Mourad Boudjellal’s star role in French revolution
1 decade ago by The TimesOwen Slot looks at how Toulon’s controversial owner changed the face of the sport in France a decade ago and has since had a big impact on the global game “There are no stars,” Mourad Boudjellal,...
Gloucester show character despite flaws
1 decade ago by The TimesEdinburgh 13 Gloucester 19 Gloucester spent the last 25 minutes short-handed and had to face down a determined Edinburgh resurgence, but they did so with a performance of character and composure to...
Champions Cup has not been a failure despite empty seats at Twickenham, insists European Club Rugby chairman
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEuropean Club Rugby chairman claims inaugural Champions' Cup campaign has been a success despite 30,000 expected empty seats for Clermont v Toulon final
Venditti admits Furno encouraged move to Newcastle
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGiovanbattista Venditti didn't take much convincing to make the move to Newcastle Falcons but admits it was the testament of international team-mate Josh Furno that sealed the deal.
Exciting times for Rigoni and Italy Women
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBeatrice Rigoni looks set to feature at the top level for years to come but the Italy Women's playmaker admits toppling Wales in the 2014 Women's Six Nations will take some beating.
Two great French clubs deserve a better final stage than Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TimesIf Twickenham is half-empty tomorrow, the organisers of the newly formatted European Champions Cup have only themselves to blame. This is the final that should have been in France. It may be the first...
No direct entry to cup takes gloss off prize, says David Humphreys
1 decade ago by The TimesDavid Humphreys, the Gloucester director of rugby, believes that the European Challenge Cup has lost some credibility because the winners of tonight’s final at the Twickenham Stoop will not be rewarded...
Cornell Du Preez is back to boost Edinburgh hopes
1 decade ago by The TimesEdinburgh have been given huge encouragement for their European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester with the news that Cornell Du Preez, the tough, all-action back row, will start in tonight’s...
Rugby webchat: Stuart Barnes takes your questions
1 decade ago by The TimesOur rugby columnist will be here from noon on Friday to discuss the salary cap controversy, the European Champions Cup final and what England should do with Steffon Armitage. Click on the box below...
Smith looking to impress Gatland during run-in
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAfter missing out on the 2015 RBS 6 Nations through injury, Wales prop Nicky Smith admits he is hoping to make a late run for the World Cup squad.
