Jim Mallinder backs Northampton Saints to bounce back
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoDirector of rugby Jim Mallinder has backed his Northampton players to bounce back from their weekend horror show at Clermont Auvergne. The Saints were brutally put to the sword 37-5 by the French outfit...
Saracens hope Jacques Burger will be on menu for cup tie
1 decade ago by The TimesSaracens are the ultimate planners of matchday tactics, but their preparations for the European Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne were scrambled yesterday when Jacques Burger, their Namibia...
Owen Farrell hoping to be back for Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOwen Farrell, the England fly half, hopes to make his comeback from a knee injury for Saracens’ Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on April 18. It was against Clermont in the final...
Owen Farrell hopes to be fit for Saracens’ European Champions Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England fly-half sidelined since January but wants to face Clermont Auvergne• ‘The knee is feeling good so we will see how I get on in training this week’• More rugby union newsOwen Farrell...
Three players who will look to impress this weekend
1 decade agoCharlie HodgsonWith Owen Farrell set to return from injury for the Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne, Charlie Hodgson will start at outhalf for the crucial Premiership game against...
Farrell hopeful over fitness
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySaracens' Owen Farrell aims to return from injury for the European Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on April 18.
Burger cited for alleged strike
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBack-row Jacques Burger has been cited following Saracens' dramatic European Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Racing Metro 92. Burger is alleged to have struck Racing scrum-half Maxime...
Burger facing disciplinary hearing
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby08 April 2015European Professional Club Rugby said that Burger is alleged to have struck Racing scrum-half Maxime Machenaud midway through the match at Stade Yves-du-Manoir, which Saracens...
FAN'S VIEW: Lack of home advantage counts against Bath Rugby...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby supporter Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at The Rec. . . It has a new name for this season and a slightly different format, but the 2014-15 European Rugby Champions Cup has proved...
Wales' Davies queries headgear role
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsClermont Auvergne and Wales centre Jonathan Davies does not believe making players wear protective headgear would prevent concussion in rugby. Following a series of high-profile injuries, referee...
