Person: Saimone Taumoepeau

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Warriors are up for battle

Almost half a century has come and gone since Europe last belonged to Glasgow, when Jock Stein’s famously home-spun Celtic Bhoys beat Inter Milan in the 1967 final.

Majestic Madigan proving a kicking king

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Castres a tougher test than was expected

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McGrath try seals win for Leinster

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Munster qualify for knock-out stages after win over Castres

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Williams' return spurs Ospreys to victory

Wilkinson and Contepomi start for Toulon, but no Hayman

Toulon coach Phillipe Saint Andre has selected Jonny Wilkinson and Felipe Contepomi at fly half and inside centre respectively for Sunday’s Heineken Cup clash with Munster at the Stade Félix Mayol, kick-off 4pm.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

Contepomi in ahead of Wilkinson for Toulon

Munster’s old foe Felipe Contepomi will start at fly-half for Toulon in the Heineken Cup match at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Fri, 15 Oct, 2010

All-Black Somerville out of tour

Prop Greg Somerville has become the latest player to be ruled out of New Zealand’s Great Britain and Ireland tour.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2005

Evans gets All Blacks call

Otago fly-half Nick Evans has been drafted into New Zealand’s squad for their Great Britain and Ireland tour.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2005

Auckland trio fit for Lions clash

Junior All Blacks Joe Rokocoko, Ben Atiga and Saimone Taumoepeau will start for Auckland against the British and Irish Lions today.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2005

Star-studded Auckland will test resolve of midweek Lions

THE midweek Lions face their toughest assignment when they take on NPC hotshots Auckland in their final game at Eden Park tomorrow morning (8.10).

Mon, 04 Jul, 2005

Holah named in Junior All Black side for Australia A test

WAIKATO flanker Marty Holah will make his first start for the Junior All Blacks when they take on Australia A in the second and final international in Sydney tomorrow.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Henry has one eye on the future

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry had one eye on the future when he named the two teams for the All Blacks trial next month.

Tue, 24 May, 2005

Southern hemisphere stars pack Barbarians squad

The Barbarians squad to take on New Zealand in Saturday’s international at Twickenham is packed with world stars but only features one player from the northern hemishpere.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2004

Two to make All Blacks debut

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has included two uncapped players in his starting line-up for Saturday’s Test match against Italy in Rome’s Flaminio stadium.

Tue, 09 Nov, 2004

Henry gambles on eight All Black newcomers

EIGHT newcomers have been named by the All Blacks coach Graham Henry in a bold selection policy for the upcoming European tour and a gruelling 2005 season.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2004