Champions Cup Preview: Clermont Auvergne V Leinster
The Champions Cup once again takes centre stage this weekend as ASM Clermont Auvergne take on Leinster the semi-final of the competition in Lyon on Sunday April 3rd. Going into the match, both sides...
View ArticleTwo Irish And Two English Internationals Make Shortlist For EPCR European...
In March, the EPCR released a 15-strong list of nominees for their 2017 European Player of the Year. Today, 10 of those players were dropped, as the organisation announced a 5-man shortlist. Eliminated...
View ArticleVideo: Tom Wood Sees Red For Reckless Stamp On Opponent’s Head
Northampton Saints are back in the Champions Cup next season after beating Stade Francais but Tom Wood’s red card offence on Friday night is likely to dominate post-match discussion. Midway through...
View ArticleThree Lions Who Have Played Themselves Out Of Test Selection
With four games played and a mixed return of two wins and two defeats the Lions have reached a critical juncture as they prepare to take on the New Zealand Maoris on Saturday. While the results have...
View ArticleWatch: Georgia Run In Sensational Score Against Argentina In Rugby International
The rugby world’s eyes have been understandably transfixed on New Zealand in recent weeks, but other nations also deserve their due. While the collective nations of the British Isles salivated at Seán...
View ArticleShane Williams’ Assessment Of Pro12 Revamp Is As Scathing As They Come
The future landscape of Guinness Pro12 league is still something of a mystery as clubs, players and fans are still no closer to knowing just how many teams will contest the forthcoming season or even...
View ArticleThe Champions Cup Have Released The Times & TV Details For The First Four...
Wasps will make the trip to Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium in the opening game of this season’s European Champions Cup on October 13th. The EPCP have this afternoon announced the dates, times and television...
View ArticleDo Commercial Changes To European Rugby Widen The Tier 1 And Tier 2 Gap Further?
European rugby is in a transitional period. This has set into motion a major reshuffle of the European league system which aims to provide a greater financial platform and grow the game...
View ArticleMunster And Leicester Name Strong Line-Ups For Champions Cup Clash
Munster have a proud record in Thomond Park European competitions however the Leicester Tigers are one team who have always given the southern province a run for their money. The Aviva Premiership side...
View ArticleFive Players To Watch Out For In The Champions Cup This Weekend
We look at five players who will be looking to leave their mark on the weekend's fixtures.
View ArticleWorrying News For Ulster Fans With Latest Jared Payne Development
Worrying lack of progress for Ulster's Jared Payne.
View ArticleCan Anyone Save The Aviva Premiership’s Blushes In The Champions Cup?
The possibility of no English teams qualifying for the knockout stages of the European Rugby Champions Cup is a very real one.
View ArticleOpinion: Munster Battled Hard But Look Well Short Of European Champions
Analysing where it all went wrong for Munster on Sunday.
View ArticleUlster The Prize As Leinster Cruise To Routine Win Over Wasps
Leinster travelled to the Ricoh Arena today in the final group game of this year’s Champions Cup looking to secure a home quarterfinal with a victory over a struggling Wasps side. The two sides met...
View ArticleWatch: Georgia Run In Sensational Score Against Argentina In Rugby International
The rugby world’s eyes have been understandably transfixed on New Zealand in recent weeks, but other nations also deserve their due. While the collective nations of the British Isles salivated at Seán...
View ArticleShane Williams’ Assessment Of Pro12 Revamp Is As Scathing As They Come
The future landscape of Guinness Pro12 league is still something of a mystery as clubs, players and fans are still no closer to knowing just how many teams will contest the forthcoming season or even...
View ArticleThe Champions Cup Have Released The Times & TV Details For The First Four...
Wasps will make the trip to Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium in the opening game of this season’s European Champions Cup on October 13th. The EPCP have this afternoon announced the dates, times and television...
View ArticleDo Commercial Changes To European Rugby Widen The Tier 1 And Tier 2 Gap Further?
European rugby is in a transitional period. This has set into motion a major reshuffle of the European league system which aims to provide a greater financial platform and grow the game...
View ArticleMunster And Leicester Name Strong Line-Ups For Champions Cup Clash
Munster have a proud record in Thomond Park European competitions however the Leicester Tigers are one team who have always given the southern province a run for their money. The Aviva Premiership side...
View ArticleFive Players To Watch Out For In The Champions Cup This Weekend
We look at five players who will be looking to leave their mark on the weekend's fixtures.
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