Armitage a 'good idea' for England
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSteffon Armitage is one of the best players in the world and should be in England's World Cup plans, says Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal. Back-rower Armitage, 29, has five caps for England, but...
Clermont’s Nick Abendanon restricts his thoughts to Toulon final clash
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Full-back tries to ignore speculation about international call-up • ‘To have reached final in my first year here is a dream come true’• Toulon’s Champions Cup inspiration is Jonny Wilkinson,...
Abendanon talks England place
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyClermont Auvergne wing Nick Abendanon insists a place in Stuart Lancaster's England World Cup squad this autumn is 'out of his hands' and any sterling performance in the Challenge Cup final will not improve...
Abendanon talks England place
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyClermont Auvergne wing Nick Abendanon insists a place in Stuart Lancaster’s England World Cup squad this autumn is ‘out of his hands’ and any sterling performance in the Challenge Cup...
European Champions Cup Final Preview - Clermont vs Toulon yet again
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpOn 14 July 1789 the French Revolution came to a head with the storming of the Bastille, and mayhem ensued. Tomorrow, at Twickenham, a very different kind of French Civil war will take place, although...
Clermont v Toulon, Champions Cup final: Coaches must trust players to use their instinct
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThere is a paradox that lies at the heart of modern coaching. In their pursuit of victory, coaches are so desperate to leave nothing to chance that by placing their players in tactical straitjackets...
James to break Clermont drought
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Having made them wait 98 years, and suffer 10 final defeats, before eventually delivering the French Championship, Brock James is determined to give the rugby-mad ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters a first...
England fears over Steffon Armitage are a 'copout', says Toulon team-mate Drew Mitchell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe suggestion that including Steffon Armitage in England’s World Cup squad would have a detrimental impact on squad morale was dismissed by Drew Mitchell, his Toulon teammate, who described that line...
Euro fast facts
1 decade ago by Rugby 365ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon will go head-to-head in the European Champions Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. We bring you some interesting facts about the big day! * RC Toulon could become...
Serious risks in changing RFU overseas player rule
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe debate over the Rugby Football Union’s policy of refusing to choose players who play abroad was given fresh impetus last week when the Australian Rugby Union amended its similar rule to state that...
