Champions Toulon stunned by Wasps
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWasps produced a statement bonus-point victory in the European Champions Cup to stun reigning three-time winners Toulon 32-6 at the Ricoh Arena.
In Pics: Provinces In European Action
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster and Leinster were both beaten by English opposition in round 2 of the European Champions Cup, while Connacht kept up their winning form against Brive in the Challenge Cup. Munster's clash with Stade...
Here to leave a legacy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMany would contend that if you want to find the centre point of rugby's most fertile pasture then get the coordinates for the greater Auckland area. And if you want to discover the source of the game's...
Clermont survive fightback as Ospreys claim losing bonus point in France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentClermont Auvergne overcame a ferocious Ospreys fightback to retain their proud European home record with a bonus-point 34-29 win in Pool Two of the Champions Cup.
Cullen knows Toulon challenge could be mission impossible
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNothing focuses the mind quite like an early exit from Europe. In Leinster's case that would mean taking on three-in-a-row champions Toulon in the back-to-back ties next month, knowing that the away leg...
Tigers stroll puts them in pool control
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeicester took control of their European Rugby Champions Cup pool with a bonus-point 36-3 win at Treviso. Telusa Veainu scored twice, Peter Betham and Greg Bateman followed while the Tigers also claimed...
Fox-Matamua blow mars Connacht win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPat Lam's Connacht warmed up for next weekend's top-of-the-table clash with Munster in the Pro12 with a bonus-point win at the Sportsground, which also sees them top of their pool in the Challenge Cup....
Exeter Chiefs get back to winning ways in style
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs recovered from an opening defeat to get their European Champions Cup campaign back on track with a bonus...
Ahsee Tuala gives Northampton the edge in Glasgow
1 decade ago by The TimesAhsee Tuala scored two tries to help keep Northampton’s European Champions Cup campaign on track as they overcame an out-of-sorts...
Joe Launchbury is not known for his excitable behaviour, but he is the quiet man who could revive England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Wasps lock is growing in stature and will look to prove a point against star-studded Toulon on Sunday, and will be crucial for England going forward
