Wayne Pivac’s thrilling Scarlets put heart and soul back into Welsh rugby
8 years ago by The GuardianThe storming run to a European Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster has reunited a proud rugby town and brought the fans flooding backAfter the Scarlets had beaten La Rochelle last month to reach...
Cardiff Blues post crushing win to clinch Champions Cup place
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCardiff Blues clinched European Champions Cup rugby for next season after a seven-try rout of Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14.
Wayne Pivac to rest leading Scarlets players in preparation for Leinster
8 years ago by The Guardian• Welsh side in last four in Europe for first time since 2007• Pivac: ‘We are where we wanted to be at this stage of the season‘The Scarlets will rest some of their leading players this weekend...
Champions Cup pulled into firing line in Premiership ring-fencing wrangle
8 years ago by The Guardian• Ring-fencing of Premiership expected from 2020-21 season• Premiership clubs do not want to expand beyond 12-team leagueDownsizing the European Champions Cup has been proposed as a way to protect...
Clinical Leinster power to semi-finals after beating Saracens
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLeinster out-muscled defending champions Saracens 30-19 in an enduring clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at the weekend to move into the European Champions Cup semi-finals. It was a game worthy of...
Dan Carter rolls back years while Pro14 dominance leaves England on outside | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianFormer All Black is gunning for European Champions Cup glory before he goes to Japan but obdurate Munster stand in his wayRacing is not a word associated with Dan Carter’s running style, which is more...
Controversies galore as Munster knock out Toulon with brilliant late try
8 years ago by Rugby DumpA magnificent individual effort from Andrew Conway helped Munster see off Toulon for a spot in the European Champions Cup semi final in a game full of controversy. Munster will meet Racing 92, after they...
Stephen Jones expects ‘special night’ as Scarlets host La Rochelle
8 years ago by The GuardianLlanelli’s attack coach has experienced some great times with the Welsh region and believes Friday’s Champions Cup quarter-final could be anotherThe Scarlets have always been a refuge for romantics....
Scarlets’ Aaron Shingler: ‘I need to keep pressing for World Cup place’
8 years ago by The GuardianA year ago Aaron Shingler’s Wales career looked over. Now, as Scarlets prepare to face La Rochelle in the Champions Cup quarter-final, his challenge is to stay in Warren Gatland’s plansAaron Shingler...
Saracens’ problems reflect those of England with Irish shadow looming | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianIn their most challenging season this decade, Sarries face Leinster in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday looking to do what Eddie Jones’ men could not – beat an Irish sideLast May, English rugby celebrated...
