Pia win the derby then... well done them.

good first win for Brendan Worth for Villeneuve - interesting half back line with Bromley & Villegas

St. Gaudens last night again refused to compete in Elite1 and re-stated their wish to go into Elite2 - and pointed out that they would lose most of their funding if they dropped down any lower. Also threatening legal action as a possibility (taking the situation to the national olympic committee/ministry of sport). I don't see how the FFR can back down here. St. Go are really making things look farcical - no wonder the sport has struggled for the past 20-30 years with people like this in charge. But it would be a real shame to lose another place that has been a stronghold of the game.

He's signed for Carcassonne - should make his debut against Limoux at the weekend.



I wonder why the solution of the other nearby teams loaning a player or two to St. Gaudens for the next couple of months hasn't been talked about?

Yes indeed Sanj. Did BW play or is he still on the mend? Now that Tonneins are their reserve team, they have very useful backup when needed. I watched them win the final last season & was pleasantly surprised by their standard of play. They look like a well coached side & without any etrangers also.

yeh,Tonneins are a great set-up and the future looks bright for them



regarding Brendan,he is about four weeks away from playing again - he's training well but not overdoing it, which is wise



also spoke to Nathan at FCL who is hoping to get back for the next game following a hamstring injury - Jye may play but has an ankle problem which may require surgery,he should know soon if he requires surgery or not - he may also be available for the next game

Confirmed by fffr13 & St. Gaudens that the club won't be running a senior team in any division this season. Both parties looking for a way for them to re-enter at some level next season and to save the club's juniors - who've won national titles at different age groups in both 2011 and 2010. Crazy situation. They still have a few decent players (eg Borlin) who'll be looking to get a new team.

Round 2 results:



Avignon 38-18 Pia



Carcassonne 20-6 Limoux



FCL 82-0 Montpellier



St Esteve 38-18 Villeneuve

Round 3 result: Carcassonne beat TO 50-14

Todays results:



Montpellier 38-18 Lescure



St Esteve 22-27 FCL



Avignon 24-20 Villeneuve

Good to see Montpellier bounce back after their thrashing.

cracking games at Villeneuve and UTC with the visitors just about hanging on in each game despite some jittery moments...



well done Nathan for a superb drop goal to nudge FCL in front with Poggi securing the victory late on



disaster for TO13 against a strong ASC side - business as usual for Mr Dumas........