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Anthony Watson blooming at Bath Rugby armed with confidence from...

9 years ago by Bath Chronicle

Anthony Watson returned from England duty with a spring in his step and, seemingly, jet packs in his heels. The slippery full-back has terrorised Leinster, Newcastle and his old club London Irish, especially...

5 key battles ahead of the Champions Cup final

9 years ago

Debaty v HaymanIn what is expected to be a closely fought game, the scrum will have a huge bearing on who will lift the Champions Cup. Damien Debaty will be hoping to spoil Hayman’s big day, in what...

London Wasps well placed to beat French at their own game

9 years ago by The Telegraph

English clubs won a big battle in the boardroom last year to revamp the European Cup. Given that it is now eight years since they last won the title, it is about time they applied the same bare-knuckle...

Spedding helps Bayonne in relegation battle

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Scott Spedding's hat-trick helped Bayonne to a vital win over Grenoble in their battle for survival in the Top 14. The French international full-back, who is a former South African under-21 international,...

Euro fast facts

9 years ago by Rugby 365

ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon will go head-to-head in the European Champions Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. We bring you some interesting facts about the big day! * RC Toulon could become...

Faletau 'minded' to stay in Wales

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Taulupe Faletau is "minded" to remain with Newport Gwent Dragons next season with talks over a national dual contract continuing, says Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies. The Wales and...

It's no surprise an English side hasn't won elite European competition since 2007 - the French are too good

9 years ago by Telegraph Rugby News

The wait goes on. An English side has still not won the elite European competition since 2007. But it is no surprise. And that is not gloating in any way because I may have had some involvement...

Rugby Banter Page weekly round up

9 years ago by Rugby Banter Page

Monday 20th April: Peter Betham’s Move To Leicester Tigers Confirmed: After weeks of speculation, it has now been confirmed that Waratahs’ New Zealand born Wallaby capped winger Peter Betham will join...

The Wraparound from Rugby HQ - Week 11

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Sean Maloney and the team down at Fox Sports have another cracking Wraparound for Week 11 of Super Rugby. Sit back and enjoy your regular dose of exciting, embarrassing and occasionally baffling events...

Leinster fans making too much ‘noise’, says coach

9 years ago by The Times

Matt O’Connor, the Leinster head coach, has described critical supporters as a distraction in the lead up to their European Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon tomorrow. The Australian, who...