Tag Archives: Pro D2

It is the business end of the season in France. Confirmed as dropping from the Top 14 to the Pro D2 are Bayonne and Grenoble. Their places will be taken from two teams currently playing in the French second division. Heading into week 28 there are a range of possibilities. …

As the European domestic season begins its final run-in towards Cup titles, promotion, and relegation, it’s time to take a look at how the Canadian contingent has been faring and where each player might be headed next season. In general it’s been a slow season for Canadian players in Europe, …

Argentine second row Javier Lagioiosa has re-signed with French Pro D2 club Vannes. The 33-year-old has signed a new contract with the club that will keep him at the Stade de la Rabine for at least another two seasons. The rise to Pro D2 from Fédérale 1 has seen the …

Grenoble have been relegated to the Pro D2. The team’s 59-18 home loss against Clermont today means the club cannot obtain enough points from remaining matches to remain in the Top 14. The club joins Bayonne in returning to the second division. Previously Grenoble were relegated to the Pro D2 …

Canadian center Conor Trainor have signed to play for Nevers. The French third division side has qualified for the Semi Finals of the Fédérale 1. In looking to play next season in the Pro D2 it is recruiting  now. Aged 27, Trainor joins Nevers from former Fédérale 1 side, Vannes. …

Eric Fry will be staying with RC Vannes next season after signing a one-year contract extension. The 29-year-old has been a regular in the front row since joining the French Pro D2 club from Fédérale 1 side St. Nazaire in October. Vannes have enjoyed a respectable season after earning promotion …

It was all guns blazing in Europe this past weekend with all the major divisions in action including some Aviva ‘A’ League fixtures. The Jaguares didn’t have the greatest game but there were more than enough options elsewhere to put together what looks a pretty handy side on paper. 1 …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Houston Strikers The Houston Strikers announced the hiring of former US Eagles Assistant Coach Justin Fitzpatrick as their Head Coach for the …

It is official: Bayonne have been Relegated to the Pro D2. The Basque club suffered a 32-16 home defeat this afternoon against Stade Français. The result keeps Bayonne rooted to bottom of the Top 14 on 26 competition points. The 12th placed Toulouse have 47, too many points for Bayonne …

The tension is rising with only four weeks left in the Pro D2 regular season, and two spots in the 2017-18 Top 14 up for grabs. Oyonnax is in pole position but could not do enough against Biarritz on Thursday to get the win. The 16-13 result would have been …