Toulon prove too strong for brave Wasps
1 decade ago by The TimesToulon 32 Wasps 18 Did we need any more evidence of how the French giants now tower over the best of the Aviva Premiership? We saw it on Saturday when an outstanding Clermont Auvergne ripped Northampton...
RFU offers explanation for Stuart Lancaster agency role
1 decade ago by The TimesThe RFU yesterday produced a hasty explanation to an embarrassing situation that suggested that Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, is attempting to cash in on his position in advance of the World...
Forget the money, French clubs are winning thanks to sheer brilliance
1 decade ago by The TimesAt the start of the weekend, England was represented in the European Champions Cup by its largest contingent of clubs since 1998. Four teams had qualified for the last eight — the question to be...
Saracens jump for joy after Marcelo Bosch delivers
1 decade ago by The TimesA last-gasp penalty from Marcelo Bosch ten seconds from the final whistle brought Saracens an unlikely win and maintained English interest in the European Champions Cup after defeats for Bath, Northampton...
Profligate Irish fall short in heartbreaking Edinburgh defeat
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Irish 18 Edinburgh 23 Heartbreak ensued for London Irish as they drove the ball over the Edinburgh line with the last play of their European Challenge Cup quarter-final yesterday. They were...
The Monday Overview
1 decade ago by The TimesTry of the weekThomas Waldrom Exeter Chiefs Sublime back of hand off-load from Dave Ewers and even better powerful finish from Tank Engine. 163 Attacking metres gained by Newcastle Falcons wing Sinoti...
Saracens owe progress to European Champions Cup semi-finals to luck and brains after defeat of Racing Metro
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens did not so much get out of jail against Racing Métro in Paris on Sunday as escape, cross the border and find themselves in a neutral country without an extradition treaty. Their last-gasp...
Roberts devastated by defeat to Saracens
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales star Jamie Roberts admitted he was heartbroken as his Racing Metro side were sent beaten by the last kick of the game against Saracens.
Toulon 32 Wasps 18, European Champions Cup match report: European champions edge into semi-finals
1 decade ago by The TelegraphError-strewn Toulon failed to convince but still stepped up their quest for a record-breaking third consecutive European title by edging past Wasps 32-18 at Stade Mayol. The double-Heineken Cup champions...
Racing Metro 11 Saracens 12, European Champions Cup match report: Marcelo Bosch kicks match-winning penalty
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens centre Marcelo Bosch landed a match-winning penalty with the final kick of the game to guarantee English representation in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup. Bosch stepped up to take the...
