Saracens’ Richard Wigglesworth motivated by World Cup failure
1 decade ago by The GuardianLast year’s disaster with England will stay with the Saracens scrum-half for ever but he is using it as motivation to win trophies – starting with Saturday’s European Champions Cup final against...
Saracens enjoy themselves against Worcester with Racing test looming
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Worcester 19-43 SaracensIt bore little resemblance to what lies in wait next weekend, but Saracens warmed up for their Champions Cup final against Racing 92 in Lyon with a light and airy run-around...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Cusiter announces retirement Sale Sharks scrum half Chris Cusiter has announced his retirement from professional rugby.“As far as my rugby career goes, I considered myself privileged to receive...
European semifinals take centre stage
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe European semifinals took centre stage this weekend as we learned who will contest the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals next month in Lyon.
Monday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens & Racing 92 into Champions Cup Final Saracens have beaten Wasps and will progress to European Champions Cup final with Racing into their first top-tier European final in Lyon on May...
Maro Itoje labelled ‘world class’ after Saracens power past Wasps
1 decade ago by The Guardian• The 21-year-old shone in Champions Cup victory• Schalk Brits: ‘He is the total package’It is nine years since an English club lifted Europe’s premier club trophy but Saracens can sense their...
Dan Carter awaits battle with Saracens’ Owen Farrell in European Cup final
1 decade ago by The GuardianRacing 92’s fly-half said after semi-final defeat of Leicester set up a final against Saracens: ‘Owen Farrell is a great and physical competitor’Racing 92 have promised revenge on Saracens when the...
Brad Barritt urges calm after Saracens reach Champions Cup final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘We’ve won nothing yet,’ says captain after semi-final win over Wasps• Saracens will play Leicester or Racing 92 in Lyon final on May 14Brad Barritt remained cautious after the 24-17 win against...
Montpellier slay the Dragons to set up Challenge Cup final meeting with Harlequins
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMontpellier set-up a deciding clash with Harlequins in the Challenge Cup final in Lyon next month after powering past the Dragons 22-12 at the Altrad Stadium.
Montpellier beat Newport Gwent Dragons to reach Challenge Cup final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Montpellier 22-12 Newport Gwent Dragons• French team will meat Harlequins in final on May 13Montpellier set up a deciding clash with Harlequins in the Challenge Cup final in Lyon next month after...
