Clermont a clear second
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith time up in the first half at a two-thirds full Twickenham yesterday (with an atmosphere to match), Nick Abendanon gathered the ball close to the touchline, and was immediately faced with an important...
Clermont Auvergne 18-24 Toulon: Mitchell shows class
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Clermont: Tries: Fofana, Abendanon. Con: Lopez. Pens: Lopez 2. Toulon: Tries: Bastareaud, Mitchell. Cons: Halfpenny. Pens: Halfpenny 4. There isn’t much to choose between the teams...
Ali Williams' Toulon secure third successive European Cup
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandToulon became the first rugby club to win three successive European Cups when it nosed in front of Clermont Auvergne and held on 24-18 in a quality all-French final at Twickenham this morning. Clermont...
Nick Abendanon scores for Clermont Auvergne in European Rugby...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleA fine solo try from Nick Abendanon was in vain as Toulon beat Clermont Auvergne 24-18 at Twickenham to complete a hat-trick of European titles.The former Bath Rugby full-back gave Clermont hope in the...
Clermont Auvergne 18 Toulon 24, match report: Toulon clinch European glory again with historic victory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPlus ça change. This may be a tournament under new auspices, but the winners remain the same. Toulon have won the European Cup for a record third time on the trot, as Clermont Auvergne’s wait...
Toulon’s Steffon Armitage adds yet more mystery to his England exile | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianArmitage and Clermont Auvergne’s Nick Abendanon make case for England recall• Match report: Clermont-Auvernge 18-24 ToulonThere they were, the best players in Europe’s best clubs on display on a...
Abendanon: 'A bitter pill'
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAn emotional Nick Abendanon admitted to feeling guilty after Clermont lost 24-18 to Toulon in the Champions Cup final on Saturday.
Toulon win third European title
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comToulon's class, big-match experience and the belief oozing through their expensively-assembled 'galacticos' helped secure an unprecedented third successive European title with a 24-18 victory over Clermont...
Toulon claims Euro Cup hat-trick
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Australia wing Drew Mitchell's brilliant late try ensured Toulon became the first club to win three successive European titles as they beat French rivals Clermont 24-18 in a thrilling Champions Cup final...
Abendanon sidesteps England row
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Nick Abendanon has insisted he'll have no problem putting the ongoing debate about his England future to one side when he lines up for Clermont in the European Champions Cup Final on Saturday. The...
