Clermont 
Saracens The State of Play: who will finish where in Europe’s domestic leagues?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogAs we approach the business end of the season, there is still all to play for in Europe’s three primary leagues. We’ve taken a look at how we think things will end up in terms of play-off places,...
Owen Farrell stays positive despite enduring a horror story of a season
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOwen Farrell is putting a brave face on it. But the inescapable truth is that this season has been a horror story. “I’ve taken it for what it is,” he says philosophically. “It is all part...
Chris Bentley column: Exeter Chiefs are making Alan Hansen eat...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoAfter Aston Villa swept past Manchester United 3-1 on the opening day of the Premier League season, Alan Hansen infamously said: “You can’t win anything with kids. ”The date was August 19, 1995,...
Former Bath Rugby player Nick Abendanon voted EPCR European...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleFormer bath player Nick Abendanon has been crowned European Player of the Year. The ASM Clermont Auvergne full-back put in some dazzling displays and scored four tries as he helped his side to the inaugural...
Toulon overpower Clermont to secure Champions Cup glory
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyRC Toulon stormed to a 24-18 Champions Cup victory over French rivals Clermont Auvergne to become the first team ever to claim three European titles in a row.
Davies aims to eclipse Halfpenny
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonathan Davies says he hopes to "get the better" of Wales team-mate Leigh Halfpenny when they meet in the European Champions Cup final. Davies, 27, starts at outside-centre for Clermont Auvergne,...
James to break Clermont drought
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Having made them wait 98 years, and suffer 10 final defeats, before eventually delivering the French Championship, Brock James is determined to give the rugby-mad ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters a first...
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...
Northampton dodgy spell ends in time to beat Saracens for home advantage
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens’ Billy Vunipola leaves ground on crutches after Saints’ 25-20 win• Northampton all but certain to play at home in play-off semi-finalsThere are moments on which a season turns. Northampton,...
