Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe sudden and extremely sad death of Munster coach Anthony Foley cast the darkest of shadows over the opening weekend of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. His loss is felt in his home province...
European Rugby Champions Cup: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje has a perfect mentor at Saracens, home truths for Exeter and New Zealand-born Joey Carbery shows he has a bright future at LeinsterYou can read Robert Kitson’s tribute to Anthony Foley, the...
Five legends inducted into the Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNeil Back, Hugh Vyvyan and Mike Tindall were inducted alongside Mark Cueto and Richard Hill have been inducted into the Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame at a glittering gala event in London. The...
Owen Farrell: Toulon was a big win for Saracens and we intend to crack on
1 decade ago by The Guardian• The holders’ only failure was the lack of a bonus point• Loss of discipline after 50 minutes offered Toulon a way backSaracens won the league and European double last season for a reason. A team...
Stephen Myler holds nerve to rescue Northampton against Montpellier
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Northampton 16-14 Montpellier• Fly-half kicks last-minute penalty to hand Saints winA grim week for Northampton looked as if it were careering into another car crash of misery. The Saints, who had...
‘It was a performance that had everything’ says Saracens’ Mark McCall
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens director of rugby delighted after victory over Toulon • Three-time champions suffer first home Cup lossSaracens made European Cup history by fulfilling their vow of ending Toulon’s unbeaten...
Saracens make history by downing Toulon in clash of the heavyweights
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Toulon 23-31 Saracens• Champions inflict first home Champions Cup defeat on ToulonToulon had never lost at home in the Champions Cup, but neither had they met a team so markedly their superior as...
Saracens hold on against Toulon
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSaracens held off a Toulon fightback to secure a 31-23 win in their Champions Cup opener at the Stade Félix Mayol on Saturday.
Sarries edge past Toulon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: Defending Champions Saracens secured a 31-23 win which ended RC Toulon's proud European Rugby Champions Cup unbeaten home record at the Stade Félix Mayol.
Saracens repel Toulon fightback
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySaracens sent out a real statement of intent as they kicked off the defence of their European Champions Cup crown by beating French giants Toulon 31-23 at Stade Mayol.
