Champions Cup XV of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the opening weekend of the Champions Cup draws to a close we choose our team of the weekend. 1. Jack McGrath On his 100th appearance in the Leinster shirt scrummaged...
All Black Smith stands down for final Bledisloe Cup clash
1 decade ago by Super RugbyAll Black halfback Aaron Smith has voluntarily stood down after being given a warning and a fine for an incident in a disabled toilet in Christchurch The incident happened at Christchurch Airport last...
Rob Baxter: Exeter still 'dealing' with last season after heavy Clermont loss
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter indicates his side are suffering a hangover from their success of last season.
Rampant Clermont Auverge teach Exeter a painful Champions Cup lesson
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Exeter 8-35 Clermont Auvergne• Visitors pick up bonus point in five-try demolitionSo far this season Exeter have not been their usual fizzing selves and there were a distinct lack of champagne moments...
Five-try Clermont cruise
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comClermont started their Champions Cup pool campaign with a comprehensive 35-8 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.
Clermont blow Chiefs away
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: Top 14 leaders Clermont Auvergne served up a five star performance to avenge their Sandy Park defeat in last season's Champions Cup and kick-off their Pool Five campaign with a 35-8 victory...
Exeter Chiefs 8 Clermont Auvergne 35: Match report: Chiefs lose...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs began their European Champions Cup campaign with a one-sided defeat against French giants Clermont Auvergne at Sandy Park on Sunday night.Wesley Fofana scored twice, while there were also...
Thomas Waldrom: Exeter cannot pitch themselves as underdogs any more
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe No8, a prolific tryscorer for several seasons, believes the Chiefs have every chance to make their mark in the Champions Cup despite a tough groupThomas “the Tank Engine” Waldrom shows no sign...
European Rugby Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Clermont Auvergne (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news as Exeter Chiefs host Clermont Auvergne in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 BST).
Fixture calendar set for shake-up
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyEuropean rugby chiefs say they are adopting a "logical position" with regard to global fixture calendar negotiations that could see changes in domestic and European schedules from 2019.
