Samoa come from behind to upset Fiji in epic Paris Sevens Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSamoa upset South Africa then came from behind to beat Fiji in an unbelievable day of Rugby Sevens in Paris on Sunday. Fiji shot out the gates in typical fashion but Samoa somehow turned around a 26-7...
Ma'a Nonu and Quade Cooper combine for awesome Toulon try vs Castres
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulon beat Castres 17-7 on Sunday, staying on course for the Top 14 playoffs despite having a rough week with injuries. Ma'a Nonu and Josua Tuisova both scored excellent tries, while Quade Cooper had...
Cooper coasts as Toulon smash Montpellier
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralian five-eighth Quade Cooper enjoyed the ideal introduction to the Top 14 as he steered Toulon to a 52-8 thrashing of Montpellier on Saturday. Cooper flourished behind a dominant pack, Fijian winger...
No Euro hangover for Toulon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulon showed no signs of a hangover after their unprecedented third consecutive European title with a five-try 37-21 demolition of struggling Castres in the Top 14 on Saturday. Leigh Halfpenny scored...
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...
Man who could be the missing link in England's Rugby World Cup squad
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's injury issues with the monster Manu Tuilagi at 13 helped their selection issues. The horizon narrowed and they unearthed a headliner in Jonathan Joseph. But it also saw them miss some opportunities,...
Toulon survive late scare to make last four
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comRC Toulon continued their run towards a third consecutive European title after they survived a late challenge to beat Wasps 32-18 and reach the last four of the Champions Cup on Sunday. Saracens earlier...
Toulon 32 Wasps 18, European Champions Cup match report: European champions edge into semi-finals
1 decade ago by The TelegraphError-strewn Toulon failed to convince but still stepped up their quest for a record-breaking third consecutive European title by edging past Wasps 32-18 at Stade Mayol. The double-Heineken Cup champions...
Wasps edged by lacklustre Toulon
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 April 2015The double-Heineken Cup champions and Top 14 league title-holders started strongly, stuttered - but still strode home, to set up a Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster. Wasps'...
Toulon v Wasps (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps welcome back England flanker James Haskell to a back row that will be missing number eight Nathan Hughes, who is suspended while he appeals against his three-week ban. Andre Masi,...