Saints taught a harsh lesson
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Dylan Hartley was quick to acknowledge that English rugby flag bearers Northampton Saints had been taught "one hell of a lesson" as they were blown away by a rampant Clermont in a one-sided European Cup...
Saints pummelled by Clermont
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby04 April 2015Just hours after Bath had succumbed to Leinster in Dublin, the reigning Aviva Premiership champions and runaway league leaders leaked four tries to their dazzling opponents...
Clermont outclass spiritless Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Northampton were put firmly in their place by Clermont as the French giants ran out all-too-comfortable 37-5 victors to advance to the European Cup semifinals. Three converted tries, including a brace...
Clermont Auvergne v Northampton (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsConcussed Northampton winger George North is replaced by Jamie Elliott for the European Champions Cup last-eight trip to Clermont Auvergne. England centre Luther Burrell is back in the 12...
Craig Maxwell-Keys shouldn't have refereed Northampton vs Wasps
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsGeorge North’s concussion at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night was very worrying, because he suffered those two huge bangs to the head for Wales against England in the recent RBS Six Nations, as...
Six Nations 2015: Troubled French told to copy RFU model ahead of crunch clash between England and France
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIf results go according to the bookmakers’ forecast this weekend then France will finish in the bottom half of the Six Nations table for a fourth year in succession. Perversely, by the quirkiest of...
Six Nations preview: can England triumph over France?
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDiscover an England rugby experience George Chuter, the former England and Leicester hooker, is helping Avis unlock this season’s Six Nations Championship with his expert views. Here, he explains...
England vs France: Last 4
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s match against France this weekend is the final match of this year’s competition, and will more than likely decide who will take home this year’s championship. Although France have been...
Italy v France: Unthinkable for Les Blues to lose clash in Rome? With Philippe Saint-Andre in charge, think again
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe weather prospects for Rome on Sunday are gloomy, with rain. But the prospects for Philippe Saint-André will surely be even gloomier still should his French side lose to Italy. Unthinkable that...
Italy vs France, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphCan Italy back up their dramatic victory over Scotland at Murrayfield and defeat the French? Or can Les Bleus ease the mounting pressure on Philippe Saint-Andre with victory in Rome? Email your thoughts...
