French worldwide winger Damian Penaud scored two of Clermont’s 4 tries at Ashton Gate Bristol: (20) 26 Tries: Randall, Radradra Pens: MacGinty 4 Cons: MacGinty 2 Clermont: (22) 33 Tries: Lavanini, Penaud 2, Moala Pens: Belleau 3 Cons: Belleau 2 Bristol had been knocked out of the Problem Cup after a 33-26 defeat by ASM … Read more
Richard Wigglesworth took the reins at Leicester when Steve Borthwick was made England head coach Venue: Stade Marcel-Michelin, France Date: Friday, 13 January Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Protection: Hear on BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Additional. Richard Wigglesworth has made seven modifications as Leicester look to bounce again from latest Premiership defeats and proceed their profitable … Read more
Jasper Wiese was taking part in in his fiftieth match for Leicester Tigers Leicester: (17) 23 Tries: Wiese, Montoya; Pens: Atkinson (2); Cons: Atkinson (2) Clermont-Auvergne:(6) 16 Tries: Bezy; Pens: Belleau (3); Cons: Belleau Leicester made it two wins out of two within the Heineken Champions Cup after a battling show in opposition to ASM … Read more
Dan Cole would be the first participant in additional than 10 years to succeed in 300 caps for Leicester Venue: Mattioli Woods Welford Street, Leicester Date: Saturday, 17 December Kick-off: 15:15 GMT Prop Dan Cole will earn his three hundredth Leicester cap when he options in a much-changed facet for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup encounter … Read more
Since arriving at Leicester in February, Ashton has scored three try in five games. Date: Saturday, April 16 Kick-off:17:30 BST Venue: Mattioli Woods Welford Road Coverage:Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Also available online Wing Chris Ashton is back as one of five changes in the Leicester XV’s starting lineup that held … Read more
Michael Lowry scored 2 tries in Ireland’s February win over Italy After signing a three year contract, Michael Lowry, Ulster’s fullback, will remain with the Irish province at least until 2025. The 23-year-old scored two tries against Italy in February in his Ireland debut. It was an exceptional season. Lowry said, “I’m pleased to extend … Read more
Ford was instrumental in the Tigers’ rise to the top of Premiership Table Date: Sunday, 10 April Kick-off: 15:15 BST Venue: Stade Marcel Michelin Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra as well as online George Ford, who has been injured, is now back at fly-half for Leicester’s Champions Cup last-16 meeting away … Read more
Ulster scored an impressive away win in December’s meeting. Venue: Kingspan Stadium in Belfast Date: Saturday, 22 January Kick-off: 17:30 GMT Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Ulster, and the BBC Sport website Angus Curtis (left) and Eric O’Sullivan (right) are two of the changes Ulster made in their Champions Cup Pool A encounter with … Read more
JJ Hanrahan was a player for Northampton, Munster and has been with them twice. Dragons are in negotiations to sign Clermont-Auvergne fly-half JJ Hansrahan for next season. The 29 year-old moved to France only last summer after moving from Munster. The highly respected Irishman is being sought by Wales international Sam Davies to take the … Read more
Clermont’s star Japan player Kotaro Matsushima starts at full-back Venue: Stade Marcel-Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand Date:Sunday, 16 February Kick-off: 17:30 GMT Coverage:Live scores updates on BBC Sport. As the Premiership side looks to build on their Champions Cup success at Clermont, Simon Hammersley from Sale and Tom Roebuck from the wings will be in action. The Sharks … Read more