Brian O’Driscoll: English salary cap will preserve dominance of French sides
1 decade ago by The Guardian• O’Driscoll expects Clermont and Toulon to contest European final• Certain academies ‘aren’t able to live’ with wealthy teams, he says• Leinster look for fast ball to keep Toulon on moveBrian...
Champions Cup preview: Brian O'Driscoll says 'Money talks so I back French to triumph again'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian O’Driscoll knows more than most what it takes to dominate European club rugby, so his assessment on the eve of the Champions Cup semi-finals that there appears to be no end in sight to the current...
Clermont vs Saracens: Four key clashes to decide European Champions Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by The Telegraph1. Fritz Lee v Billy Vunipola Everyone focuses on Vunipola’s carrying game but what really impressed me against Racing Métro was his defence and fitness. He has this great ability to stop someone...
Now or never for Bonnaire
1 decade ago by Rugby 365ASM Clermont Auvergne stalwart Julien Bonnaire is determined to end his career at the club he loves by lifting the European Champions Cup. The France back row forward will leave the Stade Marcel-Michelin...
The Rugby World Cup's Oldest Players Ever
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhen Nick Easter was recalled to the England squad for the Six Nations at the grand old age of 36, many were doubting whether he still had the legs to play test match rugby. His experience was clearly...
Cullen holds a 'winning hand'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leinster legend Leo Cullen is expecting a test of mammoth proportions in their European Champions Cup semifinal against RC Toulon. If it was not difficult enough already for the three-time European...
Schalk wins comeback of year award
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has won the 'Comeback of the Year' at the annual Laureus sport awards. Burger's fightback from a life-threatening illness to once again play a key role in the...
Ask Steven: France lost to England at Twickenham despite scoring 35 points. Was this a record?
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAsk Steven: France lost to England at Twickenham despite scoring 35 points. Was this a record?
Top 14 in the red as players profit
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France's Top 14, the world's richest rugby championship, suffered a record deficit of US$25.5-million last season as player salaries soared.
Europe gives Jackson Wray and Nick Abendanon chance to make claim for World Cup spots
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe European top table is where you need to be playing if you want to make your mark and if I were Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, I would be making notes from the Champions Cup semi-final between...
