La Rochelle

'A Library Book of Experience': Overseas Wallabies Tested as Skelton Ruptures Achilles

Rugby Heaven's Justin Harrison and Cameron Shepherd took stock of Joe Schmidt's overseas-based Wallabies just as Will Skelton delivered the worst news of the week — a ruptured Achilles at La Rochelle. From Exeter to Ulster, Japan to La Rochelle, the panel picked apart what the Wallaby class of 2026 is absorbing from the Northern Hemisphere grind.

Rugby Union · 4/11/2026

La Rochelle Delivers at Stade Marcel-Deflandre to Seal Home Win Over Pau

La Rochelle won at home against Pau at Stade Marcel-Deflandre in the 2026 season fixture on 22 March 2026. With only the classified finishing order available, the result points to a controlled home performance from La Rochelle, who stayed ahead of Pau throughout the key narrative of the contest. Pau finished second after a competitive but ultimately unsuccessful away effort.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

'An Exhibition in 50/22s': Ronan O'Gara's Blueprint for Sam Prendergast in France Showdown

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara breaks down Sam Prendergast's right foot, Jack Crowley's competitive fire, and why Ireland's 10 jersey has never been tougher.

Rugby · 3/8/2026

Castres Olympique Holds Sway at Stade Pierre Fabre to Defeat La Rochelle

Castres Olympique made home advantage count at Stade Pierre Fabre on Sunday, finishing first ahead of La Rochelle in their 2026 season meeting. With only the final classification available, the key story is a controlled and effective performance from the hosts, who converted their home setting into victory while La Rochelle had to settle for second.

Rugby · 3/1/2026

Toulouse Hold Narrow Edge as Top 14 Title Race Tightens Entering the Run-In

Stade Toulousain lead the 2025-26 Top 14 standings on 81 points, just three ahead of La Rochelle in a tightening title race. While the top two have opened a significant gap over the chasing pack, the battle for playoff positioning is intense, with only six points separating third-placed Lyon from seventh-placed Toulon. Further down, the mid-table remains congested, while Perpignan and Brive are under pressure near the bottom. The championship is shaping into a two-team fight for first, with every point now crucial.

Rugby · 6/15/2025