Glasgow Warriors served notice that they are a team to be taken seriously in Europe this season with their 37-10 win over Bath, claims coach Gregor Townsend
1 decade ago by The GuardianWarriors run in five tries in convincing display Could be second Scottish team to reach knockout stagesGlasgow recorded their biggest win in Europe for eight years with a five-try, 3710 defeat of Bath...
Leinster 25-20 Wasps | European Rugby Champions Cup match report
1 decade ago by The GuardianLeinster 25-20 WaspsIt may be a rebranded competition but the tension and drama of European club rugby remains the same as it ever was. This was another excellent advertisement for the fledgling Champions...
Toulouse 30-23 Montpellier | European Rugby Champions Cup report
1 decade ago by The GuardianToulouse 30-23 MontpellierToulouse won a closely-fought European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 encounter with Montpellier 30-23. Tries from Yoann Huget (two) and Jean-Marc Doussain helped to secure victory...
Mullan: Wasps eager to write their own history
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWasps' European fate went right down to the wire last season and after clinching a place at the top table Matt Mullan is determined not to waste the opportunity.
Wasps 29 Bath Rugby 22
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWasps' early second-half onslaught proved vital as they survived Bath Rugby's fightback to secure their third Aviva Premiership Rugby win of the season at Adams Park.
European Champions Cup: turbulence on field may shape new landscape | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianA different base, a different name and a different trophy but Leicester and Toulouse are just two of the old Europe teams who may struggle to adjustIt wasnt exactly the bloodiest of coups, shifting headquarters...
Northampton 43-10 Sale | Premiership match report
1 decade ago by The GuardianNorthampton 43-10 Sale Premiership champions in emphatic formThe Northampton machine, steered by Samu Manoa, their American No8, and his hat-trick of tries, rolls on and over Sale, concreting a place at...
Champions Cup is just the start for ambitious Bath owner Bruce Craig
1 decade ago by The GuardianWith the launch of Europes new club competition, Baths driven owner now has the global calendar in his sightsNo wonder Bruce Craig looks quietly satisfied. His Bath side are riding high and sunshine bathes...
Northampton, Leicester and co question Wasps move to Coventry
1 decade ago by The GuardianThey will have a massive challenge to build up their fanbase Saracens and Harlequins would welcome supporters of rivals James Haskell: move was the only option First game at new home will be in DecemberRival...
Northamptons defence proves crucial against bold London Irish
1 decade ago by The GuardianDylan Hartley and Tom Wood ready to return for saints London Irish impress again, even in defeat Dean Ryan: Shane Geraghty has outside England chanceThe good news for England is that the hooker Dylan...
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