Team of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola His work rate around the park was exceptional, putting in 16 tackles and carrying 7 times. Strong on the ball and got on the scoresheet early on.2. Jamie GeorgeThe England hooker...
Louis Picamoles huge carry bumps off attempted tackle of Jackson Wray
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhile Toulouse were on the wrong end of the 32-7 loss to Saracens at Allianz Park on Saturday, powerhouse number eight Louis Picamoles is one player who did make his impact felt. Near the end of the game...
European rugby organisers seek solution to fixture backlog after Paris attacks
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Eight matches were postponed after Friday’s terrorist attacks• Toulon president hopes to stage Bath fixture during Six NationsTournament organisers say they are considering “all possible fixture...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens’ fast European Champions Cup start is fuelled by World Cup frustration, Aaron Mauger is modernising Leicester and Scarlets can be a superpower againThe pillars of a fine Saracens performance...
Saracens 32 Toulouse 7: Showing solidarity more important than result after Paris attacks, says Toby Flood
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDue respect paid before Saracens took on Toulouse in European Champions Cup after devastating terror attacks in Paris
Paris terror attacks: Toulon match in European Champions Cup will never be played, says Bath chairman
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsExclusive: Bath owner Bruce Craig claims it is not possible to find new date for European Champions Cup pool game and it emerges Toulouse rejected offer to postpone their game
Paris terror attacks: Toulon match will never be played, says Bath chairman
1 decade ago by The TelegraphExclusive: Chairman claims it is not possible to find new date for the European Champions Cup pool game and it emerges that Toulouse rejected offer to postpone their game
Saracens thrash four-time champions Toulouse - video
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens defeated four-time champions Toulouse 32-7 in their opening European Champions Cup game at Allianz Park on Saturday (14 November). A minute’s silence was observed with a rendition of the French...
No excuses for Toulouse
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Toulouse captain Thierry Dusautoir reckons his side will take the lessons from their first-half humbling at Saracens into the rest of their European Cup campaign.
