BIZARRE: 25 - You Need To See This

Will Marseille electoral springboard propel Mélenchon to post of PM?

With two weeks to go before parliamentary elections, far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon continues his campaign and dreams of becoming prime minister. In the recent presidential race, Mélenchon scored over 70 percent of the youth vote in the disadvantaged northern suburbs of Marseille.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2022

La Rochelle’s Champions Cup triumph underlines strength of French rugby

Victory against Leinster in the final in Marseille is another illustration of how the game is booming across the Channel

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

La Rochelle celebrate last-gasp Champions Cup final victory over Leinster

Ronan O'Gara conjured up a coaching masterclass to inspire La Rochelle to a last-gasp 24-21 Heineken Champions Cup final victory over four-time champions Leinster at Stade Velodrome, Marseille.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2022

Crucial clash of the fighting Irish out-halves to decide European rugby final

Irish side Leinster take on French squad La Rochelle in Marseille on Saturday, the Irishmen looking for their fifth European Championship title. Most commentators agree that the clash will hinge on the struggle between two individuals, Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara. Only one of them will be playing.

Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2022

Johnny Sexton and Ronan O’Gara test rivalry to the limit in Champions Cup final

Leinster’s Johnny Sexton and La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara have put a ‘tricky relationship’ behind them before their Marseille showdown

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022

Ronan O'Gara wary of Johnny Sexton threat after his bounce back from Lions snub

As head coach of La Rochelle, ROG wants to get one over his friend who will be Leinster's driving force in Saturday's Champions Cup final in Marseille

Irish Mirror · May 24, 2022

Protecting Marseille's bays from too many tourists

In the south of France, near Marseille, the cliff-lined coastal inlets called 'calanques' are threatened by erosion because they attract too many visitors. A permit system is to be trialed from the end of June in an effort to protect these priceless landmarks.

Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2022

'If not now, then when?' - Caelan Doris lays it on the line for Leinster's Champions Cup hopefuls

The Mayo man, a key figure in Leo Cullen's side, doesn't want this chance to pass by the in-form Blues against La Rochelle in Marseille in six days time

Irish Mirror · May 22, 2022

Podcast: France's female PM, protecting Marseille's Calanques, Battle of Rocroi

Does France's new female Prime Minister mark a victory for feminism? Marseille's creeks (Calanques), faced with degradation, limit visitors. The battle in 1643 that shifted influence in Europe from Spain to France.

Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2022

O'Gara suffers Champions Cup final blow as Kerr-Barlow ruled out for La Rochelle through injury

The scrum-half is an established player in the Top 14 club's side but will miss the Marseille showdown with Leinster

Irish Mirror · May 17, 2022