European Rugby Champions Cup Team of the Week: Quarter-Finals
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog15. Nick Abendanon (Clermont Auvergne) It is testament to just how good Abendanon was at the weekend that he has been added to the list of England players abroad that could be considered for the World...
Clermont 37 Northampton 5, European Champions Cup match report: Clermont run riot as Saints crash out
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNorthampton Saints, the English champions, saw their European dreams turn into a nightmare as they were completely outclassed by a rampant Clermont Auvergne side who underscored their status as serious...
Clermont Auvergne v Northampton (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsConcussed Northampton winger George North is replaced by Jamie Elliott for the European Champions Cup last-eight trip to Clermont Auvergne. England centre Luther Burrell is back in the 12...
Stade Francais earn crucial Clermont win
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStade Francais ended a run of three defeats in their past four matches with a stunning victory against second-placed Clermont Auvergne, running in five tries to win 40-26 and consolidate third place in...
Joe Schmidt: Ireland are far more than just a kick and chase machine
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOn Friday afternoon, Joe Schmidt was holding court at Carton House, a regal 17th century mansion on the outskirts of Dublin. As the mastermind behind four successive European trophies – two Heineken...
Top 14 Highlights - Clermont vs Brive
1 decade agoClermont move to the top of the log with a comprehensive home win against Brive
Toulon sign Northampton duo Manoa and Ma’afu
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperToulon confirmed the signing of Northampton star Samu Manoa on a four-year deal. The No.8 will be joined in the South of France by fellow Saint Salesi Ma’afu as well as All Black Ma’a Nonu and Clermont...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoTips staying on: Ospreys fans are waking up to some good news this morning, as reports emerge from Swansea that the club have kept hold of backrower Justin Tipuric until at least the close of the 2018...
Toulon announce four new signings including double swoop on Northampton
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsSamu Manoa and Salesi Ma'afu will be joined at Stade Mayol by two other wrecking balls in Ma'a Nonu, and Napolioni Nalaga
Sunday Snippets
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonSaints defeat TigersNorthampton Saints returned to the top of the Aviva Premiership after a hard fought 23-19 win over Leicester Tigers. This will go down as a huge win for the Saints come the end of the...
