The ‘Nice Guys’ XV
1 decade ago by In The LooseThey may be twice your size, but you definitely wouldn’t feel too intimidated when lining up opposite this ‘Nice Guys’ XV… 15.Leigh Halfpenny Never hear anyone say a bad word about...
O'Connell expected to move to Toulon
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPaul O'Connell is expected to complete a two-year deal to join European champions Toulon after the World Cup, following Saturday's Pro12 final. The 35-year-old second row has a dual Munster and...
Wales blow as injured Jonathan Davies misses World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Davies, a key cog in the Wales midfield, has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining a knee ligament injury playing for Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Davies will be replaced in the...
England coach Stuart Lancaster needs 'Gatland's Law' to fix Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon selection dilema
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a Welshman and indeed a fan of the British and Irish Lions who has raised a glass in Warren Gatland’s name enough times to risk RSI, my admiration for the Kiwi coach knows few bounds. But even...
Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogPlayoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...
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...
Why won't England pick overseas men?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster names his World Cup training squad later this month, but it's highly unlikely European player of the year Nick Abendanon and his predecessor...
Debreczeni, Halfpenny, Steyn. Who has the biggest boot?
1 decade agoAfter Jack Debreczeni's monster 57 metre penalty against the Chiefs on Saturday, we look at some of the other players who are known for having a big boot.Marcelo BoschIt is no secret that the Argentine...
Fan's View: As Bendy shows his brilliance, Bath Rugby have...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleThe European Champions Cup final produced a better contest than finals often do, with Toulon's overall power and the impressive contributions of one or two individuals eventually seeing off the challenge...
Champions Cup Final: Toulon vs Clermont
1 decade agoWell done to Toulon who have become the first team to win the European Cup 3 times in a row. In a repeat of the final 2 years ago in Dublin, Clermont came so agonisingly close to victory. A try from Nick...
