Laidlaw set for Edinburgh reunion
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has insisted there will be no divided loyalties on his part when he faces former club Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup Final in London on Friday. Scrumhalf Laidlaw...
Clermont v Toulon, Champions Cup final: Coaches must trust players to use their instinct
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThere is a paradox that lies at the heart of modern coaching. In their pursuit of victory, coaches are so desperate to leave nothing to chance that by placing their players in tactical straitjackets...
Smith looking to impress Gatland during run-in
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAfter missing out on the 2015 RBS 6 Nations through injury, Wales prop Nicky Smith admits he is hoping to make a late run for the World Cup squad.
Pocock v Hooper: Season-defining
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wallaby flank rivals Michael Hooper and David Pocock go head-to-head with leadership of the Australian conference on the line in Friday's Brumbies versus Waratahs Super Rugby showdown in Canberra. It's...
Cronin out for rest of the season
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland hooker Sean Cronin is set for three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.
Neil Francis: Prospect of another Toulon title leaves me feeling sick
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentYears ago, while Ireland were on a short tour of France, we had the misfortune between travelling the length and breadth of the country to be brought to the semi-final of the Bouclier de Brennus - The...
Prospect of another Toulon title leaves me feeling sick
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentYears ago, while Ireland were on a short tour of France, we had the misfortune between travelling the length and breadth of the country to be brought to the semi-final of the Bouclier de Brennus - The...
How have the previous all-French European Cup Finals unfolded?
1 decade agoWith The Champions Cup final only days away between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon, we take look back at the previous all-French European Cup finals and how they unfolded. Clermont Auvergne v ToulonSaturday’s...
Paul O'Connell confirms French talks – but not with Toulon
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland captain Paul O'Connell has confirmed he is in regular talks with coaches in France – but those talks are with former Munster team-mates and friends Ronan O'Gara and Mike Prendergast.
Can Edinburgh create History on Friday night?
1 decade agoSince the introduction of European Cup competitions in 1996, there have been winners from England, France,Wales and Ireland but never from Scotland. On Friday night Edinburgh have the opportunity of becoming...
