European Champions Cup Final Preview - Clermont vs Toulon yet again
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpOn 14 July 1789 the French Revolution came to a head with the storming of the Bastille, and mayhem ensued. Tomorrow, at Twickenham, a very different kind of French Civil war will take place, although...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoVenditti joins Falcons: Italian international Giovanbattista Venditti has joined Premiership side Newcastle Falcons on a two year deal. The 25-year-old makes the switch to Newcastle from...
Clermont v Toulon, Champions Cup final: Coaches must trust players to use their instinct
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThere is a paradox that lies at the heart of modern coaching. In their pursuit of victory, coaches are so desperate to leave nothing to chance that by placing their players in tactical straitjackets...
Giteau set for European Cup final showcase
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMatt Giteau has a perfect showcase for his Wallabies claims when he and his Toulon teammates attempt to clinch a third straight European Champions Cup title at Twickenham on Saturday. Back in the Wallabies’...
Giteau: Clermont are favourites
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: Toulon's Australian star back Matt Giteau admits rivals Clermont are the favourites for the all-French European Champions Cup Final.
England fears over Steffon Armitage are a 'copout', says Toulon team-mate Drew Mitchell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe suggestion that including Steffon Armitage in England’s World Cup squad would have a detrimental impact on squad morale was dismissed by Drew Mitchell, his Toulon teammate, who described that line...
Euro fast facts
1 decade ago by Rugby 365ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon will go head-to-head in the European Champions Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. We bring you some interesting facts about the big day! * RC Toulon could become...
No Armitage history
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Armitage brothers will miss out on a potential piece of European history this weekend, after Delon was ruled out of the Champions Cup Final against ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stadium. The...
Bakkies aim for 'hat-trick' double
1 decade ago by Rugby 365John Philip Botha is already a legend. At Twickenham on Saturday the 35-year-old Springbok lock could add another trophy to his already brimful cabinet. He will feature for Toulon in the European...
Ashley-Cooper wants Matt Giteau to join 100 club
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies vice-captain Adam Ashley-Cooper is hoping the ARU’s decision to free up elite overseas-based players for Test selection allows Matt Giteau to join one of the most exclusive clubs in Australian...
