Heartache for Northampton as Bordeaux-Begles secure Champions Cup glory
Northampton suffered Investec Champions Cup final heartache as Bordeaux-Begles claimed an epic 28-20 victory at the Principality Stadium.
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Bordeaux overpower Northampton to win Champions Cup
CARDIFF -Bordeaux Begles were crowned kings of Europe for the first time on Saturday when they combined rapier finishing with relentless forward power to beat Northampton 28-20 in a tense and often chaotic Champions Cup final at the Principality Stadium.
Maxime Lucu warns Bordeaux must ‘neutralise’ Henry Pollock threat
Bordeaux-Begles captain Maxime Lucu has described English rugby’s man of the moment Henry Pollock as a player with “incredible qualities” and “a threat” to their Investec Champions Cup hopes.
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
Steve Borthwick has defended England’s kick-heavy gameplan after they edged Scotland 16-15 to stay in Guinness Six Nations title contention.
England flanker Sam Underhill to miss Ireland clash, doubtful for remainder of Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is unlikely to play any part in the Six Nations after his club Bath revealed he requires an ankle operation.
England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and France's Charles Ollivon to miss Six Nations campaign
England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the entire Six Nations because of the dislocated shoulder sustained on club duty for Exeter last month.
Tom Curry ‘desperate’ to face Japan despite recent concussion – Steve Borthwick
England have defended the decision to recall Tom Curry for Sunday’s clash with Japan even though he was knocked out against Australia a fortnight ago.
England coach Borthwick plays it safe with two changes for Japan
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick has resisted the urge for a widespread shake-up of his team to play Japan on Sunday, with the recall of George Furbank and Tom Curry the only changes to the side beaten by South Africa last week.