Monday, May 04, 2015

Front Five - 04.05.15

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
 
Danny Jones RIP
 
Later today on HoR...
our Clérmont v Toulon writeup
is titled "Abendanon Chip"

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The Keighley Cougars player has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a game.
 

Welsh rugby in state of mourning as Danny Jopnes dies from cardiac arrest during game

 
Ben Kiely - SportsJOE.ie
 
 

 
"One of the two (O'Connell or Vermeulen) will be at Toulon" (translation)
 

Paul O’Connell rumours stoked by Toulon president Boudjellal

 
Gerry Thornley - Irish Times
 

 
It's a tough rule to police, and shows how coaches have been able to find small holes in the rules which they are able to exploit.
 
 
Ben Strang - Rugby Heaven
 

 
Piutau sustained a medial ligament injury to his knee that will put him out of action for six weeks.
 
 
RTÉ Rugby
 

 
One of the things that pissed me off most about having to retire was not the money element...it was the recognition that this new competition was the real deal.
 

Brigands who butchered Heineken Cup will strangle international rugby

 
Neil Francis - Irish Independent
 

 
Feel free to share any interesting links you spot yourself about t’internet by email, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, blog comment or carrier pigeon – whatever works for you. JLP
 
Note - views expressed in "Front Five" links do not necessarily reflect those of HarpinOnRugby

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