Euro finalists slump in France
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Top 14 leading pair Toulon and Clermont suffered shock defeats on Saturday, just a week before they collide in the European Champions Cup Final. Defending French and European champions Toulon went...
European rugby officials admit scheduling of Champions Cup final is too soon
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEuropean rugby officials have admitted that next week’s final at Twickenham has been scheduled too soon – just two weeks after the semi-finals of the competition and have already made plans to alter...
European Champions Cup final too soon, admits EPCR chief
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEuropean rugby officials have admitted that the final next week at Twickenham has been scheduled too soon – two weeks – after the semi-finals of the competition and they have made plans to alter its...
Northampton Saints 25 Saracens 20, match report: Premiership leaders retrieve top form in the nick of time
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsReports of Northampton’s demise are exaggerated, then. After some recent hiccups they are back, with this excellent win in a high-quality match of shuddering intensity and no little ambition. They...
Clermont have to fight to deny Toulon third consecutive European Cup | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianAll-French final will be played in front of a third-full Twickenham but the brute force of both packs will be a sight to see• Wesley Fofana try takes avengers Clermont into final• Toulon’s extra-time...
It's no surprise an English side hasn't won elite European competition since 2007 - the French are too good
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe wait goes on. An English side has still not won the elite European competition since 2007. But it is no surprise. And that is not gloating in any way because I may have had some involvement...
Toulon Announce Quade Cooper Signing, Reds Deny Deal
1 decade ago by Rugby LadToulon have announced the signing of Quade Cooper, but the Queensland Reds deny that the deal has been finalised. The 27-year-old, who has won 53 caps for his country, will move to France this summer after...
Toulouse beat 14-man Stade
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulouse clinched a 21-12 victory over Stade Francais in the Top 14 on Friday, capitalising on the Paris club having to play more than half the match with 14 men. Both teams are still in the running...
Gallipoli war hero like no other Blair Swannell honoured by Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are charismatic rugby players, heroes of various hues, valiant, bold, passionate, fierce, larrikin-like, tough, multi-faceted, leaders of men – and then there is Blair Swannell. Think Martin...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 20th April: Peter Betham’s Move To Leicester Tigers Confirmed: After weeks of speculation, it has now been confirmed that Waratahs’ New Zealand born Wallaby capped winger Peter Betham will join...
