Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldRound five of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup took place this weekend and as the battle for places in the quarter-finals reaches its climax, the moments of outstanding play and corresponding...
Baxter defends weakened Exeter side
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter head coach Rob Baxter defends his decision to play a weakened side against Bordeaux in the European Challenge Cup.
Lam fury over Connacht's 'worst display of season'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere was no dressing this defeat up as a 'good effort' or 'unlucky result' as Pat Lam scolded his side for throwing away the opportunity of claiming a home quarter-final in the Challenge Cup.
Quins survive Cardiff comeback
1 decade ago by Rugby 365CHALLENGE CUP WRAP: Harlequins resisted a red-hot Cardiff Blues comeback to secure a 34-26 triumph and home Challenge Cup quarterfinal.
Connacht stunned by bitter twist of fate
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht blew a glorious chance to secure a quarter-final in the Challenge Cup in France last night in a dramatic finale. It looked as if John Muldoon had secured the win for Connacht when he tapped and...
Agony for Connacht as Brive snatch victory with last-gasp penalty
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht spurned a golden opportunity to secure a Challenge Cup quarter final place as they were undone during an agonising climax away to Brive.
New England, new options for Eddie Jones as Scotland storm approaches | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe England coach has plenty of new faces in his squad for the Six Nations but he is likely to try and keep things simple for their opening match at MurrayfieldEngland have a squad for the Six Nations....
Enisei-STM 24-7 Newcastle
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle's hopes of reaching the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals suffer a blow as they lose 24-7 to Enisei-STM.
Edinburgh bag bonus in the end
1 decade ago by Rugby 365CHALLENGE CUP WRAP: Last season's runners-up Edinburgh put down a marker as they moved to the top of Pool Five.
Lam rings the changes ahead of 'knockout' French test
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam believes if his side don't hit the ground running against Brive, their Challenge Cup dreams could be in tatters at Stade Amedee-Domenech this evening.
