Ryan Lamb’s French defection shows the benefits of broader horizons | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianThe mercurial fly-half is flourishing in perfect conditions at La Rochelle yet England’s refusal to select players moving abroad shows no sign of easingLeone Nakarawa has already made a formidable case...
Highlights: Harlequins v La Rochelle
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle ran out 34-27 victors over Harlequins in this Champions Cup clash at Twickenham Stoop. Both sides played some truly exhilarating passages of rugby but in the end La Rochelle were the better...
Team of the Weekend - Champions Cup
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Dany Priso The young loosehead prop was immense in his sides impressive victory over Harlequins in round one of this year’s Champions Cup. He consistently piled the pressure on his opposite number...
Champions Cup - Players of the Day
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw Playing in the less familiar role of outside centre for Leinster today, the young man was absolutely outstanding in both attack and defence. He posed a constant threat with ball in hand,...
Ryan Lamb plays key role as Harlequins start with defeat against La Rochelle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 27-34 La Rochelle• Marcus Smith earns Harlequins a bonus point with last-minute penaltyThis was Quins’ first foray into Europe’s top flight after an absence of two seasons – and...
European Champions Cup: pool-by-pool guide to the opening weekend
9 years ago by The GuardianHolders Saracens begin their defence at Northampton in Pool Two while Leigh Halfpenny makes a rapid return to Toulon in Pool Five with his new club ScarletsMike Brown has handed England a boost by returning...
Rugby Champions Cup predictions: our writers on the 2017-18 competition
9 years ago by The GuardianSaracens are still strong, Exeter can shine, La Rochelle to shock, and look out for a Pro14 revival and Steff Evans to make his nameRobert Kitson It is hardly original to single out Clermont Auvergne but...
European Rugby Champions Cup 2017-18: pool-by-pool guide | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianCan Saracens complete a hat-trick of titles? Will La Rochelle make waves on their debut? And are Scarlets the pick of the Pro14 sides? We assess the contendersHarlequins, La Rochelle, Ulster, Wasps Related:...
Explosive Fijians can forge French renaissance in European Champions Cup | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianSemi Radradra and Josua Tuisova at Toulon, Clermont’s Alivereti Raka and Levani Botia of La Rochelle are among an exhilarating cast set to take centre stageWith the 2017‑18 European rugby season about...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs will field their best possible team in the Currie Cup The Cheetahs will play their best available team against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park, in Round 12 of the Currie Cup 2017, this coming...
