European Challenge Cup can act as springboard for Gloucester,...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJONNY May believes a fruitful Challenge Cup campaign can act as a springboard for future Gloucester success.The Cherry and Whites kicked off their campaign in the second tier of Europe in emphatic fashion...
Saracens 30-23 Clermont Auvergne | European Champions Cup Pool 1 report
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens 30-23 Clermont AuvergneThe new order began with a repeat of the semi-final of last seasons old. The result was the same, a victory for Saracens and with a bonus point to boot, but the manner was...
Sale Sharks 26-27 Munster | European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 report
1 decade ago by The GuardianSale Sharks 26-27 MunsterThis may be a new competition, but it is very much the same old Munster, except for Ronan OGara read Ian Keatley, the 27-year-old fly-half giving the former champions a one-point...
So what's changed?
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe European Champions Cup: what's changed and what's new in the revamped competition previously known as the Heineken Cup?
Mark McCall: Saracens must demolish Clermont to reach last eight
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrench leaders Clermont out to avenge 46-6 defeat Last seasons finalists in tough pool with Munster and SaleMark McCall believes it would be an achievement in itself if Saracens manage to reach the quarter-finals...
Weekend Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyChristmas for European rugby fans has come early, with the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup kicks off tonight in earnest. While some will bemoan the loss of what was essentially an unbroken...
European Rugby: Weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup kicks off this weekend. RW takes a look at some of the key talking points that could shape the opening roundEye on the prize: This is what the 20 European Champions...
Champions Cup: So what's changed?
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe European Champions Cup: what's changed and what's new in the revamped competition previously known as the Heineken Cup?
Lawrence Dallaglio: Twickenham the right venue for European Champions Cup final
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldGlory days: Lawrence Dallaglio celebrates winning the Heineken Cup with Wasps at Twickenham in 2007In the November issue of Rugby World there is a Big Debate: were EPCR right to award the European Champions...
Time for Munster to buck European opening-day trend
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf Munster are to get their European campaign off to a winning start tomorrow in a pool that contains three of the Heineken Cup semi-finalists of the last two years, they will have to buck the trend of...
