Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldRound five of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup took place this weekend and as the battle for places in the quarter-finals reaches its climax, the moments of outstanding play and corresponding...
European Round-up: Round Five
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsThe Ospreys placed their European destiny in their own hands by toppling last year's Champions Cup finalists on Friday and Alun Wyn Jones is determined not to let the opportunity slip.
Eddie Jones’s Saracens picks justify his confidence in win over Ulster
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens 33-17 Ulster• Maro Itoje had an outstanding game leaving his tacklers sprawlingHistory shows it is almost impossible to fashion a successful international team from one club side. Warren...
Five-try Bordeaux leave tenacious Exeter on the brink of elimination
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bordeaux-Bègles 34-27 Exeter• Chiefs unlikely to make quarter-finals despite bonus pointHistory may judge Rob Baxter harshly for this result, which leaves Exeter Chiefs facing an uphill task to...
Clermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili shoves referee Wayne Barnes
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpClermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili can count himself lucky after receiving just a warning for pushing referee Wayne Barnes in last night's 21-13 Champions Cup loss to the Ospreys. The Georgian shoved...
Tandy hails Ospreys spirit
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy hailed the spirit of his side as they took a huge stride towards a first European Champions Cup quarterfinal in six years.
Video: Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Clermont player shoving referee Wayne Barnes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentClermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili could be investigated by rugby authorities after pushing referee Wayne Barnes during Friday’s game between Ospreys and Clermont.
Tandy hails 'amazing' Ospreys win
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys coach Steve Tandy says the 21-13 Champions Cup win over Clermont Auvergne must rank as one of the regions' best in Europe.
Jones agrees Ospreys and Wales deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and Lions second row Alun Wyn Jones will stay at Ospreys after agreeing an extension to his national dual contract.
Ospreys fight back to beat Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumOspreys fight back to beat Clermont Auvergne
