Rugby predictions

Stade Francais vs La Rochelle: A high-voltage clash at Jean-Bouin for a place in the semis The second Top 14 playoff serves up a cracking showdown on Sunday night in the capital. Stade Francais host La Rochelle at Jean-Bouin with the last semi-final spot on the line. For Stade Francais, this sudden-death night in front…

Pau – Racing 92: A historic playoff with a spot in the last four on the line The Top 14 knockout stage is here, and it starts with a bruising tie in the Bearn. A superb fourth-place finish in the regular season has earned Pau home advantage against Racing 92 on Saturday afternoon in a…

La Rochelle – Stade Francais : Ambition on the line in the run-in This is a straight-up final for La Rochelle on the last day of the regular season. They host Stade Francais on Saturday at a Marcel-Deflandre ground that should be rocking. For La Rochelle, the equation is simple: win or their season could…

Bordeaux-Begles – Clermont: a huge clash with a playoff spot on the line Its the pressure game and the big chance on the final day of the regular season. Bordeaux-Begles host Clermont on Saturday night at Stade Chaban-Delmas, and the place is set to be bouncing. For Bordeaux-Begles, the task is simple: win and they…