Man who could be the missing link in England's Rugby World Cup squad
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's injury issues with the monster Manu Tuilagi at 13 helped their selection issues. The horizon narrowed and they unearthed a headliner in Jonathan Joseph. But it also saw them miss some opportunities,...
Top 14: Toulouse, Stade in final push
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulouse face a tough challenge against Stade Francais on Friday in a revival of their Top 14 "Classique" as the chase for play-off spots intensifies. While the showdown has lost some of its historical...
Scary to think this could be Toulon’s starting XV next season
1 decade ago15. Leigh HalfpennyAfter signing from Cardiff Blues last season, Halfpenny has enjoyed a good start to his Toulon career. With Halfpenny arguably the best place kicker in the world, Toulon know that they...
Reality cheque for rugby’s southern hemisphere as exodus takes hold | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianRugby union’s landscape is changing and, with the lure of the euro and the yen high on the agenda, Australia and New Zealand are facing a fight to keep hold of their players as club v country takes centre...
Special end for Toulon legends
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Bryan Habana is hoping to help write Bakkies Botha, Carl Hayman and Ali Williams into the history books against Clermont in the European Cup Final.
Toulon hold on to secure all-French Champions Cup final
1 decade ago by The TimesToulon 25 Leinster 20 (aet) This was not a great advert for European rugby. And it now gives the Champions Cup an all-French final, which is not the spectacle the new competition would have wanted...
Heartache for Leinster as they suffer extra-time defeat against Toulon
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrave Leinster went down to defeat after gripping drama by the Med, losing in extra-time just when it seemed a yellow card for Ali Williams in the sixth minute of injury-time seemed to offer Matt O’Connor’s...
Champions Cup preview: Will Greenwood looks ahead to Clermont vs Saracens and Toulon vs Leinster
1 decade ago by The TelegraphClermont vs Saracens A repeat of last year's semi-final only in a different location. Clermont are the weaker side mentally and as a result will benefit from their French semi-location. At Twickenham...
Ali Williams: Leinster don't have any weaknesses, we haven't thought of three-in-a-row bid
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWorld Cup winner Ali Williams insists Toulon are not being distracted by the possibility of making European rugby history this season.
'Comical Ali' broadcasts a serious warning for Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThey call him Comical Ali. They always have done. Even though Ali Williams' serious achievements strongly suggest that the clownish persona masks an ultimate professional.
