Longlist announced for EPCR European Player of the Year 2015
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyAfter a thrilling end to the pool stages of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup last weekend, the longlist has been announced for the EPCR European Player of the Year 2015 award.
Rugby union: Would a Leicester Tigers player feature in your top...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThere is no place for any Leicester Tigers players on the longlist for the prestigious 2015 EPCR European Player of the Year 2015 award.Following last weekend's dramatic pool stage conclusion of the Champions...
Ian Whitten says Exeter Chiefs will attack the LV= Cup
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoIan Whitten thinks Exeter Chiefs' players have to back up their wins in the European Challenge Cup when they return to LV= Cup duty this weekend. Fresh from booking their place in the last eight of the...
Exeter Chiefs face a humdinger against Newcastle, says Rob Baxter
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoRob Baxter believes Exeter Chiefs face a 'humdinger' of a European quarter-final against Newcastle - but says they will forget about that for now. The Chiefs' 45-3 win against Bayonne in their final European...
Scotland’s David Denton and Sean Maitland to miss start of Six Nations
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Injured duo will miss Scotland’s opening match with France• Denton has torn his calf whilst Maitland has shoulder problemScotland have confirmed David Denton and Sean Maitland will miss the start...
Williams: Blues strong enough to win Challenge Cup
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsCardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams believes his side are strong enough to go on and win the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
I want to be involved in Six Nations opener against Wales, says...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAfter leading Gloucester to the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup unbeaten, Billy Twelvetrees has set his sights on a Six Nations showdown with Wales.The Gloucester captain was named in...
We pick the best XV from the Irish provinces after a strong weekend in Europe
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster were the big winners from the final round of Pool games in the Champions and Challenge Cup but only three players from the eastern province make our team of the week.
Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSo we have our quarter-finalists in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, but there was plenty of high drama to enjoy before the dust settled. Who were the match-winners in round six of the pool...
Welsh finish with a whimper
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyLondon Welsh's Challenge Cup campaign ended with a whimper at the Kassam Stadium as they lost their sixth game from six courtesy of Lyon.
