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Local election results show the hurdles along the path to power for French far right

Despite achieving historic scores and taking control of over 60 municipalities in the French local elections, the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, RN) will be disappointed by its failure to make a breakthrough in the larger towns and cities. The headlines coming out of France after the second round of…

The Conversation

Explore Europe the slow and scenic way: Five popular flights you can swap for ferries and trains

You’ll miss finding out part of what Europe has to offer if you’re 35,000 feet up in the air in a plane. Here’s how the continent’s trains and ferries can give you a more fulfilling vacation

The Independent UK

Bordeaux Begles crush Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch despite Henry Pollock double

Bordeaux Begles 50-28 Northampton: The defending champions flexed their strength to return to the top of Pool 4

The Independent UK

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New recipe for success required to stop France’s grands chefs dominating the Champions Cup

Since 2021, five successive Top 14 sides have have been crowned Champions Cup winners and any team looking to challenge that status quo needs a fast start

The Guardian - UK

Chris Froome 'relieved to be heading home' from hospital after serious training crash

Seven-time Grand Tour winner thanks HIA Sainte Anne hospital after successful surgery in Toulon at end of August

Cycling News

Chris Froome recovering in hospital after ‘successful’ surgery on crash injuries

The 40-year-old crashed while on a training ride on Wednesday and was airlifted to hospital in Toulon.

The Independent UK

Chris Froome to undergo surgery after breaking his back during training crash

The four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome was said to be stable in a Toulon hospital after scans showed he broke his ribs and fractured his back in a training crash

The Guardian - UK

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French Prisons Hit By Mystery Arson And Gunfire Attacks

A wave of coordinated attacks have hit prisons across France, with unknown assailants torching cars outside several jails, leaving mysterious inscriptions and hitting one facility with automatic gunfire.

International Business Times

Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned

Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon was fired at with an automatic weapon.

Euronews

Multiple prisons in France hit by ‘co-ordinated’ attacks involving gunfire and arson

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s department is investigating the attacks alongside the national security agency

The Independent UK

Premiership clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French strength

Four English clubs conceded 215 points on a calamitous weekend with French clubs poised to improve further

The Guardian - UK

The Saracens decision that shows how the Champions Cup has lost its lustre

None of the club’s England stars will travel to Toulon this weekend, placing player workloads and a flawed competition back in the spotlight

The Independent UK

Saracens boss defends resting England stars for Champions Cup clash after claims of disrespect

Mark McCall will take Saracens to Toulon in the absence of skipper Maro Itoje and others

The Independent UK

Aid flows from French cities to Mayotte a month after devastating cyclone

Communities from Mayotte and the Comoros living in France are rallying to send aid to the Indian Ocean archipelago devastated by Cyclone Chido. Donations are pouring in from cities such as Marseille, home to France’s largest Comorian community, and nearby Toulon.

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The Guardian - UK

Dan Biggar: ‘I quite enjoyed taking flak and proving people wrong the next week’

The former Wales fly-half tells Donald McRae about breaking the mould to survive in the No 10 jersey and life by the beach in Toulon

Radio France Internationale

Toulon offer banned Jaminet chance for redemption after racist video

Toulon rugby club chiefs offered a lifeline on Tuesday to their disgraced player Melvyn Jaminet, who was thrown out of France's tour of South America lin July for posting a video online that contained racially offensive remarks.

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Design Parade is the South of France's annual design extravaganza

If you're heading to the South of France this summer, don't miss Design Parade Hyeres & Toulon 2024, the annual creative extravaganza spotlighting emerging talent in historical locations

Evening Standard

Kyle Sinckler set for Twickenham send-off in Barbarians debut against Fiji

Prop is set for France stint after signing for Toulon

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The Guardian - UK

Lewis Ludlam closes in on Toulon move after confirming Northampton exit

The 28-year-old England international, who will leave Northampton in the summer, said: ‘This has been an extremely tough decision for me’

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales international left 'broken' by cancer battle and Welsh star gutted

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for Saturday, July 8.

Wales Online

Sergio Parisse close to tears as two legends' careers are over

The pair received standing ovations as they left the field for the last time

The Independent UK

Kyle Steyn admits Challenge Cup final loss a bitter pill to swallow for Glasgow

The defeat in Dublin came off the back of bowing out of the BKT United Rugby Championship in the quarter-finals.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow 19 Toulon 43: Warriors no match as French finally lift the trophy

A fortnight ago, Warriors were daring to believe that they had what it takes to compete for silverware in two competitions – but they have ended…

The National (Scotland)

Player ratings as Glasgow Warriors are thumped by Toulon in Dublin final

15 Ollie Smith Did everything he could to prevent Baptiste Serin from touching down, and was possibly unlucky that the scrum-half was awarded the…

The National (Scotland)

Ollie Smith brings in top brass for Dublin - his dad's trumpet

With Ollie Smith starting at full-back for Glasgow Warriors in tonight’s European Challenge Cup Final showdown versus Toulon in Dublin, the team…

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