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James hails Gibbes' role in Clermont's push for final glory

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Clermont out-half Brock James has hailed the influence of former Leinster assistant coach Jono Gibbes as the French side plot to down the hat-trick-chasing Toulon in this Saturday's Champions Cup final...

O'Connor: Ulster deserving of derby victory

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor admits his side came into their crunch GUINNESS PRO12 clash with Ulster on Friday a little flat, after a gut-wrenching European exit the week beforehand.

O'Connor: Ulster deserving of derby victory

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor admits his side came into their crunch GUINNESS PRO12 clash with Ulster on Friday a little flat, after a gut-wrenching European exit the week beforehand.

Euro fast facts

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon will go head-to-head in the European Champions Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. We bring you some interesting facts about the big day! * RC Toulon could become...

No Armitage history

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Armitage brothers will miss out on a potential piece of European history this weekend, after Delon was ruled out of the Champions Cup Final against ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stadium. The...

5 of the top performers in the weekends European Club Rugby

1 decade ago

Liam WilliamsMagnificent performance from Liam Williams on Judgment Day III at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, with the Welsh international awarded the Man of the Match award, scoring a try and earning...

Ireland U-20 Squad Named For World Rugby Championship

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Under-20 squad, sponsored by PwC, has been announced for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship. The tournament is taking place in Parma, Italy from June 2 to 20.

Faletau 'minded' to stay in Wales

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Taulupe Faletau is "minded" to remain with Newport Gwent Dragons next season with talks over a national dual contract continuing, says Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies. The Wales and...

The best of the GUINNESS PRO12: Round 20

1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby News

What were your highlights of the 20th round of action of the 2014-15 GUINNESS PRO12 season?Dan Biggar's stellar kicking display booted Ospreys into the GUINNESS PRO12 semi-finals with a Judgment Day victory...

Bakkies aim for 'hat-trick' double

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

John Philip Botha is already a legend. At Twickenham on Saturday the 35-year-old Springbok lock could add another trophy to his already brimful cabinet. He will feature for Toulon in the European...