All posts tagged "Heineken Cup"
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Features
/ 5 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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Featured
/ 5 years ago10 key moments in Exeter’s double-winning season in eyes of Rob Baxter
Rob Baxter talks to Neale Harvey on the events which showcased to him Exeter's capabilities to win the domestic-European double
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSteve Borthwick’s unrelenting energy to win could hinder Leicester in tough times, says Healey
BT Sport's Austin Healey talks to Adam Ellis about Leicester Tigers' new dawn under head coach Steve Borthwick
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Features
/ 5 years agoI regret not fighting for future at Exeter
FORMER PONTYPRIDD, SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF BLUES FLANKER/LOCK AND CURRENT PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH DAMIAN WELCH MY LIFEIN RUGBY Safe hands:...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoUren: We know Toulon’s history, but we are the team with world-class players now
Bristol Bears No.9 Andy Uren previews the Challenge Cup final and reminisces on his memories of his boyhood club
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoParling: There are so many good qualities in this Wallabies pack
Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling discusses the most senior coaching move of his career and early impressions of Dave Rennie
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoParling helps develop Wallabies’ dark side
By NEALE HARVEY Wearing the coach’s hat: Geoff Parling Right: Wallaby bolter Trevor Hosea AFTER establishing his top-flight coaching credentials with...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGlorious party amid a sea of red and white
SIMON MASON FORMER IRELAND, ULSTER, ORRELL, RICHMOND, TREVISO & STADE FRANCAIS FLY-HALF MY LIFEIN RUGBY Getting the party started: Simon Mason...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Humble beginning but Heineken Cup dreamt big
Brendan Gallagher at how the Champions Cup, or Heineken Cup, has always drawn big crowds far beyond club rugby's norm
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Features
/ 5 years agoCoffee empire can wait, I want to give my all to coaching now
RYAN LAMB ON THE RECORD Q&A Newly appointed Hartpury backs coach Ryan Lamb, 34, tells NEALE HARVEY how he landed his...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHumble beginning but Heineken dreamt big
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER SO now, in this most unusual and mind-bending season, we finally have the two finalists for the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDon’t forget Elton’s greatest hit, Peter
AN addition to Peter Jackson’s article regarding Scarlets European record since the 1996-97 season, in reaching seven quarter-finals and four semi-finals,...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJimmy Gopperth is having a blast at youth-inspired Premiership challengers Wasps
Nick Cain discusses Wasps revival under Lee Blackett and his hopes for the future now he is 37
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoAlex King plots new ‘Wasps dynasty’ at Gloucester
Gloucester attack coach Alex King expects great things to happy at Kingsholm after being reunited with Danny Cipriani and Dom Waldouck
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: How could the mighty Ospreys fall so far?
The Ospreys enter a new decade disheveled from the glory days of ten years ago
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Why mess with a format that made the Champions Cup great?
Home and away knockout legs in the Champions Cup? Oh EPCR, what have you done?
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoWhy mess with this great Heineken Cup format?
The word “aggregate” has secured its own place in the darkest corner of the rugby lexicon, along with “biting”, “gouging”, “match-day...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoKing plots new ‘Wasps’ dynasty with Cips at helm
By NEALE HARVEY ALEX King is banking on Danny Cipriani’s leadership and a bit of hard-nosed Wasps DNA to bring glory...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoIreland elated after long years of hurt in France
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDay the towering red army tasted epic defeat
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoImanol goes through pain barrier in Basque country
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoCan Chris Ashton make a splash on debut for Harlequins?
Jon Newcombe previews Friday night's Premiership restart match between Harlequins and Sale, looking at the betting odds
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains countdown: Part Two
Sam Warburton lands inside the Top 10 of Brendan Gallagher's rankings
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: These young coaches can make Gloucester special
Jeremy Guscott examines the youthful coaches at the helm of Gloucester
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Features
/ 5 years agoReffing comes so naturally to Nigel, it’s like driving a car
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby referees 1. Nigel Owens (Wales) Owens was poised on...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBattered Jonny rises again to become a folk hero in Toulon
Captain marvel: Jonny Wilkinson raises the Heineken Cup ONE of the more heartwarming stories of this era was a golden Indian...
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Features
/ 5 years agoInjury ended my shot at England…and All Blacks
MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAN BOWDEN THE FORMER HIGHLANDERS, BLUES, CRUSADERS, LONDON IRISH, LEICESTER AND BATH FLY-HALF Days to savour: Dan Bowden...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoWorld Rugby seek new referees chief as Alain Rolland moves on
The former Leinster scrum-half is leaving his role as high-performance officials manager
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Features
/ 5 years agoRugby was just part of the plot for these super heroes
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby all-rounders TOP 20 …RUGBY ALL-ROUNDERS NEXT WEEK Rugby ref...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSilence the razzmatazz,best tunes are on field
GUEST COLUMNIST CHRIS HEWETT Do stop me now: Music-free Shed at Kingsholm. Inset: Freddie Mercury When the new All Black captain...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoKaino joins war against corruption in Pacific
By NEALE HARVEY Hot prospect: Auckland Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu PICTURE: Getty Images NEWLY-ELECTED Pacific Rugby Player Welfare board member Jerome...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoTommy Reffell hoping to stamp his authority at Tigers just like Neil Back
Leicester announced the highly-rated Welsh openside flanker had agreed a new contract on Monday
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Features
/ 5 years agoTough call to leave Leeds but it paid off
MY LIFEIN RUGBY JORDAN CRANE THE FORMER ENGLAND, LEICESTER, BRISTOL AND LEEDS NO.8 Winning habit: Jordan Crane holds the Premiership trophy...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBlack role models so important – Joseph
By NEALE HARVEY JONATHAN Joseph has spent part of his time in lockdown applauding the increasing awareness of the Black Lives...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSaints kick off vintage run for English clubs in Europe
Jubilant: Wasps hooker Trevor Leota celebrates victory over Munster in the epic 2004 Heineken Cup semi-final THE Heineken Cup truly came...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoLaporte’s World Club Cup won’t harm Champions Cup, says EPCR chief
EPCR chairman Simon Halliday sees little logical sense in how a World Club Cup could be held every year
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Features
/ 5 years agoJohnno played through pain to get Lions over the line
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby captains Inspiring: Martin Johnson led from the front during...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWinning the World Cup made it right time to go
Q&A FRANCOIS LOUW ON THE RECORD Elation: Francois Louw with Prince Harry after winning the 2019 World Cup PICTURES: Getty Images...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoIeuan Evans states his case for a seat on WRU Council
The former Lions winger believes he can help contribute a positive impact to the governance of rugby in Wales
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEvans states his case for seat on WRU Council
By ROB COLE IEUAN Evans admits to feeling the same tingle of excitement that greeted the first of his then record...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTop 20 rugby anthems countdown: 5-1
Brendan Gallagher reaches No.1 in the countdown and tells the stories behind how the five on this list originated
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Features
/ 5 years agoShaun Edwards interview – Coming to France has probably taken me out of the Lions job
In such little time, Shaun Edwards has helped France deal with the intensity of sporting cauldrons
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Features
/ 5 years agoEdwards: I talk to them with body language
NICK CAIN CALLS A VILLAGE IN FRANCE TO TALK TO THE MAN HELPING FIRE LES BLUES Off: Mohammed Haouas punches Scotland’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoI’m one of Will’s old farts at the RFU these days
MY LIFEIN RUGBY PHIL DE GLANVILLE THE FORMER ENGLAND & BATH CAPTAIN AND CENTRE Proud days: England captain Phil de Glanville...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Premiership can learn financial fair play from NFL
Jeremy Guscott judges how the salary cap is applied in the NFL to maximise financial and regulatory viability
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Features
/ 6 years agoJonny gets the drop on Joel for his courage and composure
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the most important dropped goals TOP 20 …DROP GOALS NEXT WEEK Rugby-playing...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoRugby can learn financial fair play from America
From outside the Premiership circle it seems that if you have a group of clever people running these clubs, who, in...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNo surprise Ireland thrived after they quit the Berkeley!
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at rugby’s best drinking venues 1. The Berkeley Court (Dublin) The manic Berkeley...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRegan: I was so deaf, at line-outs I read lips
Mark Regan, the charismatic hooker known as ‘Ronnie’ who was part of England’s 2003 World Cup-winning squad, today reveals a remarkable...












