Best Of The Weekend: ECC Set Alight, But Sombre Event Dims Flame

- October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

Anthony FoleyThe opening weekend of European Rugby was overshadowed by the death of Anthony 'Axel' Foley, the Munster coach and general Irish Rugby legend. With 62 Ireland caps and 201 appearances for Munster, the only top tier side he played for, Foley has been described as a great Rugby

European Challenge Cup 2016/17: Round 1 Predictions

European Rugby Challenge Cup

- October 13, 2016October 13, 2016

This is the competition that everyone is talking about, relishing the prospect of great European clashes, with famous teams battling out for ultimate glory.Oh, that's the ECC you say? But not this ECC? So there's no need to get excited about Treviso v La Rochelle? And the

6 things we learned from the weekend’s rugby

- May 17, 2016

1. The beginning of a golden era?They’ve been amongst the best in domestic rugby for the last five years but now may just be the time that Saracens grip engulfs Europe. It may not be the rugby purists’ stuff of dreams but Saracens were effective and precise in everything that

Best of the weekend: Saracens & Montpellier claim Euro glory

- May 16, 2016

Montpellier deny O'Shea's perfect send-offThe Challenge Cup final began on a sombre note as a minute's silence was held in memory of Seb Adeniran-Olule, the young Harlequins prop who had tragically died in a car accident earlier in the week.When the rugby began it was clear the emotion of the

Challenge Cup Final: Harlequins vs Montpellier Prediction

- May 13, 2016May 12, 2016

Harlequins and Montpellier lock horns in Lyon on Friday night to decide who will be crowned European Rugby Challenge Cup champions. For Harlequins, it will make or break their season; after a disappointing end to their league campaign, a win here will see them enter the Champions Cup. Lose, and

6 things we learned from the weekend’s rugby

- April 26, 2016April 26, 2016

1. Disciplinary disastersEddie Jones vowed to bring some 'dog' back to the England team, but has he gone too far? Two of his Grand Slam winners are in the dock this week, Joe Marler for kicking the head of Grenoble hooker Arnaud Héguy, and Owen Farrell for a dangerous tackle

Best of the Weekend: Sarries, Racing, Quins & Montpellier into finals

- April 25, 2016

Saracens and Racing 92 progress to the finalThe Champions Cup’s all-English semi-final resulted in Saracens sealing a 24-17 victory against Wasps. However, after just 73 seconds it looked as if Wasps may be on track to record a momentous upset, after Christian Wade broke free and fed Dan Robson to

6 things we learned from the weekend’s rugby

- April 12, 2016

1. Anglo-French tide is turningThe Top 14’s grip on European Rugby is loosening. It’s not only the results that have been a surprise, but also the performances. The Racing 92 match against Toulon was turgid at best, whilst Stade Francais’ defensive performance at Welford Road against Leicester was

Best of the Weekend: Wasps & Saracens leave it late to make semis

- April 11, 2016

Wasps and Leicester break semi-final duckWasps’ last-minute 25-24 victory over Premiership rivals Exeter Chiefs left fans speechless once again. The Chiefs were the first to rumble to life, shoving over the line from a lineout for their first score through Thomas Waldrom (who else?). If that was a typical try

6 things we learned from the weekend’s rugby

- January 26, 2016

1. Keeping your head whilst all around you are losing theirsIt’s the dying embers of a crunch pool match and all you need is three points to gain a losing bonus point and qualify for the knockout stages and you are awarded a penalty in front of the sticks