Toulon v Wasps (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps welcome back England flanker James Haskell to a back row that will be missing number eight Nathan Hughes, who is suspended while he appeals against his three-week ban. Andre Masi,...
Botha, Giteau lead Toulon's charge
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Two-time defending champions Toulon welcome back veterans Bakkies Botha and Matt Giteau for a European Champions Cup quarterfinal against Wasps this weekend, the latest step in their bid for an unprecedented...
Toulon vs Wasps - Will Greenwood's European Champions Cup quarter-final preview
1 decade ago by The TelegraphToulon had qualified as pool winners by Round Six, but a lack of tries at home in two of their three home matches meant they needed an away win at Scarlets to ensure a home quarter-final on the Med. ...
Carl Hayman insists Toulon's defeat by Toulouse has sharpened minds ahead of Wasps Champions Cup clash
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMotivation for a Champions Cup quarter-final against Wasps will not be in short supply for Toulon, the defending European – but no longer French – champions. That latter title was unceremoniously...
English Premiership will be left behind France's Top 14 if salary cap retained, insists new global rugby agency
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsA newly-created global rugby agency representing some of the biggest names in world rugby has warned that the Aviva Premiership is in danger of being “left behind” if the current salary cap is retained. ...
The most successful signings from the Southern Hemisphere to Europe
1 decade agoDoug HowlettHowlett enjoyed a very successful six year stay at Munster. The former All Black joined Munster in 2007 from the Blues and was instrumental in Munster winning their second Heineken Cup...
Ford: Ireland are more than just Sexton
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland's George Ford was full of praise for his Ireland rival Johnny Sexton but has warned his fellow team-mates not to fall into the trap of just targeting the fly-half. It was an approach used...
England fly-half George Ford looking forward to his Ireland homecoming in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are no ghosts for George Ford to fear at Lansdowne Road, no taunts or slights carried on the Dublin Bay winds, only fond memories of friends and formative influences. When Ford returns to...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoGiteau worry: Fans of reigning French Top 14 and European Champions Cup winners Toulon, are waking to some bad news this morning, after it was confirmed that playmaker Matt Giteau will be out of action...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoLife without Manu: England head coach Stuart Lancaster is being forced to deal with yet another injury blow today, as news emerges that Leicester Tigers midfield man Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of...
