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Brock James: French teams will not continue to dominate European Cup

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Clermont Auvergne face Toulon on Saturday• Second all-French final in three seasonsThe Clermont Auvergne fly-half Brock James believes fears that big-spending clubs in the Top 14 will dominate the...

Euro fast facts

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon will go head-to-head in the European Champions Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. We bring you some interesting facts about the big day! * RC Toulon could become...

No Armitage history

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Armitage brothers will miss out on a potential piece of European history this weekend, after Delon was ruled out of the Champions Cup Final against ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stadium. The...

5 of the top performers in the weekends European Club Rugby

1 decade ago

Liam WilliamsMagnificent performance from Liam Williams on Judgment Day III at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, with the Welsh international awarded the Man of the Match award, scoring a try and earning...

Bakkies aim for 'hat-trick' double

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

John Philip Botha is already a legend. At Twickenham on Saturday the 35-year-old Springbok lock could add another trophy to his already brimful cabinet. He will feature for Toulon in the European...

Top 14 Highlights: Castres vs Clermont

1 decade ago

Clermont started brightly, but Castres dominated from mid-way through the first half, with some great individual performances. In particular Grosso, who put in a spectacular display. Clermont never got...

Northampton dodgy spell ends in time to beat Saracens for home advantage

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Saracens’ Billy Vunipola leaves ground on crutches after Saints’ 25-20 win• Northampton all but certain to play at home in play-off semi-finalsThere are moments on which a season turns. Northampton,...

VIDEO: Scrum V's Euro clash: Halfpenny v Davies

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scrum V previews the Champions Cup final between Leigh Halfpenny's Toulon and Jonathan Davies' Clermont Auvergne.

European rugby officials admit scheduling of Champions Cup final is too soon

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

European rugby officials have admitted that next week’s final at Twickenham has been scheduled too soon – just two weeks after the semi-finals of the competition and have already made plans to alter...

European Champions Cup final too soon, admits EPCR chief

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

European rugby officials have admitted that the final next week at Twickenham has been scheduled too soon – two weeks – after the semi-finals of the competition and they have made plans to alter its...