Saracens slump to seventh straight defeat against Clermont Auvergne
8 years ago by The Guardian• Clermont Auvergne 24-21 Saracens• Spedding’s late howitzer of a long-distance penalty secures winIt is hard to imagine two more contrasting rugby occasions than those involving Clermont and Saracens...
Elliot Daly scores two tries in Wasps’ revenge mission against La Rochelle
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps 21-3 La Rochelle• Home side’s pack responds to humiliation in France with strong performanceHistorically the fourth round of the Champions Cup tests a team’s mental fortitude and character...
Six-try Ulster crush Harlequins to keep up European Champions Cup hopes
8 years ago by The Guardian• John Cooney scores 27 points as 52-24 win consolidates second spot• Joy Neville becomes first woman to referee European club fixtureUlster stayed in the race for European Champions Cup qualification...
Exciting La Rochelle go to Wasps with growing reputation for creative artistry
8 years ago by The GuardianNew kids on the block are turning heads with their breezy brand of rugby as they try to keep up an impressive run of form in the European Champions CupAs La Rochelle rapidly establish a reputation as Europe’s...
Champions Cup Round 4 Tips
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 3-1 record for my first week on the job was promising and I am hopeful for more success this week. It’s worth noting that all the Irish provinces were victorious while all seven English teams...
European Champions Cup: pool-by-pool guide to the weekend games
8 years ago by The Guardian• Nathan Hughes back for Wasps, Northampton make five changes • Jack Nowell returns at Exeter, Manu Tuilagi fit for Leicester v MunsterThe England No8 Nathan Hughes returns from injury on Sunday to...
Seven steps to redemption for English clubs after Champions Cup wipeout | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland clubs suffered their worst set of results in European history – but Bath, Leicester, Saracens and Wasps now have chance to lead a reversal of fortunesOK, so it looks bad. Seven European defeats...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European action
8 years ago by The GuardianLa Rochelle shine on the biggest stage, England’s finest freeze and the Welsh dragon roars as crunch time approaches in Champions CupHave a side ever taken to Europe as well as La Rochelle? It is supposed...
Champions Cup Highlights: La Rochelle v Wasps
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle are really making their mark on this competition after beating Wasps 49-29. The game was electric from the beginning with La Rochelle using their size and strength to force...
Team of the Weekend - Champions Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Danny Priso - La Rochelle Priso was instrumental in La Rochelle's energetic win over Wasps. Priso was a beast at scrum time and constantly put his opposite number under...
