Clermont
# clermont - Saturday 18 May, 2013
The best bits from Ronan O’Gara’s debut as a rugby columnist
The retiring Munster, Ireland and Lions star paid tribute to the teenager Donal Walsh, who recently lost his battle with cancer.
# clermont - Saturday 27 April, 2013
As it happened: Clermont v Munster, Heineken Cup semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as Munster embarked on their most daunting European trip yet.
# clermont - Monday 1 April, 2013
Dare to dream: Aviva confirmed as semi-final venue if…
A final four clash at Lansdowne is still a big maybe, but Munster now know where they’ll have to go.
# clermont - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
6 Nations: Byrne in the Ha’penny place as Wales scour for second rows
The fullback is flying for Clermont Auvergne but may play have to settle for the bench against Ireland.
# clermont - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
‘We’ve a lot of pride in our home record’ – Steenson plans ferocious welcome for Leinster
Exeter Chiefs are hoping to end their first season of Heineken Cup rugby by eliminating the champions.
# clermont - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Chiefs eager to end Heineken Cup campaign with Leinster scalp
Ignacio Mieres is expecting an intense game against the ‘awesome’ European champions.
# clermont - Sunday 13 January, 2013
‘We’re disappointed that we didn’t get another 1 or 2 tries’ – Isaac Boss
The Leinster scrum-half declared that his team are ready for a way against the Chiefs in Exeter.
# clermont - Saturday 12 January, 2013
‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy
The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.
# clermont - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Green pastures: New contract for Morris as Leicester go top
The Tigers were missing captain Geordan Murphy but defeated Worcester to overtake Harlequins.
# clermont - Friday 4 January, 2013
Pro12: McLaughlin welcomes return of O’Brien and Heaslip for Edinburgh ‘battle’
The flanker is hoping to recapture the form that saw him drafted in last summer to nullify All Black captain Richie McCaw.
# clermont - Monday 24 December, 2012
Leinster to give battle-weary warriors a rest ahead of Connacht grudge match
Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Jennings and Eoin O’Malley have two more training runs to prove their fitness for the inter-pro clash.
# clermont - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Leinster have been bullied in their last 3 games – Keith Wood
The former Ireland and Munster captain believes the European champions are lost without Brian O’Driscoll.
# clermont - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Happy Christmas, Lance! It’s TheScore.ie’s Christmas card list
Today’s the last posting day for Christmas cards so we imagined some that may, or may not, have been sent by the sporting world.
# clermont - Monday 17 December, 2012
Clermont’s Lee Byrne breaks a bone in his back
The injury to the veteran Wales international happened in the weekend win over Leinster in the Heineken Cup.
# clermont - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Reaction: Leinster looking for a ‘miracle’ after Clermont show class
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt had little complaint as his side were ‘out-muscled’ at the Aviva Stadium.
As it happened: Leinster v Clermont Auvergne, Heineken Cup
It was win or bust for the reigning champions and we were in the Aviva Stadium to watch every big hit.
Shane Byrne ‘not nervous at all’ as Leinster stand on the brink
The former Ireland hooker believes Joe Schmidt will be looking ‘to win at all costs’ today.
Knockout phase: 3 key battles Leinster must win to stay in the Heineken Cup
Okay, so Leinster can technically still qualify with a loss today, but it’s not very likely.
# clermont - Friday 14 December, 2012
Malcolm O’Kelly backs Leinster to ride the storm and hit their targets
Leinster could do with some lineout advice after last weekend’s blundering.
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby
Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.
# clermont - Thursday 13 December, 2012
‘If I was a few years younger, I might get a chance’ – Girvan Dempsey on Leinster’s injuries
The former Ireland and Blues full-back has backed makeshift 15 Ian Madigan to withstand Clermont’s physicality.
McCarthy is not the only Connacht player to express an interest to come to Leinster – Schmidt
The row over Mike McCarthy’s switch to Leinster shows no signs of going away.
# clermont - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
Ross: Leinster re-emerging from ‘dark place’ for second swing at Clermont
If Leinster lose they’re out. That’s how the prop is approaching this painful week.
# clermont - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Kearney full of praise for stand-in Madigan, but setting no targets for Clermont rematch
The injured fullback also backed Jonathan Sexton’s contentious decision to shun a kick at goal on Sunday.
# clermont - Monday 10 December, 2012
Back surgery looms for O’Connell as Schmidt misses the Lions boat
The Munster second-row is not likely to return to action until mid January at the earliest.
# clermont - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Leinster lose the battle of the unbeatables in France
‘We let it slip’ admitted Jamie Heaslip as the Heineken Cup champions were edged out by Clermont.
As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Leinster, Heineken Cup
Joe Schmidt’s side were aiming to beat the unbeatables at the Stade Marcel Michelin this afternoon.
Inside out: D’Arcy hoping to relive glory days against Clermont
It will be Rougerie and Fofana up against the untested Goodman-D’Arcy axis.
VIDEO: Previously on the epic drama that is Clermont v Leinster
Haven’t we been here before?
# clermont - Saturday 8 December, 2012
McLaughlin determined to stand up to Clermont ‘bullies’
The Leinster back row described the Stade Marcel Michelin as a ‘bearpit.’
# clermont - Friday 7 December, 2012
Clermont are ‘undoubtedly’ the favourites says Leinster coach Schmidt
The Kiwi is daunted by his former side’s blistering start to their Heineken Cup pool.
Sexton to make 100th Leinster appearance v Clermont
Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt has handed Andrew Goodman his tournament debut alongside record breaker Gordon D’Arcy.
# clermont - Monday 3 December, 2012
‘It’s weeks like this you play rugby for’ – Sexton on Clermont challenge
The French side are 50 games unbeaten at the Stade Marcel Michelin.
# clermont - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Forgotten man Fitzgerald facing long road back to the Irish fold
A protracted return from a neck injury means festive fixtures are the realistic aim for the Wicklow native.
# clermont - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Schmidt plans Heineken Cup comebacks for O’Driscoll and Kearney
The duo are on course for January returns and crucial matches against Scarlets and Exeter.
# clermont - Monday 15 October, 2012
Blue sky thinking: Leinster will accentuate the positives from hard-fought win
Joe Schmidt had three reasons to be cheerful after an otherwise worrying display.
# clermont - Saturday 13 October, 2012
Brian O’Driscoll: You have to feel those disappointments to appreciate it fully when it comes around
Leinster’s leading try-scorer has won three Heineken Cups but can still vividly recall the semi-final heartache of 2003.
# clermont - Monday 30 April, 2012
Deserved: Rougerie no complaint with Leinster win
Meanwhile Joe Schmidt says it was another inspirational half time team talk from Jonathan Sexton which helped inspire the win.
Magnificent Kearney sets up Heineken Cup clash of the Irish
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revealed that Jonny Sexton set the tone at half-time before his side went on to win 19-15.
# clermont - Sunday 29 April, 2012
As it happened: Clermont v Leinster, Heineken Cup
Joe Schmidt’s men could set up a final date with Ulster at Twickenham if they could overcome a potent Clermont Auvergne side in Bordeaux.



























































