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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.

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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.

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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.

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# 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

Joy

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

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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.

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