Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyParra to miss Clermont's Top 14 run-in Morgan Parra has confirmed he will miss the rest of Clermont Auvergne's season with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old was injured in...
Ireland Women’s 7s Finish in 11th Place At The Canada 7s
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women’s 7s had a mixed second day at the Canada 7s in Langford and will be frustrated to have only finished in 11th place. Having finished in 3rd Place in Pool A yesterday, Ireland found...
Billy Vunipola lives up to Champions Cup final rallying cry for Saracens
7 years ago by The Guardian• Maro Itoje: ‘He told us he would show up’• No 8 scores decisive try in final against LeinsterBilly Vunipola gave a rousing speech on the eve of Saracens’ Champions Cup final victory, promising...
Sexton reflects on Champions Cup heartbreak with 'big regret'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton reflected on the European Champions Cup final with "big regret" after Saracens dethroned Leinster with a 20-10 victory at St James' Park on Saturday. Sarries roared back from 10-0...
European Player of the Year Goode dreaming of England recall
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Goode is still dreaming of an England recall after being named European Player of the Year and says Saracens must "come out throwing punches" in pursuit of another double. Goode rose to the...
Champions Cup final: talking points from Saracens’ victory over Leinster
7 years ago by The GuardianLearning through failure shifts power to Saracens, but this year’s showpiece could have seismic effects on the wider gameLeinster were a year ago hailed not only as the best team in Europe but potentially...
Vunipola came through 'complicated' time to play starring role for Saracens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola was praised for "doing his talking on the field" after helping Saracens claim the European Champions Cup for a third time in four years. The England international was...
Maro Itoje demonstrates a new level of annoying against Leinster
7 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland forward Maro Itoje played a key role in Saracens’ Champions Cup triumph over Leinster on Saturday and was contender for man of the match.
Ireland Women’s 7s To Face China in Challenge Semi-Final At The Canada 7s
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women’s 7s defeated Brazil 32-7 in their final game of their Pool games at the Canada 7s today in Langford, but earlier defeats to Australia and Canada means they find themselves in the Challenge...
Leinster Lose Out To Saracens In Bruising European Decider
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDefending champions Leinster fell at the final hurdle in Newcastle as Billy Vunipola’s 66th-minute try steered Saracens to a 20-10 win and their third Heineken Champions Cup title in four years....
