau.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2018

Mathieu Bastareaud bewildered by Toulon failure

It was not the first time Toulon captain Mathieu Bastareaud had appeared baffled by the events that had unfolded in front of his eyes at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2018

How do you stop a wrecking ball?

Mathieu Bastareaud has always stood out in a crowd, never more so than when surrounded by some of the most famous players in the world.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Why Keatley is Munster’s key man for Toulon test

The challenges facing the three Irish provinces in European quarter-finals this weekend.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

‘You probably can’t go after them head on’

The “Sold Out” signs have been up for days at Thomond Park, Ireland’s Six Nations heroes have returned to the fold and the treatment room is as busy as it has been all season. Would it be any other way for Munster in a Champions Cup quarter-final week?

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Police investigations follow rape trial's conclusion

Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

14 hours on a flight and cup quarters are still up in the air

It is fascinating from a collisions point of view watching Ma’a Nonu, pictured, and Mathieu Bastareaud. How will Munster check them, asks Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

Ian Keatley: ‘We’re not going to go out and out-muscle a team like Toulon’

Ian Keatley sees the visit of Toulon to Thomond Park not only for the huge challenge it is for Munster but also as a massive opportunity for a young side eager to stake its own place in the province’s rich European heritage.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

Munster on red alert as Toulon run riot

Veteran Argentine international Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe is doubtful for Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Munster but the task facing Peter O’Mahony’s men was laid out in no uncertain terms in Toulon yesterday.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

Munster Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

Gerbrandt Grobler furore is a problem of Munster’s making

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) officials, including board chairman and former England international Simon Halliday, congregated in the tunnel outside the palatial dressing rooms at the U Arena and had every reason to be pleased with themselves.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2018

Toulon owner worried ‘Mormon Irish and Welsh’ will see Bastareaud banned

“These are people who sell morality when they do not have it.”

Tue, 16 Jan, 2018

Bastareaud could miss Ireland match after citing for homophobic slur

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has apologised after being cited for appearing to direct homophobic abuse at a Benetton player during Toulon’s 36-0 European Champions Cup win.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

France go with rookie half-back pairing for New Zealand test

France have named inexperienced half-back duo Anthony Belleau and Antoine Dupont in the starting XV to face New Zealand tomorrow.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Johnny Sexton won’t be the chief target on French radar, says forwards coach Yannick Bru

Johnny Sexton? Our French friends aren’t all that bothered apparently.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Coach Guy Noves maintains France’s three changes all ‘logical choices’

France coach Guy Noves says the three changes to Les Bleus’ starting line-up for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland are all logical choices.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud to miss six Nations clash with Ireland

Mathieu Bastareaud will miss France's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland due to concussion.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Raphael Lakafia and Racing pair boost French squad

France have called up Stade Français back-row Raphael Lakafia to replace Damien Chouly ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Ireland v Wales - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2016

Three key issues as Ireland seek to capitalise on French weaknesses

Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Ireland's clash with France.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Jared Payne is enjoying centre stage

No fuss, no fanfare.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Ireland must keep it clean or pay the penalty, warns Joe Schmidt

The sight of Jules Plisson blasting over a game-winning penalty from long-range for France against Italy at Stade de France last Saturday left an impression on Joe Schmidt that he will be sure to pass on to his players as Ireland prepare for their own trip to Paris this weekend.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Six Nations

Peter Jackson on the best of the new generation, each on the verge of breaking into the international arena

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Saracens sign Springboks legend Schalk Burger

South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has agreed to join Aviva Premiership champions Saracens on a two-year deal that expires in 2018.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

French heart beats loudly at Toulon ahead of Leinster clash

Mourad Boudjellal is not a man to shy away from a fight and the Toulon president was in characteristically combative mood last week. 

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

If you thought last week was tough...

Donal Lenihan looks at the three key challenges Ireland must overcome in order to beat the Pumas in the Rugby World Cup quarter final...

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Mischievous All Black boss Hansen takes aim at French

What was Steve Hansen thinking?

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Black mood as French media struggles to find positives

Noir. That’s the word used by both Midi Olympique and L’Equipe in their Monday editions to describe France’s crushing defeat on Sunday at the hands of Ireland in Cardiff.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2015

3 moments that mattered in Ireland's victory over France

1. Ireland’s fallen warriors

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

WATCH: Joe Schmidt backs his centres of excellence

Joe Schmidt is backing centres Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls to forge a winning combination against a mighty French midfield in Cardiff.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

3 positional problems for the Ireland team facing France

Outside centre

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Your Friday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Sexton puts onus on ref Owens to keep French physicality in check

Jonathan Sexton will be hoping referee Nigel Owens can offer him protection this weekend from French heads and elbows that have previously left him battered and bruised.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2015

French beef with style-conscious media over ‘beautiful and tough’ boys in green

It was their coach four years ago. This time it is the media.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2015

Your Monday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Saint-Andre reshuffles as French ready for ‘physical’ Canada test

It may be that France are unpredictable in most things, but there were few surprises yesterday when coach Philippe Saint-Andre made 12 changes to his side for tomorrow’s Pool D tie against Canada at Milton Keynes.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

Bastareaud ignores grumbling back home

Seeing may be believing, but the eyes tell lies, too.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2015

5 backs to keep an eye on at the RWC

Steve Neville looks at five backs who could have a breakthrough tournament in England at the World Cup.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Mathieu Bastareaud reveals he attempted suicide

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has revealed he attempted suicide six years ago.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

With World Cup selection nearing, it’s time for heroes to step up at Ravenhill

Having backed Toulon and Clermont to produce a decent spectacle in the European Champions Cup final, I’m glad to say we weren’t disappointed.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

Hat-trick of titles for Toulon

TOULON 24 CLERMONT AUVERGNE 18: Be careful what you wish for.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

Toulon win third European title in a row

Toulon made rugby union history at Twickenham as they clinched a hat-trick of European titles by defeating fellow French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne 24-18 in the Champions Cup final.

Sat, 02 May, 2015

Toulon V Leinster - How they compare

Simon Lewis takes a look at how Toulon and Leinster compare as they face each other in the European Champions Cup semi-final.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015