Shanklin confident of player return
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWelsh internationals based in France and England will be tempted to return home by the lure of dual contracts, says Ex-Wales centre Tom Shanklin. Wales captain Sam Warburton is the first...
Sale wing Tom Arscott relishes tough tests ahead after his hat-trick sinks London Welsh
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThree tries for Tom Arscott in this demolition of a forlorn London Welsh highlighted Sale’s pacy talent which will be tested fully in a demanding five-week spell which starts at Saracens next...
Clermont storm to the top with demolition of Lyon
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumClermont returned to the head of the Top 14 with a bonus-point 43-12 demolition of Lyon after a first half which had been very even. With a 16-12 lead at the break, Clermont scored 27 unanswered points...
Saracens send out big warning
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe tough task facing Munster this season in Europe can be gauged by Clermont Auvergne climbing to the top in France and Saracens setting the pace in England.
Rise in salary cap cant guarantee English rugby success in Europe | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianDespite the increase in English club budgets, new rules may upset dressing-room harmony and academy projects Changes to stop English players going abroadOne of the great delights is to watch English sides...
PRO D2, J4 - Bourgoin – Aurillac : le CSBJ peut souffler
1 decade ago by Top 14 newsAu terme d'une rencontre où chacun eut sa période domination, Bourgoin a arraché un nul précieux… les Cantalous peuvent avoir des regrets malgré les deux points ramenés de Rajon. - Le point
Clermont hold off Toulouse
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFerocious second-half defence earned Clermont Auvergne a 9-13 victory over Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon. The hosts, trailing by seven points won a penalty after the hooter had sounded but spurned...
Why Will Fraser writes his brother's initials on his cuffs before every Saracens match
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens flanker Will Fraser expects to show more fortitude against his opposite number, Chris Robshaw of Harlequins, on Friday night than he did when his younger brother, Henry, prepared to address...
Tuesday Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyGuildford injured in late night attack Clermont Auvergne and New Zealand winger Zac Guildford has been sidelined for three to four weeks, following an attack on Saturday night. The incident occurred...
