Toulon 16 Clermont Auvergne 15: Did Clermont Auvergne freeze once again in sight of the winning post? That’s the accusation they’ll face as they co(...)

There was a lovely moment soon after the post-match exchange of hands as Clermont embarked on their lap of honour which, after 80 minutes of be(...)

Last week in acknowledging the brilliance of ASM Clermont Auvergne, I also suggested Munster can win tomorrow. With a gentle 39-17 victo(...)

Clermont 36 Montpellier 14 : New Zealand winger Sitiveti S(...)

There was a comic but telling moment during the rugby match on Saturday when, with Ireland leading 13-3, French scrum-half Morgan Parra prepare(...)

The final whistle was greeted by an anguished groan that emanated from the bowels of a saturated Aviva stadium. It was a deeply unsatisfactory (...)

Deflated Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip was left to rue his side’s inability to hold off a France fightback as the sides drew 13-13 in an attrit(...)