Champions Cup preview: Brian O'Driscoll says 'Money talks so I back French to triumph again'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian O’Driscoll knows more than most what it takes to dominate European club rugby, so his assessment on the eve of the Champions Cup semi-finals that there appears to be no end in sight to the current...
Davies eyes Euro glory with Clermont
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonathan Davies says winning the European Champions Cup with Clermont Auvergne would rank alongside his Grand Slam with Wales and victorious British and Irish Lions tour. Clermont face Saracens...
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens: We would fear Nick Abendanon, says Jonathan Davies ahead of semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonathan Davies says he is delighted to have Nick Abendanon on his Clermont Auvergne side for the Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens weekend – but he is worried about the chances of coming up...
Clermont Auvergne aiming to repeat Northampton display against Saracens
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jonathan Davies says French side are desperate for glory this season• Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final kicks off at 3.15pm• Saracens stun Racing Métro to reach last four with last-gasp...
World XV: The General
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Picking 'the general' - or flyhalf - for the Ultimate World XV and best ever Bok flyhalf will be the most difficult decision so far. For the Boks, Morné Steyn has played 50 Tests followed by Butch...
England-based players miss July camps
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMost of Wales' England-based players will not be allowed to attend the pre-World Cup training camps in July. Gloucester's Richard Hibbard and Bath-bound Rhys Priestland are unavailable...
Europe gives Jackson Wray and Nick Abendanon chance to make claim for World Cup spots
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe European top table is where you need to be playing if you want to make your mark and if I were Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, I would be making notes from the Champions Cup semi-final between...
Halfpenny doubtful for Cup game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is doubtful for Toulon's European Cup semi-final against Leinster on Sunday, 19 April after being forced off with a shoulder injury in his comeback game. He appeared...
VIDEO: Blues players 'not good enough' - Davies
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScrum V pundit Jonathan Davies criticises Cardiff Blues after defeat in Glasgow leaves them 10th in the Pro12.
Wales' Davies queries headgear role
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsClermont Auvergne and Wales centre Jonathan Davies does not believe making players wear protective headgear would prevent concussion in rugby. Following a series of high-profile injuries, referee...
