ASM Clermont Auvergne's George Moala scores a try.2019 Challenge Cup winners ASM Clermont Auvergne meet 2018 Heineken Champions Cup runners-up Racing 92 on Saturday in what is sure to be a thrilling all-French Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at Stade Marcel Michelin.Clermont won five of six matches in Pool 3, including a crucial success over fellow quarter-finalists Ulster Rugby in Round 5, whereas Racing 92 won four and drew one of their six matches, including home victories over defending champions Saracens and two-time European Cup winners Munster Rugby.You can watch Saturday’s last eight clash on BT Sport, beIN SPORTS and France Televisions from 17:45 (UK and Irish time).ASM Clermont Auvergne: 1st, Pool 3, 24 points.ASM Clermont Auvergne: Morgan Parra (53), Greig Laidlaw (29), George Moala, Alivereti Raka (both 25),Racing 92: Maxime Machenaud (32), Teddy Thomas (30), Teddy Iribaren (28), “He plays what he sees and is a breath of fresh air and an incredible talent as well. Russell’s teammate Maxime Machenaud is just one behind on five assists (level with Luke McGrath of Leinster). racing 92 Rugby Union England looking quids in after Tuilagi rejected Racing 92’s millions.

Saracens' Heineken Champions Cup defence starts with a defeat as they struggle against Racing 92. ,Racing's Louis Dupichot celebrates after scoring the opening try.Racing 92 proved too strong for ASM Clermont Auvergne as they marched into the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals and a clash with Saracens after a 36-27 win at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday evening.The Parisians moved into a 16 point lead at the break and always kept the hosts at arms length to run out convincing winners at the finish.It took them just three minutes to open the scoring as Simon Zebo drew his man before releasing Louis Dupichot to jump over in the corner for the first try.Teddy Iribaren – who scored a total of 20 points from the kicking tee – made the conversion and then slotted over two further penalty kicks before Clermont responded on 25 minutes.From the driving maul, it was all power from the Clermont forwards, finding Etienne Falgoux who did enough to pick a gap and drive over for their first points.How about this for a start from Racing 92 .Magnificent carrying from Camille Chat, a lovely pass from Finn Russell, and Simon Zebo puts Louis Dupichot in!However, the try-scorer was soon in the sin bin after a penalty at the scrum, allowing Iribaren to make another penalty kick before he and Camille Lopez then traded three-pointers.But replacement Francois Trinh-Duc made sure Racing were in a commanding position at the break as the wily veteran chipped and chased his own kick before collecting and diving over the try line.The conversion put Racing up by 16 at the break and that gap soon became 22 when Iribaren swung over another pair of penalty kicks to extend the lead.Wait for the replay, he bounces two tacklers and keeps going!Tries from Wesley Fofana and Kotaro Matsushima either side of a successful Machenaud penalty kick trimmed the visitors’ lead but the Racing replacement kicker slotted over another three-pointer to put the game out of sight for Clermont.They did round off the scoring through Damian Penaud’s wonderful solo effort, outmuscling Virimi Vakatawa and Finn Russell before regaining his balance and flying past Simon Zebo and scoring in the corner.That win for Racing 92 sets up a mouthwatering Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against defending champions Saracens next Saturday at the La Defense Arena in Paris.© 2020 Content European Professional Club Rugby, Statistical Data © European Professional Club Rugby,Match Centre - Preview - Current Standing A v B,Match Centre - Preview - Last Three Meetings,Match Centre - Preview - Season So Far A v B,Match Centre - Preview - Tournament Record (Team A),Match Centre - Preview - Tournament Record (Team B).We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
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Color Light blue and white £ 95. Lyon 23 27 17:00 Racing 92 FT. February 2020 Saturday 29th February Top 14. A raw and intimate look at a battle to overcome paralysis.Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together.Racing 92 will face Saracens at home in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals after they kept Clermont Auvergne at bay in their all-French last-eight tie.Racing, steered by Scotland's Finn Russell at 10, sent wing Louis Dupichot into the corner after three minutes.A deft chip and collect from Francois Trinh-Duc opened up a 16-point half-time lead for the Parisians.Clermont rallied with tries from Damian Penaud, Kotaro Matsushima and Wesley Fofana but could not close the gap.Saracens upset Leinster in thrilling quarter-final.The hosts outscored Racing by four tries to two but 20 points from the boot of visiting scrum-half Teddy Iribaren proved decisive.Racing will also have been cheered by the return of Ireland international Simon Zebo who came through his return from a foot injury unscathed.He filled in at full-back in place of Australian playmaker Kurtley Beale who was banned for the match after a high tackle in Racing's domestic win over Montpellier last week. Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa after the player returned to the club late following the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Rugby Union Saracens fined for fielding ineligible player in Champions Cup . Thank you for your registration. Racing 92 (2017–present) France rugby union team selected matches: Website; Venue Website: Building details. Racing 92 will face Saracens at home in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals after they kept Clermont Auvergne at bay in their all-French last-eight tie. Our live coverage … ",Scotsman Grieg Laidlaw was full of glowing praise for,Who's excited to see him in action this weekend? Newsletter subscription.