Turfman from Ardee takes his oul' ass to Marseille for a song
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI went for a drive on a yacht in the South of France, not that far from Marseille where Leinster take on the might of Toulon. A nice spot for sure. And I told the driver he had a lovely ship. "It's a boat,"...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 13th April: Quade Cooper Linked With Toulon Switch: Wallabies and Queensland Reds fly half Quade Cooper could be the subject of a lucrative offer from French Top 14 Champions Toulon, according to...
Could we see an all-French final with few French players
1 decade agoWith the semi-finals of the Champions Cup taking place this weekend, Clermont Auvergne and Toulon are favourites to progress to the final in what could be a repeat of the 2013 final. Saracens and...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOwen Farrell is set to return from injury after being named on the Saracens bench for the Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne. The England fly-half has been out of action...
Saracens 'must draw on experience'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens must draw on their previous experience if they are to beat Clermont Auvergne in their European Champions Cup semi-final, says wing Chris Wyles. Sarries have reached the last four of...
George Ford's skilful play for Bath against Leinster
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpDespite losing their European Champions Cup quarter-final to Leinster 18-15, George Ford put in a top flyhalf display, capped off by setting up a try and scoring one of his own. Here is a quick nod...
George Ford's skillful play for Bath against Leinster
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpDespite losing their European Champions Cup quarter-final to Leinster 18-15, George Ford put in a top flyhalf display, capped off by setting up a try and scoring one of his own. Here is a quick nod...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoNew deal for Fofana: Clermont and France centre Wesley Fofana has signed a new deal with the club which whill take him through to 2019. Fofana's contract was set to run out in the summer of next year but...
Fofana pens new Clermont deal
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France international back Wesley Fofana has signed a new deal with Clermont, staying until 2019. "This extension was one of my priorities and I'm delighted to be able to build around a player like...
O'Driscoll and the Parisian omelette
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWhy did Brian O'Driscoll leave an omelette on the Champs-Elysees? What kept Kell Brook up for three days straight? And what happened when Barry Hearn boxed his son, Eddie? Ireland's legendary...
