Will overseas players have an effect on the French national side
1 decade agoWith the Top14 continuing to attract the best players from both hemispheres will the French national side struggle as a result. Come the end of the World Cup in England, there will be a huge amount of...
Champions Cup Final: Toulon vs Clermont
1 decade agoWell done to Toulon who have become the first team to win the European Cup 3 times in a row. In a repeat of the final 2 years ago in Dublin, Clermont came so agonisingly close to victory. A try from Nick...
Toulon's Wallabies seal historic victory with 24-18 defeat of Clermont Auvergne in European Champions Cup final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe prospect of a repeat Wallaby wonder show at Twickenham in five months’ time nagged at the thoughts of thousands of English neutrals in the 56,622 crowd as they drifted out of the World Cup host...
Toulon deserve plaudits for third European title in a row
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNobody I know wanted Toulon to win their third European champions’ title in a row; Clermont Auvergne were, at least by default, the choice of nearly every neutral. The many were disappointed as Toulon...
Clermont Auvergne 18-24 Toulon: Mitchell shows class
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Clermont: Tries: Fofana, Abendanon. Con: Lopez. Pens: Lopez 2. Toulon: Tries: Bastareaud, Mitchell. Cons: Halfpenny. Pens: Halfpenny 4. There isn’t much to choose between the teams...
Ali Williams' Toulon secure third successive European Cup
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandToulon became the first rugby club to win three successive European Cups when it nosed in front of Clermont Auvergne and held on 24-18 in a quality all-French final at Twickenham this morning. Clermont...
Clermont Auvergne 18 Toulon 24, match report: Toulon clinch European glory again with historic victory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPlus ça change. This may be a tournament under new auspices, but the winners remain the same. Toulon have won the European Cup for a record third time on the trot, as Clermont Auvergne’s wait...
Toulon win third European title
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comToulon's class, big-match experience and the belief oozing through their expensively-assembled 'galacticos' helped secure an unprecedented third successive European title with a 24-18 victory over Clermont...
Toulon claims Euro Cup hat-trick
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Australia wing Drew Mitchell's brilliant late try ensured Toulon became the first club to win three successive European titles as they beat French rivals Clermont 24-18 in a thrilling Champions Cup final...
Clermont v Toulon, Champions Cup final: Coaches must trust players to use their instinct
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThere is a paradox that lies at the heart of modern coaching. In their pursuit of victory, coaches are so desperate to leave nothing to chance that by placing their players in tactical straitjackets...
