Person: Drew Mitchell

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Christian group replenishes Folau’s legal war chest

Israel Folau’s second fundraising drive for legal costs has already received more donations in 24 hours than his previous GoFundMe campaign managed to raise before its closure on Monday.

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'If Israel Folau doesn’t want to be involved in a sport that’s inclusive then he should go find another sport'

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Will Genia knows folly of underrating Ireland

We do treat sportsmen as adults

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How do you stop a wrecking ball?

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Ian Keatley: ‘We’re not going to go out and out-muscle a team like Toulon’

Wasps ‘gutted’ as late Drew Mitchell try extends Toulon’s run

Champions Cup

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

French heart beats loudly at Toulon ahead of Leinster clash

Mourad Boudjellal is not a man to shy away from a fight and the Toulon president was in characteristically combative mood last week. 

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

French grins get wider as rugby stars pitch up in Riviera

The eyes are gleaming, the handshakes almost as warm as the golden sands a mile or two away.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Halloween tricks and treats from unearthly champs

Halloween. A long and spooky evening is in store for Australia, it seems.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Michael Cheika a truly transformative leader

Previous World Cups, in soccer and in rugby, have demonstrated the dangers of bigging up teams during the pool stages, but Michael Cheika and the Wallabies have certainly earned the praise.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Cheika the man for the big occasion

Ronan O’Gara analyses all the big issues at the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Rugby World Cup Diary

Rugby gaming

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Twitter delivers Playstation 1 so Wallabies can play Jonah Lomu Rugby

This lull in the Rugby World Cup action seems to have gone on for years.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Richie McCaw warns All Blacks must up their game

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has declared there can be no excuses for his side in this morning’s Rugby Championship decider against Australia and warns they’re in for a tough game if they don’t improve.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2015

With World Cup selection nearing, it’s time for heroes to step up at Ravenhill

Having backed Toulon and Clermont to produce a decent spectacle in the European Champions Cup final, I’m glad to say we weren’t disappointed.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

A bit of proper shoeing never did anyone any harm

Saturday’s Champions Cup final proved a far better game than anticipated in advance. 

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Paul O’Connell is the player Toulon stars want most

Toulon are after winning the European Cup for the third year in a row and owner Mourad Boudjellal has a cheque book which could sign any player in the world, but inside the dressing room Paul O’Connell is the one they want. 

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Toulon are hard to love but easy to envy

Maybe there will have to be a law against Toulon, one denouncing them as bad for business because they are too good for everyone else.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

Hat-trick of titles for Toulon

TOULON 24 CLERMONT AUVERGNE 18: Be careful what you wish for.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

Toulon win third European title in a row

Toulon made rugby union history at Twickenham as they clinched a hat-trick of European titles by defeating fellow French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne 24-18 in the Champions Cup final.

Sat, 02 May, 2015

Toulon to lose out on the double

The denouement of the maiden European Champions Cup has arrived and for the third year in succession, there is no Irish interest in the final of the continent’s showpiece competition.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Drew Mitchell: Paul O’Connell would be ‘invaluable’ to Toulon

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell would be “an invaluable addition” to Toulon, according to Australia wing Drew Mitchell.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Wallabies offer World Cup lifelines to Matt Giteau, George Smith and Drew Mitchell

In one brief but ground-breaking announcement from the Australian Rugby Union, George Smith, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell were offered the hope of reviving their Wallabies careers in time for this year’s World Cup.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Relief for Galthie as Montpellier win

The pressure eased slightly on coach Fabien Galthie as Montpellier ended a run of seven successive defeats with a thrilling 23-20 victory over Toulouse in their Top 14 clash on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Williams sparkles as Tigers tame Toulon

Champions Cup: Leicester ended Toulon’s nine-match unbeaten run in Europe as Owen Williams kicked 20 points to see the Tigers home at Welford Road.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Jonny provides perfect ending

Toulon 23 Saracens 6

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Standing ovation for Wilkinson as Toulon retain title

Toulon 23 Saracens 6

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Heart not enough for valiant Munster

Toulon 24 Munster 16

Sun, 27 Apr, 2014

Munster believing in yet another miracle

HEINEKEN CUP SEMI-FINAL:

Sat, 26 Apr, 2014

You have to respect opposition

Bryan Habana insists defending champions Toulon cannot afford to be complacent going into Sunday’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Munster in Marseille, despite their home advantage and red-hot favouritism.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2014

Crushing loss feels like a changing of H-Cup guard

Toulon 29 Leinster 14

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

How the Leinster players rated

Alan Good rates the Leinster men in their latest performance.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Toulon titans end Leinster's Heineken Cup campaign

TOULON 29 LEINSTER 14

Sun, 06 Apr, 2014

Zebo makes storming debut as Lions record another convincing win

But there are concerns over centre Jamie Roberts as tourists beat NSW Waratahs 47-17

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

Lions face searching Waratahs examination as battle for Test places hots up

BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TOUR:

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

Deans adds to Wallabies squad

Australia coach Robbie Deans has brought in five players to an extended squad for the Wallabies’ next Rugby Championship match against South Africa.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2012

Pair named in Wallabies' training squad

Wingers Drew Mitchell and Lachie Turner have been included in Australia’s training squad as they prepare for the Rugby Championship.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012

Connacht look to future

CONNACHT signalled their future intent this week with the re-signing of two of two of their hottest prospects.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2011

Carter not alone in agony

AS a New Zealander, it’s been hard these past 24 hours to concentrate on anything but the tournament-ending injury suffered by Dan Carter at training on Saturday. The photos of him lying on the ground in obvious agony had already warned New Zealanders that the news would not be good.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011