Gloucester’s African influx
Former Lions coach Johan Ackermann is establishing a new pride at Gloucester, writes MARTIN GILLINGHAM.
Former Lions coach Johan Ackermann is establishing a new pride at Gloucester, writes MARTIN GILLINGHAM.
Pat Lambie has confirmed that he could be ruled out for up to nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the European Champions Cup final on Saturday.
Isa Nacewa kicked a 79th-minute penalty goal as Leinster beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao to claim a record-equalling fourth European title. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Gareth Anscombe’s last-minute penalty goal gave the Cardiff Blues a dramatic 31-30 win against Gloucester in the European Challenge Cup final in Bilbao on Friday.
Leinster will go into Saturday’s European Champions Cup final against Racing 92 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao as overwhelming favourites to win their fourth title. GRAEME PEACOCK reports.
Racing 92 saw off an improved second-half showing from Munster with a 27-22 win in the European Champions Cup semi-final in Bordeaux on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports. The French club will face Leinster in the final at San Mamés Stadium in Spain on 12 May. REPORT: Leinster power past ineffective Scarlets A furious opening quarter from Racing ultimately saw them through as wing Teddy… Read more →
Johnny Sexton contributed 18 points as Leinster beat the Scarlets 38-16 in Dublin on Saturday to secure their place in the European Champions Cup final. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
GRAEME PEACOCK looks ahead to this weekend’s European Champions Cup semi-finals in Dublin and Bordeaux.
Saracens flank Schalk Burger has received a one-match suspension for foul play.
Munster lock Jean Kleyn is eager to face Toulon’s South African contingent in their European Champions Cup quarter-final.