Clermont Auvergne overcome Sexton to make it to Champions Cup final
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionClermont Auvergne came up with a clinical first half performance as they overcame a stern resistance from Leinster to win the European Champions Cup semi-final by 27-22 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland on...
If we are all playing well, we're very tough to stop - Nick Abendanon confident Clermont can beat Leinster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentEngland international Nick Abendanon hopes Clermont Auvergne can make it a case of third time lucky in this season's European Champions Cup.
Leinster’s Stuart Lancaster ready for the heat of Clermont’s cauldron
9 years ago by The GuardianThe former England head coach has overseen an impressive revival with the province but knows the French club will offer a formidable attacking threatThe last time Leinster won the European Cup they defeated...
Will Hooley and Howard Packman join Bedford Blues
9 years ago by Bedford BluesBedford Blues have continued to add to their squad for the 2017/18 season by signing Exeter Chiefs fly-half Will Hooley and Northampton Saints winger Howard Packman.Hooley, 24, is a former England...
'50' up for Leinster skipper Nacewa
9 years ago by European Champions CupLeinster Rugby will have to go into their Champions Cup semi-final clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne in Lyon on Sunday without three of their most experienced forwards.
McFadden And Ruddock To Start For Leinster
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his team to face Clermont Auvergne in Sunday's European Champions Cup semi-final at Lyon's Stade de Gerland (kick-off 4pm local time/3pm Irish time).
Abendanon: 'This can be our year'
9 years ago by European Champions CupNick Abendanon believes 2017 will finally be the year ASM Clermont Auvergne lift the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 16
9 years ago by Welsh Rugby NewsWe look at the British and Irish Lions squad announcement in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from head coach Warren Gatland, captain Sam Warburton, backs coach Rob Howley and...
Ruddock eyes starting spot as Clermont beckon for on song Leinster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThere must have been times during this injury-hit season when Rhys Ruddock wondered if he would get another chance in such a big game, but he has played himself back into contention for Sunday's Champions...
Cian Healy OUT of Clermont clash after Connacht citing results in ban
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster head coach Leo Cullen will have to plan without the services of Cian Healy for this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final clash with Clermont Auvergne in Lyon.
