Gavin Henson will return to the Ospreys side for the crunch game against Perpignan, as the Welsh club try to advance in the Heineken Cup. Henson has been missing with a shoulder injury and most recently because of the birth of his second child. The news isn’t so good for Perpignan’s Dan Carter. The New [...]
Ellis handed club ban
Harry Ellis has been given a one week ban from his club Leicester, following a tackle on New Zealand captain Dan Carter last weekend. Ellis, who might face further disciplinary action from the European Rugby Cup committee, will now definitely miss the match against Newcastle Falcons this weekend. A club statement from Leicester read, “The [...]
Tiger’s Ellis in hot water over Carter tackle
Leicester’s Harry Ellis has been cited over a challenge on Perpignan star Dan Carter when the two sides clashed in the Heineken Cup last Sunday. Carter, who was making his debut for Perpignan, was elevated six feet into the air from the tackle and landed awkwardly, leaving Match commissioner Iain Goodall with little choice but [...]
Carter happy with winning start
Dan Carter said he was pleased to have his first game for Perpignan out of the way, after helping the French side beat Leicester 26-20 in the Heineken Cup. The New Zealand captain kicked 16 points and played a key role in the victory, but admitted afterwards he was disappointed with some aspects of his [...]
Carter a marketing dream for Perpignan
Dan Carter is set to make his debut for Perpignan in the Heineken Cup match against Leicester Tigers on Sunday, with Paul Goze insisting he’s far more than just a valuable marketing asset. News of the All Black’s captain’s arrival has sparked a keen interest in Perpignan merchandise bearing his name, but Goze isn’t interested [...]
Carter determined to beat England
New Zealand captain Dan Carter says he is determined to lead his country to victory over England and complete a Grand Slam over the home nations. The All Blacks have already convincingly seen off Wales, Scotland and Ireland and with England struggling Carter believes his side have every right to feel confident. “This is the [...]