Paris sport postponed after attacks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThis weekend's European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches to be played in France are postponed.
All Champions Cup and Challenge Cup ties in France postponed in wake of Paris attacks
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Five European games in France called off over the weekend• Other matches to observe a minute’s silence before kick-offAll European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches due to take place in France...
France matches put on hold
1 decade ago by Rugby 365This weekend's European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches scheduled to be played in France have been postponed.
Oyonnax v Ulster Postponed
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsDue to the tragic events last night in Paris and the current period of national mourning in France, EPCR has decided to postpone this weekend's European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches scheduled...
Paul O'Connell: Any player who wants to play for Ireland has no business playing abroad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell says Irish players who want to play at the top level "have no business" plying their trade in France or for any other clubs outside of Ireland.
Brendon O’Connor makes early impact for Leicester against Stade Français
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester 33-20 Stade Français• New Zealander at heart of much-improved display on debutIt is very early days in Europe but Leicester will hope this performance is a sign of brighter times. Not...
I'm not Zorro says France coach Noves
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New France coach Guy Noves warned on Friday against sky-rocketing expectations, insisting that he is fallible, unlike fictional hero Zorro.
Young Irish stars being held back by provinces
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe European Champions Cup opens this weekend and it could be over before it starts for Leinster; Munster will flatter to deceive; and Ulster mettle will be tested in France. The heady Heineken Cup days...
Jake White’s Montpellier swept away by power of Harlequins set piece
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 41-18 MontpellierNominally, a routine European Challenge Cup fixture for Harlequins at the Stoop – but do not be fooled. There was a disproportionate interest in Montpellier’s visit,...
England’s new coach will be hindered by same old dysfunctional system | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianAnyone taking the job from overseas will face a steep learning curve. No other nation bar France has a structure where clubs and union do not work togetherSo here we are again. Another shambolic World...
