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Sunday 10 December 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Biarritz

This year
2023
Barron re-joins Ireland squad as concerns grow over Sheehan injury
Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne have also remained back in Ireland.
Former Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb signs for Biarritz
Webb has agreed terms with the club until 2025.
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James Cronin set to join Biarritz in the Top 14 after leaving Munster
The 30-year-old Ireland international is set for a move to France.
'I play rugby because I love the game, not just because my brothers play'
20-year-old hooker Billy Scannell is heading into his second season with Biarritz in France.
'This move happened at the right time but I got such a good grounding in Munster'
Back row Dave O’Callaghan is a year into his time with French club Biarritz.
Iran's foreign minister makes surprise G7 summit visit
Flight-tracking websites showed a plane travelling from Tehran to Biarritz.
Macron says G7 leaders have agreed on joint statement over Iran
US President Donald Trump, however, has denied signing off on a joint G7 message.
Ireland U20 international Scannell signs for French club Biarritz
The 19-year-old hooker joins after a season in the Munster sub-academy.
€3 million investment from Hong Kong saves Biarritz from relegation
A regular European challenger in the noughties, BO are relieved to cling on to a place in Pro D2.
James Coughlan's Pau lead Pro D2 after O'Sullivan's Biarritz lose
The former Munster No. 8 has had a good start to life under Simon Mannix in France.
O'Sullivan's Biarritz with biggest Pro D2 budget, while Toulouse lead Top 14
The LNR has revealed the provisional figures for all French professional clubs this season.
O'Sullivan's Biarritz make another smart signing in Philip van der Walt
The South African No. 8 will join from the Cheetahs to replace Imanol Harinordoquy.
Harinordoquy leaves Eddie O'Sullivan and Biarritz for a final season with Toulouse
The number eight has chosen one last year in the Top 14 over a season in Pro Div 2.
O'Sullivan's Biarritz pull off transfer market coups by signing Davies and Evans
The former Ireland head coach welcomes an All Black and a Wallaby on board in the south of France.
Biarritz confirm all-French coaching staff for new boss Eddie O'Sullivan
Benoît August and Pierre Chadebech will aid the Irishman in setting his structures at the Pro D2 club.
Ex-France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili to retire at the end of the season
The elegant Biarritz playmaker will hang up his boots at the conclusion of the current Top 14 campaign.
Jonny Sexton on the bench for Racing Metro's Top 14 tie
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will be relieved that Sexton has only been selected as a replacement.
'We used to do weights training in a little shed' - O'Halloran on Connacht's rise
The Galwegian winger has seen a lot of positive changes in his seven years at the Sportsground.
Heineken Cup: 'Quins perfect record in tact after Biarritz mudbath
Conor O’Shea’s side finished their pool campaign with a win in Biarritz.
Heineken Cup: Toulon join Ulster and Quins in the 1/4 finals while Biarritz fight on
Dimitri Yachvilli and his buddies may yet rue that late conversion miss in Galway.
VIDEO: 4 classic Heineken Cup matches when 4 tries did the trick
The miracle match makes the grade and three other beauties.
'I had to stop the president from pulling a Biarritz t-shirt over my head' - O'Driscoll
The rugby legend recalls a visit to the south of France that almost led to his Leinster departure.
Connacht v Munster: 3 key battles to decide the outcome
History favours the Reds but a glance at the teamsheets suggests a home win.
Pro12: Ulster and Connacht look to overcome home woes
Leinster and Munster have enjoyed a swathe of away day successes in Belfast and Galway respectively.
Shane Byrne 'not nervous at all' as Leinster stand on the brink
The former Ireland hooker believes Joe Schmidt will be looking ‘to win at all costs’ today.
Your seriously unglamorous rugby pic of the day
The conditions for tonight’s game between Connacht and Biarritz aren’t ideal, to put it mildly.
Biarritz v Connacht, Heineken Cup
Eric Elwood’s men were hoping to make it three wins from four in Europe this season.
Heineken Cup: 3 things to look out for this weekend
European dreams could be shattered for three of Ireland’s four representatives.
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby
Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.
Team news: Just one change for Connacht ahead of Biarritz return
Johnny O’Connor comes in at openside flanker for the injured Willie Faloon.
Elwood pays tribute to 'immense' McSharry ahead of Biarritz tilt
The Connacht backline is looking its most dangerous in recent memory.
Heineken Cup: Biarritz suspend coaches ahead of Connacht rematch
Jack Isaac and Serge Milhas have been put on a month’s leave by club president Serge Blanco.
Connacht are a bloody good team declares Biarritz fullback Balshaw
The westerners are looking to pull off a Heineken Cup double against the French side on Friday.
Marmion puts hero-worship to one side as he trumps Yachvili
The 20-year-old scrum-half was instrumental in Connacht’s 22-14 win over Biarritz.
Biarritz win was better than Quins but we want more - McCarthy
The Connacht lock believes a return victory next week in France is a distinct possibility.
The drinks are on Elwood as Connacht stun Biarritz
Dan Parks and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored the points but the 23-man squad can all be proud of their effort.
Connacht v Biarritz, Heineken Cup
We were in Galway for the crucial pool three clash between the westerners and two-time European finalists.
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend's European rugby action
Our four provinces are facing into a pivotal fortnight of the season, here’s all you need to know.
Lock in: McCarthy back in harness for Connacht
The formidable international second row is one of two welcome changes ahead of Biarritz’ visit to the Sportsground.
Just in time for Connacht: Harinordoquy returns after 6 months with knee injury
Over to you, Andrew Browne.