Top 14

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The Top 14 is a professional rugby union club competition that is played in France. Created in 1892, the Top 14 is at the top of the national league system operated by the France National Rugby League, also known by its French initialism of LNR. There is promotion and relegation between the Top 14 and the next level down, the Pro D2. The fourteen best rugby teams in France participate in the competition, hence the name Top 14. The competition was previously known as the Top 16.

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Lawes leaving Saints after 17 years to join Brive Former England flanker Courtney Lawes is leaving Northampton Saints after 17 years at the end of the season to join French Top 14 club Brive. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024

'Ulster aim to shake slump in star-studded Racing game' Ulster hope to give their season a well-timed shot in the arm against Top 14 leaders Racing 92 in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 game in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023
Smith steers Harlequins to superb win in Paris Harlequins fight back to beat Top 14 league leaders Racing 92 in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup match in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023
Pau confirm signing of Exeter fly-half Simmonds French Top 14 side Pau confirm the signing of Exeter fly-half Joe Simmonds on a two-year deal. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2023

Fly-half Russell to join Bath after 2023 World Cup British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell will join Bath from Top 14 side Racing 92 after the 2023 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2022
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O'Gara signs five-year deal with La Rochelle La Rochelle head coach and former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has signs a five-year extension with the Top 14 side until 2027. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2022