Cruden injured but Chiefs still beat Crusaders
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFlyhalf Aaron Cruden's knee injury dampened any celebrations by the Waikato Chiefs as they beat an error-ridden and profligate Canterbury Crusaders 26-9 in Christchurch on Friday. Cruden, who is in...
Faletau urged to play like Quinnell
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewport Gwent Dragons number eight Taulupe Faletau should take inspiration from Wales great Scott Quinnell and "boss" games, says the region's ex-captain Colin Charvis. Faletau, 24, will face...
Fofana pens new Clermont deal
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France international back Wesley Fofana has signed a new deal with Clermont, staying until 2019. "This extension was one of my priorities and I'm delighted to be able to build around a player like...
Edinburgh v Dragons (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAlan Solomons has made seven changes to his Edinburgh starting XV for Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final against Newport Gwent Dragons. Captain Mike Coman and scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne...
Davies eyes Euro glory with Clermont
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonathan Davies says winning the European Champions Cup with Clermont Auvergne would rank alongside his Grand Slam with Wales and victorious British and Irish Lions tour. Clermont face Saracens...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens: We would fear Nick Abendanon, says Jonathan Davies ahead of semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Davies says he is delighted to have Nick Abendanon on his Clermont Auvergne side for the Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens weekend – but he is worried about the chances of coming up...
Clermont Auvergne aiming to repeat Northampton display against Saracens
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jonathan Davies says French side are desperate for glory this season• Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final kicks off at 3.15pm• Saracens stun Racing Métro to reach last four with last-gasp...
Wales look set to beat England to battle for Tomas Francis's services
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsTomas Francis, Exeter’s uncapped tighthead prop, is willing to listen to Stuart Lancaster should the England head coach approach him again, but it appears that Wales have won the battle to secure the...
Faletau desperate for club success
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyHaving had success on the international stage with both the British & Irish Lions and Wales, Taulupe Faletau admits he is desperate to add club success to his burgeoning CV.
5 key battles ahead of the Toulon v Leinster game
1 decade agoCarl Hayman v Cian HealyThe battle at the scrum will be a huge factor in deciding who will be the winners of this semi-final clash. Former All Black Hayman goes up against Irish International Cian Healy, who...
