Abendanon targets England return
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNick Abendanon says an England recall would be a "dream come true" after another man-of-the-match display for his French club Clermont Auvergne. The full-back, 28, was outstanding as Clermont...
French-based Nick Abendanon wants policy U-turn
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNick Abendanon hopes his stellar evening against Northampton has offered England an additional reason to soften their stance on selecting overseas-based players.
The Monday Overview
1 decade ago by The TimesTry of the weekThomas Waldrom Exeter Chiefs Sublime back of hand off-load from Dave Ewers and even better powerful finish from Tank Engine. 163 Attacking metres gained by Newcastle Falcons wing Sinoti...
Nick Abendanon states exceptional case in Clermont’s rout of Northampton
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Clermont Auvergne 37-5 Northampton• Abendanon hoping to get England call before World Cup• Read Dan Lucas’s minute-by-minute reportExceptional circumstances. Stuart Lancaster must be sick of...
Clermont dismantle Northampton
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comClermont Auvergne dismantled Northampton 37-5 in their European Champions Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. Clermont, inspired by winger Noa Nakaitaci and centre Wesley Fofana against Northampton, will...
Mallinder shocked by Clermont loss
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby04 April 2015The English champions, who sit 10 points clear at the summit of the Aviva Premiership, exited Europe at the quarter-final stage after being routed four tries to one at the...
Clermont Auvergne turn on the style as England’s top team are swept aside
1 decade ago by The TimesClermont Auvergne 37 Northampton Saints 5 Northampton Saints completed a chastening day for English clubs in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup after being put to the sword by Clermont...
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...
Saints taught a harsh lesson
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Dylan Hartley was quick to acknowledge that English rugby flag bearers Northampton Saints had been taught "one hell of a lesson" as they were blown away by a rampant Clermont in a one-sided European Cup...
England snub upsets Abendanon
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyNick Abendanon admitted he is disappointed to have won just two England caps in his career following a fantastic display in Clermont’s devastating win over Northampton.
