European Champions Cup Final: Over 1,000 Test caps in star-studded line-ups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe European Champions Cup final appears certain to be a high-quality affair given the two teams involved. Reigning champions Leinster will face Saracens - the winners in 2016 and 2017 - at St James'...
European Champions Cup final: Key battles
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a clash of the titans when Leinster and Saracens lock horns in the European Champions Cup final at St. James' Park on Saturday. Defending champions Leinster will bid to become the first...
Champions Cup final could be the making of Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer | Ugo Monye
7 years ago by The GuardianSpencer’s performance in the European showdown against Leinster could lead to a World Cup spot for England in JapanSlowly but surely there has been a changing of the guard at Saracens this season. In...
The pressure is on for rugby's European Cup final to deliver after a week full of drama
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby has its moment to shine with an era-defining match between Saracens and Leinster at St James' Park. The sport is under pressure to deliver in this period of superb drama. ...
Champions Cup final: Head-to-head battle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will be looking to make it nine wins from nine in the final as they host Leinster at St James’ Park. Here are the key head-to-head battles for the upcoming clash: Billy...
Warren Gatland to take charge of Lions for 2021 South Africa tour
7 years ago by The GuardianGatland understood to have agreed to take role for third timeIt would end chance of succeeding Eddie Jones after World CupWarren Gatland has agreed to become head coach of the British and Irish Lions for...
Beirne extends Munster deal while Casey signs first pro contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Tadhg Beirne has penned a new two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until June 2022. The versatile Ireland...
Tadhg Furlong: ‘Mako’s a good craic but he’s an horrendous snorer’
7 years ago by The GuardianLeinster’s Furlong and Saracens’ Mako Vunipola were roommates on the 2017 Lions tour and the props are full of praise for each other before what they expect will be a breathless Champions Cup finalThey...
The Breakdown | Danny Cipriani can show the England cap would fit in Saracens play-off
7 years ago by The GuardianAfter being recognised by his fellow pros, the fly-half has a last chance to convince Eddie Jones he should go to World CupDanny Cipriani may not have been recognised by England this season but he has...
Gloucester’s Danny Cipriani voted player of year by fellow professionals
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half has been left out of England squad by Eddie Jones• Cipriani has led Gloucester to play-offs in his first seasonDanny Cipriani has been voted player of the year by his peers despite his continued...
