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Wasps statement after Connacht blunder

19 December 2016 0 comments

Wasps have issued the following response to EPCR’s statement yesterday, which clarified that a mistake was made by match officials in Wasps‘ game against Connacht […]

EPCR confirm Connacht were lucky to go for last-gasp try against Wasps

18 December 2016 0 comments

EPCR would like to clarify an issue arising from yesterday’s European Rugby Champions Cup, Round 4 match between Connacht Rugby and Wasps at The Sportsground. […]

Old Trafford in battle to host Champions Cup final

1 November 2016 0 comments

Old Trafford and the Nou Camp are among venues being considered to stage the 2018 European Champions Cup Final. Manchester United and Barcelona’s iconic stadia […]

I can hit heights for England and Eddie Jones says Joe Launchbury

27 October 2016 0 comments

Wasps captain Joe Launchbury will today attempt to deliver another towering performance against Toulouse in the European Champions Cup to convince Eddie Jones he is […]

Stade Mayol is a far cry from that surreal day in Bucharest!

22 October 2016 0 comments

by CHRIS JONES The Stade Mayol provided a vibrant background for Saracens European Champions Cup clash with Toulon yesterday and it was an experience light […]

Tim Visser switches focus to his old Edinburgh pals

20 October 2016 0 comments

There might not be a Champions Cup place at stake but Tim Visser is adamant Harlequins will be chasing the Challenge Cup title just as […]

Sarries must be humble and earn victory – Billy Vunipola

14 October 2016 0 comments

This season Saracens start the defence of their title as champions of Europe, and, as the first holders to win every game, it begins at […]

Leota hit with two-week ban

12 October 2016 0 comments

Sale will have to start their Champions Cup campaign without Jonnhy Leota after he received a two-week ban. The Samoan centre was found guilty of […]

Shane Williams: Scarlets must not lose their self-belief in Pool of Death

12 October 2016 0 comments

I want to see the Welsh teams throw off the shackles, have some ambition and really have a crack at Europe this year. The national […]

Jeff Probyn: No-brainer, Steve? Afraid not, more like brain dead

7 October 2016 0 comments

Talk about letting the inmates run the asylum! Sometimes you have to wonder if those working in the professional game have any idea of the […]

Louis Picamoles can make Northampton great says Stephen Myler

28 September 2016 0 comments

Long-serving fly-half Stephen Myler reckons the instant impact of French No.8 Louis Picamoles has put Northampton in shape for double-trophy success. Myler, who is fast-approaching […]

I’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale

9 September 2016 0 comments

Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the game so it is […]

Billy Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey

8 September 2016 0 comments

Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps‘ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game to new levels. No.8 […]

20 Questions: Josh Bassett – Wasps wing

24 August 2016 0 comments

Happy with your win in the Premiership 7s? It was great to win the club’s first silverware since 2008, especially to do it in front […]

20 Questions: Tom Price – Scarlets lock

10 August 2016 0 comments

How’s pre-season going? I’ve been back since June 15, earlier than most players because I’m on a bulking programme, so it’s been a while but […]

Saracens primed to emulate Tigers’ long period of dominance

5 August 2016 0 comments

George Kruis is confident Saracens can create a long-lasting legacy by repeating last season’s heroics to become the first Premiership side since Leicester in 2002 […]

Dream Team: Tom Savage – Gloucester lock

1 August 2016 0 comments

1. Richard Barrington – I played with Baz at Hartpury. He’s now at Saracens and has gone on to win the Premiership and Champions Cup […]

Boudjellal dismisses Dominguez rumours

12 July 2016 0 comments

Rapidly growing rumours of Toulon coach Diego Dominguez exiting the club have been played down by Mourad Boudjellal. Toulon’s owner has been reported to have […]

Nick Cain column: European scales look finely balanced at last

7 July 2016 0 comments

Where’s the ‘pool of death’? That’s the first thought that struck me when looking at the European Cup draw announced this week in that great […]

Shane Williams column: Scarlets are on a hiding to nothing in Europe

7 July 2016 0 comments

I fear Welsh interest in next season’s European Champions Cup will not last past Christmas. It is bad enough that Wales has only one team […]

Niall Morris joins Leinster

5 July 2016 0 comments

Former Leicester wing Niall Morris has joined Leinster on a short-term deal. The 27-year-old utility back has already met with the rest of the Leinster […]

Bath boss Bruce Craig NOT selling up at the Rec

5 July 2016 0 comments

Bruce Craig has categorically denied he is selling Bath after rumours emerged he was on the verge of offloading his controlling interest to billionaire business […]

Saracens to face Toulon in Champions Cup pool

29 June 2016 0 comments

Saracens will have to go past Toulon early on if they are to defend their Champions Cup crown after being drawn in the same pool […]

New boys backed to spark Freddie Burns’ Test bid

31 May 2016 0 comments

Freddie Burns still has an England future according to Leicester head coach Aaron Mauger, who reckons the summer arrivals of Test stars Matt Toomua and […]

Aaron Mauger: Reduce fixtures or risk injury increase

27 May 2016 0 comments

Leicester head coach Aaron Mauger has demanded a reduction in the number of games in order to reduce the risk of player burnout. With the […]

Owen Farrell’s fast becoming undroppable like Jonny Wilkinson says Ugo Monye

26 May 2016 0 comments

Owen Farrell is a “champion player” who is on track to emulate the achievements of Jonny Wilkinson, according to former England and Lions wing Ugo […]

Brendan Gallagher column: Raise a glass to the Bramley Road faithful

18 May 2016 0 comments

It’s a long way from Bramley Road Southgate to the Grande Stadium Lyon and that journey has taken the best part of two decades but […]

Dream Team: Ben Moon – Exeter Chiefs loosehead prop

16 May 2016 0 comments

1. Marcos Ayerza – Regarded as the best loosehead in the world. He is very destructive at the scrum but he is also decent with […]

Champions Cup final teams

13 May 2016 0 comments

Racing 92 v Saracens Racing 92: Brice Dulin; Joe Rokocoko, Johannes Goosen, Alexandre Dumoulin, Juan Imhoff; Dan Carter, Maxime Machenaud; Eddy Ben Arous, Dimitri Szarzewski […]

Nick Cain column: Saracens can batter down the gates of Europe

12 May 2016 0 comments

Two years ago Saracens hit the wall. Then, as now, there was a European and Premiership double for the taking, but at that time Mark […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Saracens have weaponry to conquer Europe now

4 May 2016 0 comments

It doesn’t matter whether you’re going for singles, doubles or trebles in terms of trophies and titles at the end of the season, because getting […]

Marler and Farrell banned but free to play in European finals

27 April 2016 0 comments

Joe Marler and Owen Farrell have received a two-week ban today following Harlequins and Saracens European semi-finals last weekend. The pair will therefore miss the […]

Owen Farrell is best player in Europe says Eddie Jones

26 April 2016 0 comments

Eddie Jones has voiced his full support for Owen Farrell in the race to be crowned European Player of the Year. The England head coach […]

Steenson: Europe exit can ignite our Premiership bid

21 April 2016 0 comments

Fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Exeter’s agonising Champions Cup exit at the hands of Wasps will galvanise the Devon side’s Premiership title charge. Having made history […]

Brendan Gallagher: Looking for knock-out drama? Try a European semi-final!

20 April 2016 0 comments

Heaven knows we’ve had our fair share of drama in European Cup finals over the years but, as with most sports, some of the best […]

20 Questions: Christian Day – Northampton lock

13 April 2016 0 comments

Ready for Wasps today? They’re in very good form so it’ll be a big challenge for us to travel to the Ricoh and get a […]

Champions Cup quarter-finals teams

8 April 2016 0 comments

Racing 92 v Toulon Racing 92: Brice Dulin; Joe Rokocoko, Johannes Goosen, Alexandre Dumoulin, Juan Imhoff; Dan Carter, Maxime Machenaud; Eddy Ben Arous, Dimitri Szarzewski […]

Peter Jackson column: Stripe me! How can this Zebre side be Champions?

8 April 2016 0 comments

Zebre have lost their last four away matches by scores that could double up as opening stands at the T20 World Cup – 52-0, 32-0, […]

So pleased I kept the faith in Wasps, says Joe Launchbury

8 April 2016 0 comments

Joe Launchbury has been used to low key ends to seasons after returning from Six Nations duty over the years, but Wasps are in their […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Saracens have found the answer to repeated success

6 April 2016 0 comments

Having won the Premiership for the first time in 2011 and then not achieving much in the immediate season afterwards, a lot of people thought […]

European dates announced for 2016/17

30 March 2016 0 comments

With the knockout stages of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup approaching, EPCR has announced the key dates for the 2016/17. Next season’s tournaments will […]

Newcastle Falcons sign Vereniki Goneva

22 March 2016 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have added finishing power to their ranks for next season with the signing of Leicester Tigers‘ Fijian international Vereniki Goneva. Capped 39 times […]

Resurgent Dan Robson won’t be giving up his place without a fight

4 March 2016 0 comments

It has been 18 months in the making but Dan Robson is finally enjoying a good run of games and is determined to prove he […]

I’ll never give up on England says Geoff Parling

1 March 2016 0 comments

Exeter lock refuses to accept his England career is over.

Intense competition at Bath will make Taulupe Faletau even better – Luke Charteris

11 February 2016 0 comments

Luke Charteris reckons Bath can bring the best out of Taulupe Faletau. The Wales pair and former Newport Gwent Dragons team-mates will be reunited at […]

Dai Young – I like a scrum but just look at my Wasps fly!

10 February 2016 0 comments

As a proud tighthead prop, Dai Young will always have a soft spot for a pushover try – but the Wasps boss admits these days […]

Exeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England

5 February 2016 0 comments

Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his mind is focused on […]

20 Questions: Ben Jacobs – Wasps centre

27 January 2016 0 comments

How big is today’s game in Toulon? It’s huge. If we win we qualify for the quarter-finals but if we lose they overtake us and […]

Youngs cited for punching and two Paris forwards for gouging

26 January 2016 0 comments

Tom Youngs has been cited for punching France tighthead Rabah Slimani in Leicester‘s defeat to Stade Francais in the Champions Cup on Saturday. The Tigers […]

Chris Ashton to appeal gouging suspension

26 January 2016 0 comments

Saracens have confirmed that Chris Ashton will be appealing the ten-week suspension he received last week. The winger was found guilty of making contact with […]

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