All posts tagged "Champions Cup"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFaf de Klerk tells Sale it’s time to move on
Ahead of facing Wasps on Sunday afternoon, Faf de Klerk calls on the Sharks squad to move on from Steve Diamond's...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPostive tests at Leicester sees Premiership clash with Newcastle called off
Tigers trip to Kingston Park on Boxing Day cancelled due to positive tests and resulting number of squad forced to self-isolate
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoBears ace Harry Randall aims to show Eddie he’s the man for all seasons in Galway
Neale Harvey previews Bristol's Champions Cup trip to Connacht with England hopeful Harry Randall
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoPaul Gustard demands cool heads or see Champions Cup hopes fade
Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard urges his side to keep strict discipline as Racing 92 await in the Champions Cup
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoKay: Tough ask but Quins can do it
BT Sport pundit Ben Kay previews Harlequins clash with Racing 92, and says the Premiership club have the toughest schedule in...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOutrage from fans as Wood escapes sanction
By SAM JACKSON FANStook to Twitter yesteday to question the controversial decision not to penalise Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood for...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
CHARLIEATKINSON WASPS FLY-HALF Charlie Atkinson’s first two Premiership games could hardly have been more different. After delighting in his Wasps debut...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFrench feelgood factor is shortlived | James Harrington
James Harrington attacks the hyperbole surrounding the Press' dubbing of a France 'Replacement XV' which competed for the Autumn Nations Cup
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoEvans: Big hearts won the day for us
STEFF Evans hailed the heart and desire that helped Scarlets defy a desperate late Bath onslaught for his side’s memorable win...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoGutsy Bristol Bears bite back to earn late try bonus against Clermont
Brendan Gallagher reports from Ashton Gate where Bristol Bears and Clermont played out a 12-try thriller
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoDanny Care calls for same underdog spirit that put Harlequins on the trophy trail in 2011
Ahead of their trip to Thomond Park, Quins scrum-half Care recalls the spirit of 2011 and their famous win over Munster
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoWasps complete woe of Covid-hit Dragons
■By ROGER PANTING WASPS took advantage of Dragons’ Covid-19 misfortunes to get their European campaign off to a bonus-point start in...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoLeinster are simply in a class of their own
Leinster dispatch Montpellier in the opening round of the Champions Cup
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoRacing 92 v Connacht: Andy Friend goes on offensive looking for major upset
Head coach Andy Friend summarises the giant task facing Connacht as they travel to La Défense Arena
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoEdinburgh’s brave defence cracks against in-form French
La Rochelle got the better of Edinburgh in a low-scoring affair at Murrayfield
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoCheslin Kolbe lands killer blow for Toulouse against Ulster
Toulouse and Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe displays his class once again at the Kingspan, as Ulster fall to defeat in the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDavies demands fair share of funding to save game
■By STEFFAN THOMAS PROFESSIONAL rugby in Wales is facing a fight for survival with the regions calling for a £30-40m injection...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDavies demands fair share of funding to save game
■By STEFFAN THOMAS PROFESSIONAL rugby in Wales is facing a fight for survival with the regions calling for a £30-40m injection...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDeacon takes reins but Nelson wants Sharks to pursue Lancaster
■By JON NEWCOMBE Developing: Paul Deacon INTERIM Sale Sharks head coach Paul Deacon says Steve Diamond’s “legacy at the club will...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoSpencer rues try that got away as Bath fall
■By GARY FITZGERALD STUART Hooper told his players “You got what you deserved” and refused to blame officials as Bath were...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoTable-topping Exeter Chiefs set sights on famous ‘double double’
Exeter Chiefs captain Jack Yeandle previews the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Sandy Park
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoNigel Owens announces international retirement after hitting 100-Test landmark
Welsh referee Nigel Owens ends his Test career at the age of 49 after hitting an unprecedented record in the Autumn...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: Malins, Sheedy and Earl all back for Champions Cup opener
Bristol Bears and Clermont kick off Saturday's action in Round 1 of the new Champions Cup season
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Simon Halliday: Revised Euro Cup formats will provide a great narrative
EPCR chairman Simon Halliday opens up on the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup format changes and the prospect of a World...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoRusty Scarlets face uphill task at The Rec
The Welsh region has been impacted by a period of required self-isolation in the lead up to their clash with Bath...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoTeams will be at full strength for Champions Cup, says Lawrence Dallaglio
The Champions Cup remains the pinnacle of the European club game and a bigger prize than domestic success
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoHarlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen hit with four-week ban
The Springbok will be unavailable for the next month after catching Gloucester fly-half Lloyd Evans with an elbow
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoTigers put up a fight but Chiefs power in for a bonus
By GARY FITZGERALD EXETER’S well-drilled, well-oiled machine ground Tigers into submission with another formidable pack-driven performance at Welford Road. The champions took...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoBoyd: We should have won, we’re not waving white flags yet
The post-match reaction of Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd to Saints' defeat to Bristol in the Premiership
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoPreview: London Irish must up tempo to sap Sharks power
Exiles full-back Tom Homer talks to Neale Harvey ahead of the visit of Sale Sharks to the Brentford Community Stadium on...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoScott Quinnell wants to see Wales’ nasty side
Quinnell has serious concerns over Wales' ability to get over the gain-line judging by their performances this autumn
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Featured
/ 5 years agoJohnny Sexton says there is ‘no reason’ why he can’t play at RWC2023
Johnny Sexton is on 94 caps for Ireland and insists there is still plenty of aspirations he would like to realise...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNew book explains how Rob Baxter’s ascension at Exeter Chiefs wasn’t without detractors
How Tony Rowe offset those doubtful of Baxter to absorb the former lock in his plan for Chiefs glory
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoRob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double
Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNorthampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd
The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoBest Bookmakers to Bet on Rugby
Ruby is a high-paced contact sport with plenty of action during the 80-minutes of gameplay. While it’s a game that glorifies...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWe must earn place in top-flight says Ward
EALING Trailfinders director of rugby Ben Ward denies having any knowledge of Premiership plans to expand the top-flight and invite his...
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Features
/ 6 years agoChampionship resumption crucial for maturing Saints
By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Eddie’s England lack control and leadership Scrum doctor: Matt Ferguson coaching Saints NORTHAMPTON scrum coach Matt Ferguson...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoChampionship want Sarries to ‘sod off’ says Greenwood
By GARY FITZGERALD Batting for Saracens: Will Greenwood WILL Greenwood claims Championship clubs would be happy to see Saracens go straight...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoJamie Gibson signs for another Premiership club after leaving Saints
Gloucester continue their recruitment ahead of the 2020-21 season after adding Kyle Moyle and Jay Tyack earlier this week
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTykes revamp gathers pace
■ By JON NEWCOMBE Big break: Will Hardwick playing for University of Birmingham LEEDS TYKES have signed a bright spark of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoDouble Devon cream for magnificent Chiefs
By GARY FITZGERALD Encore: Captain Joe Simmonds holds his second major trophy aloft inside seven days as Chiefs celebrate PICTURE: Getty...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: Four senior Wasps players to miss Premiership final
Read what Lee Blackett and Rob Baxter had to say after announcing their teams to play at Twickenham
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoFrench in struggle to field team v Wales
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Tipped for greatness: Selevasio Tolofua France’s internationals are hostages in a club and country player-release war ahead...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoDavies aims to get Dragons firing
SAM Davies has told the Dragons they need to hit their straps and quickly this season, but believes Dean Ryan’s exciting...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRising star Iyogun hungry for more after dream start
By TOM VALE IT’S been quite a year for Northampton academy prop Emmanuel Iyogun. Handed his first senior academy contract heading...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRecount call after Laporte sneaks in
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Off he goes: Stade’s Luke Tagi is sent off for a headbutt The increasingly bitter war of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBoyd’s future in balance at Saints
By JON NEWCOMBE CHRIS Boyd is still in negotiations with Northampton Saints about his future at the club beyond the end...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoSaints call off match amid new covid crisis
Double delight: Matt Protheroe celebrates scoring Ospreys’ third try – and his second – against Edinburgh yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images NORTHAMPTONhave...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoVunipola: Vincent Koch showed he is the best tighthead on the planet
England prop Mako Vunipola lauds the individual performance of Saracens teammate Vincent Koch in the win over Leinster
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