Could we see an all-French final with few French players
1 decade agoWith the semi-finals of the Champions Cup taking place this weekend, Clermont Auvergne and Toulon are favourites to progress to the final in what could be a repeat of the 2013 final. Saracens and...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOwen Farrell is set to return from injury after being named on the Saracens bench for the Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne. The England fly-half has been out of action...
Owen Farrell set to return for Saracens to face Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England fly-half missed entire Six Nations with knee injury• Saracens’ Mark McCall: we have to find way to put Clermont under pressure• Dean Ryan: Sarries’ kicking game unlikely to tick boxes...
Saracens 'must draw on experience'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens must draw on their previous experience if they are to beat Clermont Auvergne in their European Champions Cup semi-final, says wing Chris Wyles. Sarries have reached the last four of...
Saracens will lose but not by much - Guscott
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe first of this weekend's European Champions Cup semi-finals sees England's last representatives, Saracens, facing one of the hardest challenges Europe's elite club tournament can offer. Clermont...
Preview: Euro Cup, Clermont v Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens knocked Clermont Auvergne for six at the European Cup semifinal stage last season, will it be repeat or redemption this time around?
Aristocrats boast differing methods to their majesty
1 decade ago by The TimesClermont and Toulon are fuelled by finance and enjoy huge success but the similarities end there, writes Stuart BarnesToulon and Clermont Auvergne are on a collision course. They are expected to meet...
Domestic clubs must roll dice if they are to break French monopoly
1 decade ago by The TimesEnglish clubs will struggle to compete at the top level in European rugby until they find a way of spending more and competing better in the market for the top international players, according to Brian...
Brian O’Driscoll: English salary cap will preserve dominance of French sides
1 decade ago by The Guardian• O’Driscoll expects Clermont and Toulon to contest European final• Certain academies ‘aren’t able to live’ with wealthy teams, he says• Leinster look for fast ball to keep Toulon on moveBrian...
Saracens 'are not breaking salary cap' insists chairman Nigel Wray ahead of Clermont Champions Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNigel Wray reveals that Saracens are not being investigated for alleged breaches of the salary cap, insists that the legal advice taken by the club says they operate within those regulations and believes...
