Bayonne-Brive: 37-9 As often with Jean Dauger this season, the Bayonnais imposed a big physical challenge on their opponents, direct competitors in the race to maintain. But who says physical challenge does not mean lack of offshore play. Witness this magnificent recovery of the Basques in their 22 meters and concluded 70 meters further in … Read more
The Ducs d’Angers could not have dreamed of a better start in the Final Four of the Continental Cup against Cardiff (1-1, 2-1 pens). In front of their public, the Angevins started the match perfectly with the achievement of the Canadian Philippe Halley in the 3rd minute, thanks to an assistance from his compatriot Jonathan … Read more
Nice gave no gifts to Briançon this Tuesday in the Magnus League (7-2). The Nice from Nice dominated the first two periods head-on to take a 5-0 lead before Briançon fought back in the last 20 minutes (2-2). Even Grenoble didn’t have the lace in Chamonix (5-2). But the scenario was a bit different as … Read more
On the pitch, Angers did not do well against another French team, Flammes Carolo, this Wednesday in the fourth day of the Eurocoupe (84-63). The two teams were almost even for two quarters, before the Angevins accelerated strongly and won the last two periods (25-17 and 24-10), earning their third victory in four meetings. Flammes … Read more
In the ninth day of Ligue 1, HBC Nantes never doubted that they would win against Nîmes (32-29) on Sunday. Already leading at half-time (14-11), Nantes showed authority to overcome the courageous Nîmes. The gap in the score would have been greater because Thibaud Briet (scorer of 7 goals) and his companions counted up to … Read more
It was on a final ippon that Margaux Pinot delivered her team mates. The French team won the gold medal at the European Mixed Team Championships, organized in Mulhouse this Saturday. From the start the Blues corrected Ukraine 4-0 thanks to the victories of Marie-Ève Gahié (-70kg), Loris Tassier (-90kg), Julia Tolofua (+70kg) and Joseph … Read more
Anglet and Amiens are the first two qualified for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France. But it was hard for the Basques and Picards. Anglet needed extra time to get rid of second division resident Cholet (3-2). Amiens had to work until the penalties to reach the quarter-finals, against Épinal, also resident in the … Read more