Preview: South Africa vs New Zealand
1 decade ago by Len KaplanIn making a host of changes in their line-ups, the coaches continue to explore their selection options in Round 2 of what amounts primarily to a precursor for the World Cup rather than a passionate...
South Africa - Reasons To Be Cheerful
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 Western Province’s 95-0 demolition of Eastern Province in the schools’ inter-provincial Craven Week ‘final’ was clinical, relentless, and abundantly skilful. There...
O'Connell expected to move to Toulon
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPaul O'Connell is expected to complete a two-year deal to join European champions Toulon after the World Cup, following Saturday's Pro12 final. The 35-year-old second row has a dual Munster and...
Many accolades for South Africans in Europe
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt was a weekend of Cup finals in Europe as attention turned to London and Twickenham, with the first ever European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Finals taking place as Toulon went for a historic...
Toulon deserve plaudits for third European title in a row
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNobody I know wanted Toulon to win their third European champions’ title in a row; Clermont Auvergne were, at least by default, the choice of nearly every neutral. The many were disappointed as Toulon...
Toulon claim unprecidented treble of European Cup titles with victory over Clermont
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulon came from behind to beat Clermont 24-18 and claim a first ever hat-trick of European Cup titles, showing yet again that they have the edge in big games. Clermont's Nick Abendanon scored a sublime...
Toulon claim unprecedented treble of European Cup titles with victory over Clermont
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulon came from behind to beat Clermont 24-18 and claim a first ever hat-trick of European Cup titles, showing yet again that they have the edge in big games. Clermont's Nick Abendanon scored a sublime...
Clermont Auvergne 18-24 Toulon: Mitchell shows class
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScorers: Clermont: Tries: Fofana, Abendanon. Con: Lopez. Pens: Lopez 2. Toulon: Tries: Bastareaud, Mitchell. Cons: Halfpenny. Pens: Halfpenny 4. There isn’t much to choose between the teams...
Clermont Auvergne 18 Toulon 24, match report: Toulon clinch European glory again with historic victory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPlus ça change. This may be a tournament under new auspices, but the winners remain the same. Toulon have won the European Cup for a record third time on the trot, as Clermont Auvergne’s wait...
Toulon claims Euro Cup hat-trick
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Australia wing Drew Mitchell's brilliant late try ensured Toulon became the first club to win three successive European titles as they beat French rivals Clermont 24-18 in a thrilling Champions Cup final...
