Could we see an all-French final with few French players
1 decade agoWith the semi-finals of the Champions Cup taking place this weekend, Clermont Auvergne and Toulon are favourites to progress to the final in what could be a repeat of the 2013 final. Saracens and...
Toulon v Leinster (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeinster have retained their starting line-up from the quarter-final win over Bath for Sunday's European Champions Cup semi-final against holders Toulon. That means centre Ben...
Saracens 'must draw on experience'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens must draw on their previous experience if they are to beat Clermont Auvergne in their European Champions Cup semi-final, says wing Chris Wyles. Sarries have reached the last four of...
Saracens will lose but not by much - Guscott
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe first of this weekend's European Champions Cup semi-finals sees England's last representatives, Saracens, facing one of the hardest challenges Europe's elite club tournament can offer. Clermont...
Brian O’Driscoll: English salary cap will preserve dominance of French sides
1 decade ago by The Guardian• O’Driscoll expects Clermont and Toulon to contest European final• Certain academies ‘aren’t able to live’ with wealthy teams, he says• Leinster look for fast ball to keep Toulon on moveBrian...
Champions Cup preview: Brian O'Driscoll says 'Money talks so I back French to triumph again'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian O’Driscoll knows more than most what it takes to dominate European club rugby, so his assessment on the eve of the Champions Cup semi-finals that there appears to be no end in sight to the current...
Is time nearly up for Matt O’Connor?
1 decade agoIt was never going to be easy replacing Joe Schmidt but in his first season as Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor enjoyed a successful campaign. He guided Leinster to a Pro12 championship and a Heineken...
Gaelic coach to motivate Saracens
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens have tapped into the world of Gaelic football for motivation before Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne. Former Donegal manager Jim McGuinness - now a sports...
Ireland hope to extend Schmidt deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIrish rugby bosses have opened talks with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt with the aim of extending the New Zealander's contract until the 2019 World Cup. Schmidt's current Ireland deal expires at...
Toulon lock Ali Williams still the warrior in Dad's Army
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn the 1985 film Cocoon, a group of elderly pensioners gain a second lease of life after stumbling upon an alien fountain of youth near to their retirement home – which could easily double for the plot...
