Davies relishing the competition at Clermont
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish and Irish Lion Jonathan Davies insists the strength in depth at club side Clermont Auvergne is fuelling his personal improvement.
European Rugby Champions Cup Team of the Week: Quarter-Finals
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog15. Nick Abendanon (Clermont Auvergne) It is testament to just how good Abendanon was at the weekend that he has been added to the list of England players abroad that could be considered for the World...
Marcelo Bosch last gasp Quarter Final penalty sinks Racing Metro
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSaracens defeated Racing Metro 12-11 in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup this weekend, but only found victory with the final kick of the match. An incredibly close fought affair...
Former Bath Rugby full-back Nick Abendanon has not given up on...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleFormer Bath Rugby full-back Nick Abendanon says the chance to play for England at the World Cup would be "a dream come true". Abendanon has been in superb form since switching to Clermont Auvergne in...
Toulon test not mission impossible
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSo we're down to the last four in the Champions Cup and the signs are pointing to a repeat of the 2013 all-French final between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.
Tony Ward: Toulon test not mission impossible for Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSo we're down to the last four in the Champions Cup and the signs are pointing to a repeat of the 2013 all-French final between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.
How to benefit from French without tears
1 decade ago by The TimesAmong the big numbers dogging Northampton Saints over the weekend, do not forget this one: 13,362. That has been the capacity of Franklin’s Gardens, the Saints’ home ground, since October, and at...
England likely to invoke 'exceptional circumstances' clause to pick Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe brilliant form of Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon in France is making it more likely that England will invoke the “exceptional circumstances” clause to enable Stuart Lancaster to select...
McCall upbeat over Clermont tie
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes neutral ground gives his side a great chance of upsetting Clermont-Auvergne in the European Champions Cup semi-final.
England’s Rugby World Cup Bolters XV
1 decade ago by In The LooseWe take a look at a team of England players who could be set to break their way into the Rugby World Cup squad later this year… 15. Nick Abendanon Abendanon has been in scintillating form for Top...
