Luke McAlister creates two Gael Fickou tries with superb little chips
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulouse eased past Agen with a commanding 52-19 victory on Sunday, helping them into the top six of the Top 14. While there were a number of good tries, flyhalf Luke McAlister showed two superb touches...
Toulouse miss out on win due to casual conversion from directly in front
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulouse had a disastrous end to a Top 14 match for the second week in a row after a late try set them up for a win against Brive, but their goal kicker failed to convert from directly in front of posts....
6 things we learned from the weekend’s rugby
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Blasé Bézy lets opponents Brive sigh of relief He’s had a tough start to his French test career after being dropped on only his third cap and Sébastien Bézy is looking unlikely to re-claim that...
Jacques Burger lines up and nails Luke McAlister with textbook tackle
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhile we all love to see big, spectacular hits, there is something special about seeing a beautifully executed, technically perfect tackle. And while Jacques Burger is not often known for his finesse,...
Ulster vs Saracens: Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster vs Toulouse On a weekend that gives us some of the best match ups in European rugby, Ulster vs Toulouse may just be the match of the round. Two teams with real European pedigree, both Toulouse...
Luke McAlister’s boot nudges Toulouse to tense victory over Oyonnax
1 decade ago by The Guardian• European Champions Cup Pool 1: Toulouse 24-18 OyonnaxToulouse earned a hard-fought 24-18 win over Oyonnax in their European Champions Cup clash at Stade Ernest Wallon.The four-time champions fell behind...
5 classic clashes between New Zealand and Australia
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith New Zealand and Australia meeting in the World Cup final on Saturday we look back at some classic games between these two great sides.New Zealand 41 - 33 Australia, 19 October 2013When...
Toulouse beat 14-man Stade
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulouse clinched a 21-12 victory over Stade Francais in the Top 14 on Friday, capitalising on the Paris club having to play more than half the match with 14 men. Both teams are still in the running...
Courtney Lawes: We shouldn’t be downbeat about Six Nations
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogInfluential lock Courtney Lawes insists that England’s Six Nations campaign shouldn’t be viewed as a failure, despite the side finishing second for the third year in a row and continuing a barren run...
Marcelo Bosch last gasp Quarter Final penalty sinks Racing Metro
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSaracens defeated Racing Metro 12-11 in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup this weekend, but only found victory with the final kick of the match. An incredibly close fought affair...
