A look back at a dramatic finish to the 2004 European Cup final.
1 decade agoWith only two minutes left in the 2004 Heineken Cup final, the game seemed to heading to Extra-Time with Wasps and Toulouse level at 20-20. However Wasps were able to secure the win with Clement Poitrenaud...
Personality clash harmed me - Byrne
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLee Byrne believes a clash of personalities contributed to him not making more appearances for Wales. The 2008 Grand Slam winner this week announced his retirement at the age of...
Glasgow rugby's American revolution
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNathan Bombrys tells a tale of champagne waiters, mahogany furniture and a dazzling silver fireplace. The Glasgow Warriors managing director has entered the lair of his counterpart in Toulouse,...
Armitage out of European Cup final
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsToulon's former England international Delon Armitage will miss May's European Champions Cup final against Clermont Auvergne after fracturing his hand. The 31-year-old, who joined the French...
The moment O'Gara sealed the win for Munster 9 years ago
1 decade agoAlmost nine years ago, Munster took on Leinster in the Heineken Cup Semi-final at the old Lansdowne Road with both sides looking to make it to Cardiff to take on French side Biarritz in the final. With...
Scary to think this could be Toulon’s starting XV next season
1 decade ago15. Leigh HalfpennyAfter signing from Cardiff Blues last season, Halfpenny has enjoyed a good start to his Toulon career. With Halfpenny arguably the best place kicker in the world, Toulon know that they...
Welsh rugby's 'Judgment Day' needs a positive verdict
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Welsh Rugby Union announced last week that it was employing Sports Recruitment International, the firm the England and Wales Cricket Board is using in the search for its new managing director, to...
European Champions Cup organisers fear half-empty Twickenham final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Only 8,000 French fans are expected for Toulon v Clermont• Just 30,000 of the stadium’s 82,000 seats have been sold• Delon Armitage is an injury doubt for Champions Cup finalOrganisers fear there...
Sum of Gloucester’s parts reward positive thinking against Exeter
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Challenge Cup final a welcome distraction from off-field matters• David Humphreys says league position does not reflect their seasonGloucester, currently on the market for around £25m, did...
Leinster out to upset ‘Real Madrid of rugby’ in Champions Cup, says Jamie Heaslip
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip bullish about semi-final showdown• Reigning champions Toulon chasing third consecutive European crownJamie Heaslip has braced his Leinster team for a European Champions...
