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	Castres v Harlequins \|\| ComeAllWithin.co.uk - Unofficial Harlequins News and Views
		Castres took a long drop out to touch, the throw went to Miall, a rolling maul was set up and the ball was spun out to Duffy who put in one of a number of very long kicks but unfortunately it didn’t find touch giving Castres a counter-attacking opportunity.
		Castres were awarded another penalty 35m out for the front rows coming up in a scrum, again their kicker was successful, 12-6, 33 minutes.
		Castres again had the lion’s share of the possession and the referee’s decisions, Castres pushed closer and closer to our line and it was at this point that the ref. Sent JK and Turner away from the in goal area.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s98/st31317.htm (1467 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| European Club \| Munster 36-8 Castres
		Benjamin's Lhande's try was all Castres had to show for their first quarter domination as they attempted to claim back-to-back wins over the Irish side.
		The rolling maul saw the entire Munster pack dive over the Castres line but the video referee, correctly ruled that it was impossible to judge whether the ball had been grounded.
		Castres prop Alessio Galasso was then harshly red-carded after another off-the-ball skirmish when several players had got involved.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/european/4088933.stm (542 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Galwey claims Castres are favourites
		Munster captain Mick Galwey has admitted this Saturday's Pool 4 clash with Castres Olympique will be like a cup final with the winners likely to top the group depending on tries scored.
		Declan Kidney's men have charged to the top of the group and have guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals, but they need a result on in France if they are to top the group and secure home advantage when the Heineken Cup reaches the knockout stages.
		Castres, however, have an injury crisis ahead of the crunch tie, with club captain Raphael Ibañez awaiting the results of further tests on his injured knee before finding out if he can face the 2000 Heineken Cup finalists.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2002/0107/munster.html (555 words)

	RugbyRugby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Castres proved they are a strong defensive side with a powerful scrum and they don't miss many tackles so in many respects we expect them to be fairly similar to Perpignan and another big challenge for us."
		Castres need a win if they are to harbour hopes of progressing.
		Castres Olympique: 15 Jean-Baptiste Peyras Loustalet, 14 Pablo Canavosio, 13 Phil Christophers, 12 Rafael Carballo, 11 Laloaoa Milford, 10 Gordon Ross, 9 Christophe Laussucq, 8 Florian Faure, 7 Julien Puricelli, 6 Alexandre Bias, 5 Karim Ghezal, 4 Pascal Pape (c), 3 Daniel Saayman, 2 Romain Terrain, 1 Carl Hoeft.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /TOURNAMENTS/European_Cup/Tournament_News/story_54671.shtml (641 words)

	Castres - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Castres (Castras in the Languedocian dialect of Occitan language) is a town and commune of Languedoc in south-western France.
		Fortunately for Castres, a multinational pharmaceutical group (Pierre Fabre Group) has emerged in Castres in the 1960s, and it has kept its headquarters and RandD division in the metropolitan area, helping to counter-balance the general decline in industry.
		French former footballer and now Lille OSC's coach Claude Puel was born in Castres as well.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castres (2210 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Castres Wreck Caerphilly Finale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		French giants Castres Olympique collected a European trophy when they demolished a brave Caerphilly side at the Madejski Stadium, Reading.
		Caerphilly's brave defence lasted barely 30 seconds of the second half, with impressive Castres backrower Romain Froment capitalising on a mistake from the Welsh side to score out wide.
		Castres winger Laurent Arbo finished the scoring with a try from close range to take the French club to the 40-point mark as the clock ticked past the 80 minutes.
	www.wru.co.uk /114_2186.php (394 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Semi-final venue remains undecided
		European Rugby Cup officials have delayed the announcement of the venue for the Heineken Cup semi-final between Munster and Castres Olympique.
		ERC had been expected to make a decision today for the game in France on April 27 but are now likely to announce their choice tomorrow.
		The difficulty of access to the town and local hotel accommodation are also said to be concerns as Munster are looking to accommodate the large expected demand for tickets.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2002/0214/munster.html (165 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Rugby - Ross ready to say au revoir as he opts to play in France
		Coping with the journeys back and forward from Murrayfield for training sessions is one aspect Ross "will have to adjust to" according to Townsend who spent a couple of years at Castres at the beginning of this decade.
		Castres is about an hour's drive from Toulouse but it will mean two flights each time.
		Castres currently lie eighth in the 14-team First Division.
	sport.scotsman.com /rugby.cfm?id=620032006 (664 words)

	European Rugby Cup : Miles Harrison's Round 5 Preview
		But they thumped Castres at home and then got a strong win at the Dragons when they realised exactly what they had to do to win that match, and went out there and did it.
		Castres are a dangerous team, particularly at home.
		Castres going down 35-3 at Sale might have been ‘white flag’ time.
	www.parkerpenchallengecup.com /eng/32_4709.php (2076 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Dogged Wasps survive Castres onslaught
		Wasps, some way off their best but showing the dogged determination that has always underpinned their most successful seasons, survived a mighty Castres onslaught up front to secure the first vital home win that every side looks for in the Heineken Cup.
		To emerge with the spoils on an increasingly wet afternoon Wasps had to protect their try-line for most of the second half as Castres battered away with immense physicality and it is to their credit that they conceded just one try during this period.
		Castres Olympique: R Teulet; L Milford, P Christophers, R Carballo, B Fleming; G Ross, C Laussucq; A Giorgadze, R Terrain (D Roumieu 40), J Castex, P Pape (K Ghezal 60), L Nallet (capt), A Bias, P Tabacco, F Faure.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/sport/2006/10/23/srwasp23.xml (891 words)

	Stockport Express- Big crowd needed to boost boys
		The next home match, against Castres Olympique on Friday, December 16, will be crucial for Sharks, who are seeking to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup for the first time ever.
		Castres boast eleven internationals including fly-half Yann Delaigue, who marshalled France through last year’s RBS 6 Nations and will pose a major challenge for Charlie Hodgson.
		Supporters who retain their ticket stub from the Castres game will have the first opportunity to purchase any remaining tickets to the Munster game in January, which go on sale after the final whistle on December 16.
	www.stockportexpress.co.uk /sport/salesharks/news/s/206/206929_big_crowd_needed_to_boost_boys.html (488 words)

	2007 Rugby Accommodation in Castres South France - Accommodation
		We are a dedicated Rugby family - both Gabriel (under 13's) and Noah (under 9's) play for Castres Olympique.
		Okalani is just a 7 minute drive from the Castres stadium, where home matches are played every other week, see fixtures list.
		Castres are competing in both the Championship of France and the Heineken Cup (2005) - the teams involved in the Heineken Cup (2006) - teams playing are Trevise, London Wasps and Pergignan.
	www.okalani.com /rugby.asp (189 words)

	Heineken Cup news, live commentary, fun, fixtures, results and features from Planet-Rugby.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Castres Olympique and the Newport Gwent Dragons meet at Stade Pierre-Antoine on Saturday evening in a match which could just be close.
		The Dragons' pack is considerably lighter in weight than Castres' last opposition Clermont Auvergne, and the move is a clear sign that the French are set to move the ball about a bit on their home turf.
		Prediction: Castres have had a dodgy start to the season, but they are beginning to click, and they have run in 89 points in their last two home wins, conceding just 22.
	www.planet-rugby.com /Tournaments/European_Cup/story_46804.shtml (967 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Munster batter outclassed Castres to set up Sale showdown
		Castres, albeit with a mix- and-match side, are formidable at home, and Munster knew they would have to batten down the hatches.
		An early off-side decision against Munster settled Castres' nerves as they launched a frantic attack, Laurent Marticorena hitting the target with a 30-yard penalty kick.
		Castres, with captain Nicolas Spanghero and lively wing forward Romain Froment in abrasive form, hit back well, but on the half hour Munster finally struck after powerful approach work by centre Trevor Halstead.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2006/01/14/srcast14.xml (483 words)

	Castres Olympique - Wikipedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Castres Olympique ist ein Rugby-Union-Verein aus der französischen Stadt Castres im Département Tarn.
		Ab den frühen 1960er Jahren war Castres Olympique nicht mehr in der Lage, an die früheren Erfolge anzuknüpfen und war meist auf den hinteren Tabellenplätzen zu finden.
		Auf europäischer Ebene erreichte Castres Olympique zwei Mal das Finale des European Challenge Cup (1997 und 2000) und gewann 2003 den European Shield.
	de.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Castres_Olympique (340 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| European Club \| Sale 35-3 Castres
		Sebastien Chabal went over either side of the break as the Sharks maintained their 100% record in the competition.
		Castres full-back Romain Teulet notched the French side's only score, replying to Hodgson's opening penalty.
		Castres: Teulet, Milford, Raffault, Christophers, Ropati, Delaigue, Albouy, Forestier, Romieu, Attoub, Ghezal, Capo Ortega, Froment, Bernad, Taussac.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/rugby_union/european/4529078.stm (361 words)

	www.scrum.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Runners-up in the Shield last year Castres Olympique have appeared in the Cup competition once previously.
		It’s always tempting to wheel out the ‘Pool of Death’ term in such an elite competition, but Castres’ grouping in Pool D is tricky.
		Jeremy Davidson was another member of the Lions Test side in South Africa at Castres, but he’s been with the club for a number of years now.
	www.scrum.com /heineken/00-01/teams/Castres.asp (492 words)

	Top 14 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During the latter part of the decade, RC Narbonne, CS Vienne and Perpignan all won titles, and Biarritz Olympique were champions in both 1935 and 1939.
		The competition during the 1940s was won by a number of different teams, though Castres Olympique won in 1949, and then again in 1950.
		Agen • Albi • Bayonne • Biarritz • Bourgoin • Brive • Castres • Clermont • Montauban • Montpellier • Narbonne • Perpignan • Stade Français • Toulouse
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Top_14 (2037 words)

	wooller.com - pictures - london wasps v castres olympique - wasps labour to a victory over castres at a rain ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		wooller.com - pictures - london wasps v castres olympique - wasps labour to a victory over castres at a rain sodden adams park with a single try from paul sackey.
		wasps labour to a victory over castres at a rain sodden adams park with a single try from paul sackey.
		lawrence dallaglio of wasps shows his frustraton during the heineken cup match between london wasps and castres olympique at adams park, wycombe, england on 22nd october 2006
	wooller.com /?page=10472 (226 words)

	Castres Olympique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		They play at the Stade Pierre-Antoine (capacity 9,423) and wear blue and white.
		Unhappy with the dominating position cycling had within the club, the members of the rugby section decided to leave and create a club of their own, solely dedicated to their sport.
		Castres • Clermont • Montauban • Montpellier • Narbonne • Perpignan • Stade Français • Toulouse
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castres_Olympique (461 words)

	BreakingNews.ie: Munster back in business
		Munster are back in business in Heineken Cup Pool One after a fiery five-try display saw them crush Castres Olympique 42-16 at Thomond Park.
		Castres centre Marticorena kick-started the ninth European meeting between the sides since 1995 with a third-minute penalty but just three minutes later, Munster supporters were cheering their side’s first try.
		Despite the presence of two All Black props, captain Kees Meeuws and Carl Hoeft, in the Castres scrum, Munster’s eight were well on top and another forward shunt on 18 minutes saw Flannery driven over for O’Gara to convert.
	www.breakingnews.ie /2005/10/29/story227866.html (635 words)

	Preview - Castres v Treviso
		Meanwhile, eyes will be on Castres to see whether they decide to eschew the attempt at European glory for the stability of domestic success, but lock Lionel Nallet says that the team is still focussed on European qualification.
		Certain defeats can be very deceiving, others just kill the hopes," said Nallet to Le Site of the result against Wasps - a match that could have gone either way right to the end.
		Castres need a win ifthey are toharbour hopes of progressing.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/rugby/news/2006/26/10/preview-castres-v-treviso.html (583 words)

	Official Website of the RBS 6 Nations 2005
		Former Scotland international Glenn Metcalfe has joined Castres Olympique from Glasgow Warriors on a six-month contract.
		Metcalfe, who called time on his international career after the 2003 World Cup in Australia, was also being pursued by Bayonne.
		Castres failed to qualify for the play-offs last season.
	www.rbs6nations.com /news_1905.htm (98 words)

	Castres v Sale Sharks: Preview
		SALE Sharks face the acid test tonight when they attempt to maintain their 100 per cent Heineken Cup record against Castres Olympique.
		Castres have useful backs in players like Samoan Freddie Tuilagi, who battered through a few defensive walls for Leicester not too long ago.
		Although Castres have recruited former Wasp Paul Volley in the back row you would have to travel a long way to find a more competitive back row than new Scotland captain Jason White, French battering ram Sebastien Chabal and the increasingly impressive Magnus Lund.
	www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk /sport/s/190/190845_castres_v_sale_sharks_preview.html (605 words)

	Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World
		A second half capitulation from Castres saw Perpignan grind out a valuable 30-3 win.
		Laloaoa Milford's late try secured Castres' victory in the French derby with Perpignan.
		Castres have scored a comfortable 41-22 Heineken Cup victory against Treviso.
	home.skysports.com /club.aspx?clid=1771&cpid=254 (204 words)

	Castres 16 Sale 20
		Scottish back-rower Jason White was immense as the Sharks pack subdued the much-feared Castres scrum, and the deadly boot of England fly-half Charlie Hodgson did the rest despite a strong finish from the French side.
		The win puts the Sharks in the box seat in Pool One, and with home games against Castres and the Newport Gwent Dragons to come, they are hot favourites to be the first side to cement a quarter-final berth this season.
		Castres boast All Black powerhouses Kees Meeuws and Carl Hoeft in the front row and a 20-metre rolling maul resulted in the opening try of the match through Uruguay lock Rodrigo Capo-Ortega.
	www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk /sport/rugbyunion/s/190/190951_castres_16_sale_20.html?rss=yes (401 words)

	European Rugby Cup : Castres Fend Off Dragons
		All Black props Kees Meeuws and Carl Hoeft led the way, and both were part of the pack who enveloped hooker David Roumieu and drove him over the line for the game’s first try.
		Castres got the ball away from their forwards as quickly as possible and caught the Dragons off guard with a swiftly taken scrum.
		Marticorena scored the crucial try for the home side, but Dragons coach Paul Turner will be a happy man. Every man and his dog had written off the Welsh region ahead of the game, and the bonus point for finishing within seven points may prove valuable in the coming weeks.
	www.parkerpenshield.com /eng/12_1112.php (508 words)

	Castres Olympique V. 2006/2007
		Raphael Carballo a toujours joué centre à Toulon et il semble qu'il ait été engagé pour ça à Castres, mais dans ses quelques selections avec l'equipe d'Argentine il a toujours été 3/4 aile.
		A 25 ans, le joueur des Canterbury Crusaders serait sur le point de s'engager avec le Castres Olympique en quête d'un second ouvreur au côté de Gordon Ross.
		mais il est bien venu a Castres, et devrait pas tarder a revenir, et oui sa serait Flemming qui partirait..
	ovalie.forumactif.com /sutra58860-Castres-Olympique-V-2006-2007.htm (2610 words)

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