European Champions Cup semi-finals: A statistical preview
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldAhead of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Jack D'Arcy takes a look at the key statistics from the tournament to dateRunning man: Nick Abendanon makes his way through the Munster defence....
Saracens will lose but not by much - Guscott
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe first of this weekend's European Champions Cup semi-finals sees England's last representatives, Saracens, facing one of the hardest challenges Europe's elite club tournament can offer. Clermont...
Champions Cup preview: Brian O'Driscoll says 'Money talks so I back French to triumph again'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian O’Driscoll knows more than most what it takes to dominate European club rugby, so his assessment on the eve of the Champions Cup semi-finals that there appears to be no end in sight to the current...
Saracens kicking game unlikely to tick boxes against Clermont’s back three | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianClermont’s in-form full-back Nick Abendanon could force Sarries to mix up their usual tactics when the two sides meet in the European Rugby Champions Cup• Clermont Auvergne aiming to repeat Northampton...
Clermont vs Saracens: Four key clashes to decide European Champions Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by The Telegraph1. Fritz Lee v Billy Vunipola Everyone focuses on Vunipola’s carrying game but what really impressed me against Racing Métro was his defence and fitness. He has this great ability to stop someone...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens: We would fear Nick Abendanon, says Jonathan Davies ahead of semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Davies says he is delighted to have Nick Abendanon on his Clermont Auvergne side for the Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens weekend – but he is worried about the chances of coming up...
Europe gives Jackson Wray and Nick Abendanon chance to make claim for World Cup spots
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe European top table is where you need to be playing if you want to make your mark and if I were Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, I would be making notes from the Champions Cup semi-final between...
Stuart Lancaster could spark player exodus to France if he selects English players abroad
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFall-out for the Aviva Premiership will be enormous of head coach bribgs Nick Abendanon or Steffon Armitage to the World Cup party, writes Austin Healey
Tom Youngs slams overseas stars’ desire to play for England
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLeicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs has backed the RFU’s policy on not picking English players that ply their trade abroad, claiming anyone that came back in now would disrupt the harmony within the squad. The...
Tom Youngs speaks out against Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon being picked for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTom Youngs became the first England player to voice his disquiet at the prospect of overseas-based players being parachuted into Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad. The increasingly strong...
