No hope of survivors in Airbus crash Nov 28, 2008
PERPIGNAN: French rescue workers have resumed their search for the bodies of five people missing after a passenger jet carrying five New Zealanders and two Germans plunged into the Mediterranean. Two bodies were found on Thursday shortly after the crash, but five others were still missing after the Air New Zealand Airbus A320 crashed into the sea as it approached Perpignan airport after a short test flight ... The jet crashed in the sea near the southern city of Perpignan, from where it had... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Air NZ unveils names of three victims in plane crash Nov 28, 2008
A Securite Civile rescue helicopter takes off for the site where a Air New Zealand airbus A320 plane crashed offshore Canet-en-Roussillon in Perpignan, southern France ... Staff members of the rescue team discuss the rescue operation in Perpignan, southern France, Nov. 27, 2008 ... The jet had been undergoing servicing at EAS Industries in Perpignan and flying circuits for 90 minutes before it crashed, an emergency services spokesman said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Official says no hope of finding survivors in NZ jet crash off France Nov 28, 2008
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Airbus Crashes Near Southern French Coast Nov 28, 2008
5 miles) east of the French city of Perpignan, near the border with Spain, at around 4:45 p.m. local time (1545 GMT), according to the local government office ... The airplane was on a test flight after undergoing checks at the EAS Industries aircraft maintenance center in Perpignan. (Time.com)
Air New Zealand mourns staff believed dead in French air crash Nov 28, 2008
French authorities said two bodies had been recovered and five people were missing and believed dead after the plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the southern city of Perpignan on Thursday ... Witness reports suggested the aircraft was relatively low in the sky just before the crash, as it prepared to land in Perpignan, he said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Carter owes NZ a fitting farewell Nov 14, 2008
But the preferential treatment given to him over his looming stint with French club Perpignan has worryingly stalled things ... But is there a danger that Perpignan, rather than the All Blacks, could be the biggest benefactors from his current Grand Slam tour ... Carter has been given plenty of latitude by his New Zealand bosses both with his Perpignan deal and his recent layoff. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French rugby suffering from foreign exposure Nov 12, 2008
"But outside of these stars, the Top 14 is bringing in increasing number of foreign players, and obviously French rugby is suffering from this abuse. "That certain teams can name up to two-thirds foreigners directly harms the French XV." Lievremont said the scenario was a tricky one to solve. Many French players go absent from their clubs for weeks on end if they are involved in the national team set-up, meaning under-pressure coaches turn to their foreign legion to fill their gap and maintain... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French police arrest anarchists for train sabotage Nov 11, 2008
AFP A TGV train on a high speed line between the French cities of Perpignan and Narbonne. French police raided. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Referee Barnes and New Zealand reunite at Murrayfield Nov 7, 2008
Reuters Published: November 7, 2008. English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of New Zealand's opening Grand Slam tour match against Scotland on Saturday (1715 GMT) in a painful reminder of the All Blacks' early exit from the 2007 World Cup. (International Herald Tribune)
Medard to debut for France Nov 5, 2008
Wednesday November 5, 2008. November 5, 2008 - 11:31AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Borges pulls out of Argentina tour Oct 31, 2008
Borges badly twisted an ankle while playing for his club Dax at Perpignan last Saturday in the French Top 14 championship. Back row Alejandro Campos, who is having a trial at French club Clermont, has been included in Argentina's squad. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
One new face for France Oct 30, 2008
Forwards: Lionel Faure (Sale/ENG), Fabien Barcella (Biarritz), Dimitri Szarzewski (Stade Franais), Benjamin Kayser (Leicester/ENG), Nicolas Mas (Perpignan), Benoit Lecouls (Toulouse), Lionel Nallet (Castres, capt), Sebastien Chabal (Sale/ENG), Romain Millo-Chluski (Toulouse), Thierry Dusautoir (Toulouse), Fulgence Ouedraogo (Montpellier), Louis Picamoles (Montpellier), Imanol Harinordoquy (Biarritz). Backs: Morgan Parra (Bourgoin), Jean-Baptiste Elissalde (Toulouse), Vincent Trinh-Duc... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Munster Beats Sale 24-16 in Heineken Cup; Clermont Auvergne, Bath, Cardiff Win Oct 20, 2008
Yesterday, Biarritz beat Calvisano 41-10, Leicester won 60-16 at Treviso, Stade Francais defeated the Scarlets 37-15, while the Ospreys beat Perpignan 15-9. Leinster beat Wasps 41-11, Harlequins defeated Ulster 42-21, and Edinburgh won 13-6 against Castres. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
French author wins Nobel Oct 11, 2008
He went on to earn a master s degree at the University of Aix-en-Provence in 1964 and wrote a doctoral thesis on Mexico s early history at the University of Perpignan in 1983. Besides the 1. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
French writer receives Nobel for literature Oct 10, 2008
raires in Nice, received a master's degree at the University of Aix-en-Provence and wrote his doctoral thesis for the University of Perpignan on the early history of Mexico. Le Cl. (International Herald Tribune)
Carter heads overseas contingent in Heineken Cup Oct 8, 2008
Carter has been granted a sabbatical by the New Zealand union to join the Catalan side Perpignan, who play in the French league, following the All Blacks' tour of Britain and Ireland next month. After the shattering disappointment of the quarter-final loss to France at last year's World Cup, Carter was instrumental in New Zealand's successful 2008 Tri-Nations campaign. (International Herald Tribune)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Umaga out and Connolly in at Toulon Sep 24, 2008
Perpignan: All Blacks five-eighth Daniel Carter has arrived in France to a hero's reception, presented to to several thousand fans of new club Perpignan at his official presentation ... "It was quite surreal, really. I feel a lot about the support that USAP [Perpignan] team have here. I've only been here 24 hours, Perpignan has a great feel, it's a very relaxed environment. I know the guys of the USAP team now, so I feel a lot more comfortable.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* All Black Carter raring to go after arrival in Perpignan Sep 24, 2008
All Black Carter raring to go after arrival in Perpignan. AFP, PERPIGNAN, FRANCE Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008, Page 19 ... Dan Carter arrives at the Yves du Manoir stadium in Perpignan, France, on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
I'm not Maradona: Carter Sep 23, 2008
All Black flyhalf Daniel Carter (L) is offered his new jersey from Perpignan club captain Nicolas Mas ... PERPIGNAN, France - All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter, one of the best players in the world, said he was delighted to be in town at his official presentation today to several thousand fans of new club Perpignan ... "It was quite surreal, really. I feel a lot about the support that USAP (Perpignan) team have here. I've only been here 24 hours, Perpignan has a great feel, it's a very relaxed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Protection Zones In The Wrong Place To Prevent Coral Reef Collapse Aug 29, 2008
28, 2008) Conservation zones are in the wrong place to protect vulnerable coral reefs from the effects of global warming, an international team of scientists warn. Now the team led jointly by Newcastle University and the Wildlife Conservation Society, New York say that urgent action is needed to prevent the collapse of this important marine ecosystem. (Science Daily)
2008-09 SCHEDULE Aug 27, 2008
at USA Toulogues Perpignan. Perpignan, France. (Richmondspiders.com)
Ryles chokes back the tears as he's bid bon voyage Aug 25, 2008
While he had been sorting out a working visa for France, disposing of items he can't take with him and arranging where he's going to live when he arrives in Perpignan to play for Les Catalans, Ryles had been too busy to focus on just what his departure meant. It's a similar situation for Dragons teammate Mark Gasnier, who is also heading to France to play rugby union for Stade Francais. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Spiders Win European Opener, 101-78 Aug 16, 2008
PERPIGNAN, France - Redshirt freshman made 6-of-8 three-pointers for a team-high 18 points and sophomore had 17 as the Richmond men's basketball team won its first game of its European summer trip 101-78 over USA Toulogues Perpignan on Thursday night ... " The Spiders defense was solid in the first quarter, holding USA Toulogues Perpignan to 16 points through the first 12 minutes, but the hosts got hot in the second and third quarter. "I think our defense can be a little bit better. (Richmondspiders.com)
Spiders Set To Embark On 10-Day Foreign Trip To Spain Aug 7, 2008
The trip includes stops in Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza, Bargos, along with Perpignan, France ... The Spiders will play their first game on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. ET against USA Toulouges Perpignan, just over the Spanish border in Perpignan, France. (Richmondspiders.com)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Money isn't everything but there's a $3m carrot Jul 29, 2008
Only All Blacks five-eighth Dan Carter, who Williams could eventually play outside at Test level, is thought to earn more in rugby union after becoming the first New Zealand player given dispensation for a six-month stint in France's big-spending Top 14 competition, where he will line up for Perpignan in the upcoming season. No player in either the NRL or English Super League earns anywhere near the type of money offered to Williams. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blue, white and red-faced, but c'est la vie Jul 29, 2008
Across France, even run-of-the-mill players are on a wage nudging $30,000 a month, while the All Black Dan Carter, who is to join the Perpignan club in a couple of months, will be on about $1. 5 million for six months. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bon voyage, Gaz? now who is next? Jul 19, 2008
But the big signing is star All Blacks five-eighth Dan Carter on a six-month deal at Perpignan valued at $1 million. Brive chief executive Simon Gellham says owners are sinking between $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French marines open fire on public Jun 30, 2008
Hospitals in the southern cities and towns of Toulouse, Narbonne, Montpellier and Perpignan, as well as Carcassone, were treating the wounded. Colonel Benoit Royal, head of the army's information unit, said a number among the injured were from military families. (Sydney Morning Herald)
French probe military display that leaves 17 injured Jun 30, 2008
Hospitals in the southern cities and towns of Toulouse, Narbonne, Montpellier and Perpignan, as well as Carcassonne, were treating the injured. One soldier, described as experienced with no history of behavioral or psychological problems, was detained following the incident. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Springboks eye off southern arch rivals with confidence Jun 29, 2008
While scrumhalf Du Preez and centre Fourie are still some way off returning to action, flanker Burger is back to full fitness, and captain Smit and Montgomery, who returned to France last week to play for Clermont and Perpignan respectively in the Top 14 semi-finals, will be back for the Springboks in New Zealand. The same cannot be said of All Blacks coach Graham Henry, who lost captain Richie McCaw to injury last weekend, while a few others players are also nursing injuries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Springboks shift focus Jun 23, 2008
While scrumhalf Du Preez and centre Fourie are still some way off returning to action, flanker Burger is back to full fitness, and captain Smit and Montgomery, who returned to France last week to play for Clermont and Perpignan respectively in the Top 14 semifinals, will be back for the Boks in New Zealand. The same cannot be said of All Blacks coach Graham Henry, who lost captain Richie McCaw to injury at the weekend, while a few others players are also nursing injuries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kankowski to miss out Jun 23, 2008
Smit was in the victorious Clermont-Auvergne side that toppled Percy Montgomery's Perpignan in the French Top 14 semifinal in Marseilles at the weekend. Clermont's victory has earned them a place in next Saturday's Final at the Stade de France, the venue where Smit and his triumphant Springboks captured the Webb Ellis Cup last October. (iAfrica.com)
It's not a B Team - France are regrouping Jun 11, 2008
While the squad will not include players from the Clermont Auvergne, Stade Toulousain, Stade Francais and USA Perpignan clubs that hold the first four places on the French league ladder, it reflects a new age in French rugby. "This is not a repeat of past years where in-bound touring teams have not sent their best available talent," an ARU spokesman said last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Truckers join fuel strike Jun 10, 2008
Several trucks from the southern city of Perpignan disrupted traffic at border posts, preventing trucks from crossing and causing a tailback of some 10 kilometres on both sides of the border. Private cars were allowed through. (iAfrica.com)
France name host of new faces for Australia tour Jun 9, 2008
Biarritz, ousted of the Top 14 semi-finals by Clermont, Toulouse, Paris and Perpignan, provide a backbone of six players to the squad including scrumhalf Dimitri Yachvili, number eight Imanol Harinordoquy and centre Damien Traille. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Crouch, touch, charge Jun 8, 2008
Clermont-Auvergne, Stade Francais and Toulouse won't be contributing at all to the national team, while Biarritz and Perpignan will battle it out for fourth spot in the finals. These clubs provide 90 per cent of France's best players, yet they won't be available because the Top 14 finals are played later this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Culture clashes Jun 3, 2008
The club v country scheduling debacle means that coach Marc Lievremont won't have access to some of his best players, but he showed during the Six Nations he wasn't afraid to look away from Stade Francais, Perpignan and Toulouse to unearth new talent. His constant "rotating" during that tournament, when he made five or six changes a game, looked more madness than method as the French spluttered along, but he will hope the strategy bears fruit now. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Percy signs for WP May 29, 2008
He was back in Europe at the end of last year, this time with French outfit Perpignan. WP spokesman Gavin Lewis has also confirmed the signing of former Cheetahs flyhalf Willem de Waal from French club Narbonne. (iAfrica.com)
No room for Percy? May 29, 2008
If Jantjes were to start against Wales, it would certainly raise some eyebrows, considering Montgomery's great performances at the World Cup and his good form for club side Perpignan in France's Top 14 over the past months. It would also seriously reduce the goal-kicking options in the team Montgomery has been a world-class exponent in that field for a few years now. (iAfrica.com)
Ex-Bronco Walters to coach French club May 22, 2008
Walters, who signed a three-year contract, is due to begin his new role with the Perpignan Super League Club in October when Mick Potter switches to St Helens in England. "I'm looking forward to the challenge of coaching the Catalans Dragons for the next three seasons," Walters said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Smit to miss Springbok's Italy test May 21, 2008
Fellow World Cup winner Percy Montgomery will also be released to finish the French Top 14 season with Perpignan should they qualify for the semi-finals after this weekend's round of matches. Smit, fullback Montgomery, lock Victor Matfield and flyhalf Butch James will all join the Springbok training squad on May 26, the statement said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Euro Boks await call May 8, 2008
With South Africa's limited depth at flyhalf, James is certain to get a look-in, but there is unlikely to be a spot for veteran fullback Percy Montgomery, who is playing for Perpignan in France. De Villiers will also have to consider whether the likes of injured flank Schalk Burger of the Stormers as well as his wing team-mate Tonderai Chavhanga, also injured, will be ready for the first Test of the season. (iAfrica.com)
* FEATURE: South African rugby union players flocking to France Mar 6, 2008
South African fullback Percy Montgomery poses in his Perpignan club jersey at the Aime-Giral Stadium in Perpignan, France, on Dec. 3 last year ... Sowerby plays alongside Daan Human and Gaffie du Toit at Toulouse, while Percy Montgomery, Gerrie Britz and Ashwin Willemse turn out for Perpignan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boks living it up| Mar 4, 2008
" Boks in France Alongside these uncapped South Africans are the capped Springboks who have traded in their life at home for lucrative contracts with the well-funded French clubs. Sowerby plays alongside Daan Human and Gaffie du Toit at Toulouse, while Percy Montgomery, Gerrie Britz and Ashwin Willemse turn out for Perpignan. World Cup-winning skipper Jon Smit and centre Marius Joubert play at Clermont, and second division side Toulon have managed to snare Matfield and prop Lawrence Sephaka as... (iAfrica.com)
* NATIONS: Traditional rugby rivals lock horns once more Feb 19, 2008
However, with his Toulouse duo of fullback Cedric Heymans and winger Vincent Clerc tearing strips off the opposition -- they got two tries apiece in Toulouse's win over Perpignan on Saturday -- England's fragile defense could be in for a hard afternoon's work. Meanwhile, Wilkinson's halfback partner Andy Gomarsall acknowledges that there has been a distinct difference between France and the English in the tournament. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
France fullback Poitrenaud out of Six Nations Feb 17, 2008
Poitrenaud was grimacing with pain when he was carried off on a stretcher after twisting his left ankle 23 minutes into Toulouse's 41-15 victory over Perpignan in the French championship. The player was undergoing surgery and would be out of action for at least three and a half months, Toulouse coach Guy Noves told Reuters. (International Herald Tribune)
France 26-21 Ireland Feb 11, 2008
France: Heymans (Toulouse); Rougerie (Clermont-Auvergne), Marty (Perpignan), Traille (Biarritz), Clerc (Toulouse); Skrela (Stade Fran;ais; Trinh-Duc, Montpellier, 77), Elissalde (Toulouse; Parra, Bourgoin, 65); Faure (Sale; Brugnaut, Dax, 47), Szarzewski (Stade Fran;ais; Servat, Toulouse, 47), Mas, (Perpignan), Nallet (Castres, capt), Mela (Albi; Jacquet, Clermont-Auvergne, 50), Dusautoir (Toulouse), Ouedraogo (Montpellier; Picamoles, Montpellier, 63), Bonnaire (Clermont-Auvergne). Tries Clerc... (Guardian Unlimited)
Paterson sets Scottish cap record with instant recall Feb 7, 2008
Scotland Paterson (Gloucester); Walker (Ospreys), De Luca (Edinburgh), Henderson (Glasgow), Webster (Edinburgh); Parks (Glasgow), Blair; Jacobsen, Ford (all Edinburgh), E Murray (Northampton), Hines (Perpignan), Hamilton (Leicester), White (Sale, capt), Barclay, Brown. Replacements Thomson (all Glasgow), Kerr (Edinburgh), MacLeod (Llanelli Scarlets), Hogg (Edinburgh), Cusiter (Perpignan), Morrison (Glasgow), Southwell (Edinburgh) ... France Heymans (Toulouse); Rougerie (Clermont), Marty... (Guardian Unlimited)
London Wasps out of Heineken Cup Jan 21, 2008
Perpignan joined them in the playoffs with a 25-0 defeat of Newport, ensuring that it would be one of the two best second-placed teams. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* French-born 21-year-old captures rugby limelight Jan 16, 2008
HEART: With quick hands, confident kicking and powerful runs, Trinh-Duc put in a match-winning performance against Perpignan in a 19-12 win AFP, MONTPELLIER, FRANCE Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, Page 19 ... Trinh-Duc, already an under-19 and under-21 international, marched into this season full of confidence and put in a match-winning performance on the opening day against Perpignan in a 19-12 win ... "Montpellier won because of him," said Perpignan coach Jacques Brunel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ryanair to open Birmingham base Jan 16, 2008
" NEW ROUTES FROM BIRMINGHAM Barcelona, Spain Biarritz, France Billund, Denmark Bologna, Italy Bratislava, Slovakia Bydgoszcz, Poland Dinard, France Dublin, Republic of Ireland Gdansk, Poland Marseille, France Olbia, Italy Oslo, Norway Perpignan, France Pisa, Italy Poitiers, France Porto, Portugal Shannon, Republic of Ireland Stockholm, Sweden Trieste, Italy Reus, Spain Rzeszow, Poland Trapani, Italy The airline's spokesman Peter Sherrard said the airport had snatched the deal from "under the... (BBC News)
* France skipper Ibanez retires from international rugby Jan 12, 2008
Ibanez played for his hometown club of Dax in southwest France until 1998 before signing for Perpignan, then moving on to Castres, Saracens and Wasps. The hooker was part of the France team that won the Six Nations in 1998, 2002, 2006 and last year, including two Grand Slams, and has played in one World Cup final in 1999, and two semi-finals in 2003 and last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
France's Ibanez quits international stage Jan 10, 2008
He played club rugby with Dax, Perpignan and Castres before crossing the Channel after the 2003 World Cup to join Saracens and then Wasps, helping them win the European Cup last season. Ibanez is the third member of France's 2007 World Cup team to retire after lock Fabien Pelous and wing Christophe Dominici. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Pyrenees Natives Threaten to Storm French Streets to Block Power Pylons Jan 9, 2008
The project has been dragged across the Pyrenees to be dumped on us,'' says Christian Bourquin, regional head of government in Perpignan. We aren't a garbage can. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Sport Monthly Jan 6, 2008
Newcastle were away to Perpignan in the European Cup,' he recalled, 'and my studs got caught in the turf and players just piled into me. I tried to get up, but my knee collapsed. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
* Glasgow upset Biarritz in Heineken Cup Dec 11, 2007
Stade's victory was the sole success on Sunday for French clubs, with Perpignan suffering a 24-16 away loss to London Irish. The exiles fought back from a 9-8 half-time deficit to beat the Catalans. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Aussie wins Scottish prize Dec 2, 2007
The Wakefield forward was man of the match in the Scots' defeat by France in Perpignan and played a key role in their World Cup qualifier against Wales. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* HEINEKEN CUP: Leicester Tigers wallop Edinburgh at Welford Rd Nov 19, 2007
Elsewhere there were narrow wins for two French sides as Perpignan labored to a 29-17 win over Italian outfit Treviso in Italy and Biarritz squeaked past Saracens 22-21 in France. Despite Perpignan's unimpresssive display they still secured what could be an invaluable bonus point as replacement hooker Mickael Ladhuie touched down in the third minute of time added on. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hair analysis 'link' to murderer Nov 12, 2007
They also visited an area between Valencia and Almeria in eastern Spain and or the Marseille to Perpignan area of southern France for up to six days, some eleven weeks before the hair was cut. They then visited the urban area of Tampa in Florida, southern USA, for eight days some two to two and a half weeks before the hair was cut. (BBC News -- UK)
Jantjes back with the Boks Nov 8, 2007
The 27-year-old Jantjes replaces the most-capped Springbok ever, Percy Montgomery, who is unavailable for selection due to his commitments with French Top 14 club Perpignan. No Os. (iAfrica.com)
Sarkozy Promises a Green Revolution for France Oct 26, 2007
He also announced a move to shift the millions of trucks that cross France away from highways and on to waterways and special cross-country trains, such as one launched this year between Luxembourg and Perpignan, near the Spanish border. Story by James Mackenzie. (Planet Ark, United States)
