Travel site Lonely Planet named Toulouse the best city to visit in 2025, but I found the French city felt like an underwhelming college town.

Toulouse scored 12 tries as they hammered Leicester Tigers 80-12 to secure themselves a home tie in the last 16 of the Champions Cup. Both sides had already qualified for the knockout stages ahead of Sunday’s clash at Stade Ernest-Wallon but the holders were in emphatic form as they clinched second spot in Pool 1.

Captain Ben Curry admits Sale Sharks face a mountainous task when they take on holders Toulouse in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.

Following the news that the low-cost airline easyJet plans to axe 10 routes to south-west France this summer, passengers in France report receiving emails telling them tickets they have already paid for have been cancelled.

Alex Batty was missing abroad for six years after going to Spain with his mother and grandfather and now police investigating the case have given a major update

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

In 57 matches over seven years, only three teams have beaten Leinster: La Rochelle (two finals, one semi-final), Toulouse (one final, one pool match), Saracens (one final, one quarter-final).

Alex Batty went missing in 2017 whilst abroad with his mum and grandfather. Police have now given a major update on the case.

French Ligue 1 table after Sunday's matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

The frustration that has been creeping into the tone of local Vodacom United Rugby Championship coaches' voices is easy to understand.

Top international referee Luke Pearce has singled out two of rugby's modern-day greats, Antoine Dupont and Siya Kolisi, for special praise.

We need to get better, it’s as simple as that," says Mark Applegarth, who has high ambitions with York Knights in 2025.