Irish denied a draw by late try
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland's women fell to an away defeat to England after conceding a late try in their historic first autumn international match.
A Leinster short on power will lean on twin peaks Sexton and Nacewa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf the extra-time defeat by Toulon in the Champions Cup semis last season seems like a long time ago it gives you an idea how much water has flowed under the bridge since. Not least in the Leinster line-up,...
Leinster destined to be a culture club with Cullen and co running the show
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere's a sense of deja vu about for Leinster - Wasps at the RDS for their European opener for a second year in succession.
Saracens fall short of bonus
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSaracens boss Mark McCall hailed a "magnificent" first-half display from his team after a successful launch of their European Champions Cup campaign.Saracens led 27-0 at the break and their only frustration...
Saints hold their nerve
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNorthampton overcame Scarlets in their opening Champions Cup pool match thanks to a second-half try from Alex Waller. The crucial score came just five minutes after Gareth Davies had given Scarlets a surprise...
Warren Gatland: I'm not interested in the England job
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWales coach is the latest to rule himself out of the succession for Stuart Lancaster's head coaching role
Northampton survive yellow peril to squeeze past Scarlets
1 decade ago by The TimesNorthampton Saints overcame having two players sent to the sin-bin to register a narrow win over Scarlets in their opening...
Saracens dominate Toulouse but miss out on bonus point
1 decade ago by The TimesOwen Farrell starred as Saracens swept Toulouse aside with a dominant first-half display on an emotional night for the French...
Gloucester begin European Challenge Cup defence with win on dominant day for English clubs
1 decade ago by The TimesGloucester began the defence of their European Challenge Cup crown in winning fashion, beating Zebre 23-10 in their pool 4...
CJ Stander inspires ragged Munster to crucial bonus point victory over Treviso
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster left it late to secure their try-scoring bonus point against Benetton Treviso as Simon Zebo's 75th-minute try topped off a 32-7 European Champions Cup win at Thomond Park
