Nick Abendanon sin-bin puts inconsistency in the spotlight yet again
8 years ago by Rugby DumpA late Scott Spedding penalty helped Clermont Auvergne grind out a narrow 24-21 European Champions Cup victory over Saracens, but the officiating was somewhat of a talking point, as inconsistency reared...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup Board recommends South Africa as Rugby World Cup 2023 host South Africa have been recommended to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of rivals Ireland & France. The three...
Nick Abendanon extends contract with Clermont until 2020
8 years ago by Clermont RugbyASM Clermont Auvergne have confirmed the re-signing of Nick Abendanon until June 2020. The 31-year-old arrived at the club in 2014 and was voted best European player in his first...
5 great tries from the opening weekend of the Top 14
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe French Top 14 season began in earnest last weekend, with reigning champions Clermont Auvergne falling to an opening round defeat away to Bordeaux, while last yearâs beaten finalists turned on...
[2016-17] Nick Abendanon COMPLETE Season Highlights
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukA great highlights video of Nick Abendanon’s 2016/17 season with Clermont. Credit – yoe91 The post [2016-17] Nick Abendanon COMPLETE Season Highlights appeared first on EatSleepRugby.
Steffon Armitage urges RFU to change tack on English players overseas
9 years ago by The Guardian• RFU has stood firm on not picking players based outside England• Armitage: ‘Players need to feel like they’ve got a right to achieve’Steffon Armitage has called on the Rugby Football Union...
Abendanon wins Try of the Season vote
9 years ago by European Champions CupNick Abendanon may have finished on the losing side for a second time in the Champions Cup in Edinburgh last weekend, but his second half try for ASM Clermont Auvergne has been named as the Try of the...
Champions Cup - Team of the Year
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola Part of the dominant Saracens front row that powered their way to a successive Champions Cup trophy. A great asset around the field with his work rate and scored a crucial...
Clermont will be back, says Abendanon
9 years ago by European Champions CupNick Abendanon couldn't believe his luck after ASM Clermont Auvergne suffered yet more European Rugby Champions Cup final heartbreak.
Player ratings: Saracens vs Clermont Auvergne
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens Mako Vunipola – 7/10 Put under some pressure at scrum time but gave a good account of himself. Carried dynamically and made vital yardage throughout. Jamie George...
