REPORTS: La Rochelle may have bagged a World Cup winning All Black
Another World Cup-winning All Black is on the verge of joining a Top 14 side for the new season, which kicks off on August 26, acc…
James Harrington
07 Aug 2017, 5:41
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James Harrington is a freelance sports journalist and editor, based near Toulouse in southwest France, whose key focus is on the French rugby scene. He has worked with World Rugby, EPCR, RugbyPass, Rugby World, the Irish Examiner, SA Rugby Mag, Irish Independent, ESPN, and The Rugby Paper.
Toulon embroiled in David and Goliath fight with Zebre
Top 14 giants Toulon are engaged in a tug-of-war with Italian Pro 14 outfit Zebre over a player they signed as a replacement for L…
James Harrington
03 Aug 2017, 12:42
BIG BUCKS: The Top 14's top seven overseas signings for the new season
Of the 201 confirmed new arrivals at France's Top 14 clubs this summer, 59 are overseas players. Not all those 59 are new to th…
James Harrington
02 Aug 2017, 11:41
Are Montpellier about to be barred from this seasons Top 14?
A missing signature on a single piece of paper could leave Aaron Cruden kicking his heels in frustration at Montpellier when the s…
James Harrington
01 Aug 2017, 11:15
BREAKING: Leigh Halfpenny may just have agreed terms with a club
The future appears to be clearing for out-of-work Wales and Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny, according to reports. After weeks o…
James Harrington
31 Jul 2017, 6:21
The difficult third season for All Black laden Pau
Things are moving fast at ambitious Top 14 side Pau - or Section Paloise, to give the club its Sunday name. Three seasons ago, …
James Harrington
30 Jul 2017, 9:02
Two French legends stand on the verge of a decade old Top14 record
The name Laurent Arbo is probably not one many rugby fans outside France will recognise. He did not grace the international sc…
James Harrington
24 Jul 2017, 22:42
Amid odd Toulon statements, speculation mounts around club's two biggest signing
It's no huge surprise, given the huge amount of money sloshing about, that the Top 14 is a storm-tossed maelstrom of rumour and sp…
James Harrington
20 Jul 2017, 12:44
What now for Leigh Halfpenny?
Last season, Leigh Halfpenny was the third highest-earner in France's Top 14, behind Dan Carter and Matt Giteau. Today, with pre-s…
James Harrington
19 Jul 2017, 9:29
Done deals: Comings and goings in the Top 14 transfer market
Which French clubs have been busy recruiting players ahead of the new Top 14 season? James Harrington checks out the key deals clu…
James Harrington
29 Jun 2017, 12:08
9 coaches who could take on France job if it all goes bad for Noves
Bernard Laporte has told Guy Noves that France must win three of their four November internationals. But what happens if it all go…
James Harrington
28 Jun 2017, 11:41
Who is the Lions' first Test captain Peter O'Mahony?
Introducing the quiet Munsterman who, two years after suffering a career-threatening injury, will lead the tourists out to face th…
James Harrington
22 Jun 2017, 11:58
Bank of Mourad saves Toulon from Top 14's financial police
The galacticos of French rugby were threatened with relegation to the ProD2 after a €2million hole was discovered in club financ…
James Harrington
21 Jun 2017, 14:26
Lions' pre-season is over
The Lions victory in the opening match of their tour was hardly convincing. But do not write them off just yet, writes James Harri…
James Harrington
05 Jun 2017, 8:58
9 of the best responses to the haka - and four cultural ideas for Gatland's Lions
As Warren Gatland's Lions prepare to face their first haka, James Harrington counts down nine epic moments from hakas past
James Harrington
02 Jun 2017, 3:42
World Cup 2023: Last-ditch problems with two bids
Irish and French bids hit stumbling blocks shortly before the deadline for submissions
James Harrington
01 Jun 2017, 17:21
Why Lions' coach Ackermann is wrong on red cards
Taking red card sanction out of the game would turn rugby into a lawless free-for-all, writes James Harrington
James Harrington
31 May 2017, 16:08
Guess who's coming (back) to Toulon
By special request, and for two days only...
James Harrington
30 May 2017, 11:00
The definitive-ish Rugby Pass Top 14 team of the season
James Harrington nominates his Top 14 all-stars XV for a fantasy match against Dan Johansson's all-star Premiership side There …
James Harrington
26 May 2017, 12:09
Short notice... But is anyone available for a game of rugby?
Asking for a friend... If you have nothing better to do in the next few hours, one club has issued a plea for some players with…
James Harrington
26 May 2017, 9:55
