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...
Saracens kicking game unlikely to tick boxes against Clermont’s back three | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianClermont’s in-form full-back Nick Abendanon could force Sarries to mix up their usual tactics when the two sides meet in the European Rugby Champions Cup• Clermont Auvergne aiming to repeat Northampton...
Leinster plotting Toulon's downfall
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leinster flyhalf Jimmy Gopperth has vowed to stop RC Toulon at source, as they plot their path to the European Champions Cup Final. The Irish side must overcome the back-to-back European kings in Marseille...
Now or never for Bonnaire
1 decade ago by Rugby 365ASM Clermont Auvergne stalwart Julien Bonnaire is determined to end his career at the club he loves by lifting the European Champions Cup. The France back row forward will leave the Stade Marcel-Michelin...
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...
Davies eyes Euro glory with Clermont
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonathan Davies says winning the European Champions Cup with Clermont Auvergne would rank alongside his Grand Slam with Wales and victorious British and Irish Lions tour. Clermont face Saracens...
Cullen holds a 'winning hand'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leinster legend Leo Cullen is expecting a test of mammoth proportions in their European Champions Cup semifinal against RC Toulon. If it was not difficult enough already for the three-time European...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens: We would fear Nick Abendanon, says Jonathan Davies ahead of semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Davies says he is delighted to have Nick Abendanon on his Clermont Auvergne side for the Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens weekend – but he is worried about the chances of coming up...
Clermont Auvergne aiming to repeat Northampton display against Saracens
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jonathan Davies says French side are desperate for glory this season• Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final kicks off at 3.15pm• Saracens stun Racing Métro to reach last four with last-gasp...
Itoje ready for the big step up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It may be one small step onto the Stade Geoffrey-Guichard turf, but a European Champions Cup semifinal triumph could prove to be a giant leap for Saracens starlet Maro Itoje. The 20-year-old has been...
