Capuozzo: Toulouse Star Fit for UBB Semi-Final

Touched at the right ankle in the 8th final against the English of Sale, the Italian international was already back this Tuesday in training with the Toulouse stadium.… The post Capuozzo: Toulouse Star Fit for UBB Semi-Final appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Leinster can look to Rory McIlroy, Munster need reinforcements – The Irish Times

The saying “what’s for you won’t pass you by” is one that Rory McIlroy might have struggled to invest in based on his experiences in his 17 years competing at the Masters, right until the 73rd hole on a monumental Sunday evening in Georgia. In life, in sport and in a very practical way in … Read more

Champions Cup Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett and Henry Pollock star : Planet Rugby

And then there were four. The weekend saw some amazing action with Bordeaux-Begles and Munster throwing up a thriller and Toulouse finally beating their Mayol hoodoo to scrape past a superb Toulon side. Elsewhere, Northampton Saints and Leinster put in big scoring performances on Friday and Saturday respectively, as we now have our semi-finalists. Following … Read more

Champions Cup 2024-25: Semi-final ties, times and dates revealed : Planet Rugby

The semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup have been confirmed for early May, including Leinster’s rematch with Northampton Saints. Leinster, Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton Saints all secured dominant victories in their respective last-eight encounters, with the closest fought the all-French clash on Sunday. On Friday, the Irish province made a statement of intent as they absolutely … Read more

Leinster to play Northampton in semi-final after the English side thrash Castres – The Irish Times

Northampton set up a repeat of last season’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster with a 51-16 rout of Castres. It was a good day for the English side but suffered the setback of a George Furbank injury. The fullback has been out since December because of a fractured right arm but having stepped off … Read more

Bordeaux-Begles v Munster winners and losers: Penaud breaks record : Planet Rugby

Following an absorbing Investec Champions Cup quarter-final between Bordeaux-Begles and Munster, we pick out our winners and losers from the French outfit’s 47-29 victory at the Stade Chaban-Delmas clash. Winners Damian Penaud He got the ball rolling for Bordeaux-Begles last week against Ulster, and it was more of the same from the France maestro as … Read more

Munster player ratings v Bordeaux: Jack Crowley ‘hot and cold’ in loss : Planet Rugby

Following Munster’s 47-29 defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup quarter-finals, here is how we scored Ian Costello’s men from the Stade Chaban-Delmas.  Munster player ratings v Bordeaux Bègles 15 Thaakir Abrahams: There’s something about South African backs in scrum caps, isn’t there. Just looked very threatening whenever he touched the ball, and matched that with some sturdy … Read more

Glasgow Warriors player ratings: Few positives for visitors in Leinster loss : Planet Rugby

After an embarrassing 52-0 defeat against Leinster in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium, here’s how the Glasgow Warriors squad performed on Friday. Backline fail to fire 15 Kyle Rowe: The Scotland flyer was solid under the high ball and went on some attacking runs but made little headway as he was … Read more

Home thoughts from abroad as Bordeaux coach Noel McNamara awaits Munster – The Irish Times

He’s from O’Callaghans Mills in East Clare and is now the attack coach for Bordeaux Bègles. And it won’t be the first time for Noel McNamara to come up against his native Munster. He’s been in this situation before with the Sharks when they visited Thomond Park in the Champions Cup, when they beat Munster … Read more

Leinster player ratings v Glasgow: Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman shine : Planet Rugby

Following a dominant 52-0 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, here are the player ratings for Leinster. 15 Hugo Keenan: Brilliant lines, superb passing and a player who ultimately showed his class in all aspects of the game. 8 14 Tommy O’Brien: Made his first … Read more