Clermont Auvergne

Nick Abendanon

Born: August 2, 1986 (age 30)

Weight: 13st 10lb (87kg)

Hometown: Bryanston, Gauteng|Bryanston, South Africa

Position: Fullback
Team: Clermont Auvergne
Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Sports Mole has 31 articles about Nick Abendanon. Articles 1 to 31:
Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Nick Abendanon signs new three-year contract with Clermont Auvergne
Former England full-back Nick Abendanon signs a new three-year contract at Clermont Auvergne.
Sep 4, 12:52
 Former England rugby international, Lawrence Dallaglio poses with the Webb Ellis Cup on September 17, 2013
Lawrence Dallaglio backs England overseas rule
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio backs the rule that prevents overseas-based players from representing Stuart Lancaster's side.
May 13, 13:15
 Former England and Leicester Tigers player Martin Johnson looks on after the Aviva Premiership match between Leicester Tigers and London Welsh at Welford Road on February 9, 2013
Martin Johnson: 'Overseas players know the rules'
Former England captain and head coach Martin Johnson backs the rule not to select players based overseas for the World Cup.
May 13, 12:51
 Toulon's flanker Steffon Armitage celebrates after scoring a try despite a tackle by Llanelli Scarlets' wing Michael Tagicakibau during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Toulon and Llanelli Scarlets at the Mayol stadium in Toulon, southeaster
Martin Corry urges Stuart Lancaster to ignore Steffon Armitage
Stuart Lancaster should not activate the 'exceptional circumstances' clause, says Martin Corry.
May 12, 05:36
 Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Nick Abendanon named European Player of the Year
Clermont Auvergne full-back Nick Abendanon is named European Player of the Year.
May 5, 17:07
 The Toulon team celebrate their victory during the European Rugby Champions Cup Final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at Twickenham Stadium on May 2, 2015
Result: Toulon beat Clermont Auvergne to win their third European title in a row
Toulon defeat Clermont Auvergne 24-18 to clinch their third European crown.
May 2, 18:57
 Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Nick Abendanon hoping to get England call
Nick Abendanon admits that his chances of an England call-up are now slim following his move to Clermont Auvergne, but he remains hopeful of representing his country.
Apr 20, 11:31
 Tom Youngs looks on during the England training session held at Pennyhill Park on October 28, 2013
Tom Youngs unhappy with overseas-based players being selected for England
Tom Youngs believes that selecting overseas-based players for England duty will potentially have a negative effect on the squad's chemistry.
Apr 8, 22:52
 Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Nick Abendanon still has England dream and hopes for World Cup recall
Forgotten full-back Nick Abendanon hopes that his current club form for Clermont Auvergne will lead to an England recall.
Apr 7, 05:35
 Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Nick Abendanon upset by England snub
Clermont full-back Nick Abendanon reveals that he is upset not to have earned more international caps for England.
Apr 4, 22:59
Dylan Hartley of Northampton Saints during the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Wasps at Franklin's Gardens on March 27, 2015
Dylan Hartley: 'Northampton Saints were caught cold'
Dylan Hartley admits that Northampton Saints were "caught cold" in the first half of their Champions Cup quarter-final defeat at Clermont Auvergne.
Apr 4, 22:36
 Nick Abendanon of Clermont Auvergne breaks clear to score a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter final match between Clermont Auvergne and Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Michelin on April 4, 2015
Result: Clermont Auvergne outclass Northampton Saints to reach semis
Clermont Auvergne sweep aside Northampton Saints to reach the last four of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Apr 4, 19:32
 Charlie Hodgson of Saracens passes the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Leicester Tigers at Allianz Park on December 21, 2013
Result: Clermont Auvergne through as group winners, Saracens progress as runner-ups
An 18-6 victory over Saracens ensures that Clermont Auvergne progress through to the last eight of the European Rugby Champions Cup as group winners.
Jan 25, 17:05
 Clermont-Auvergne's Napolioni Nalaga celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Llanelli Scarlets during their Heineken Cup match on December 7, 2013
Result: Clermont Auvergne outclass sorry Sale Sharks
Clermont Auvergne secure a comfortable 35-3 win over the Sale Sharks in Pool One of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Oct 26, 17:05
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Nick Abendanon: 'Amlin Challenge Cup final defeat is hard to take'
Nick Abendanon admits that Bath's Amlin Challenge Cup final defeat to Northampton Saints is "very hard to take".
May 24, 11:45
 Bath players celebrates after Micky Youngs scores a try against Worcester during the Aviva Premiership match on April 19, 2014
Result: Bath Rugby too strong for Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors have fallen to a 32-20 defeat at the hands of Bath Rugby at the Recreation Ground.
Apr 19, 17:10
 Tavis Knoyle of Gloucester poses for a portrait during the Gloucester photocall at Kingsholm Stadium on August 22, 2013
Gloucester's Sila Puafisi and Tavis Knoyle to face disciplinary hearing
Gloucester duo Sila Puafisi and Tavis Knoyle will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday regarding their red cards in Saturday's ill-tempered clash with rivals Bath.
Apr 14, 20:04
Result: Bath Rugby cruise into Challenge Cup semi-finals
Bath Rugby defeat CA Brive 39-7 to comfortably book their place in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals.
Apr 6, 15:59
Result: Bath see off London Wasps
Bath see off London Wasps 32-25 at the Recreation Ground in the Aviva Premiership
Feb 22, 16:03
Result: Bath narrowly beat Exeter Chiefs
Bath remain third in the Aviva Premiership table with a 27-23 win over Exeter Chiefs.
Feb 15, 17:13
Bath confirm Nick Abendanon exit
Bath confirm that full-back Nick Abendanon will join French side Clermont Auvergne at the end of the season.
Feb 3, 11:44
Result: Leicester Tigers, Bath Rugby ends in a draw
Leicester Tigers get a late try to secure a draw against Bath Rugby.
Jan 5, 16:07
Result: Harlequins through to LV= Cup final
Harlequins are through to the final of the LV= Cup after beating Bath 31-23 in their semi-final this afternoon.
Mar 9, 14:07
Result: London Wasps go fourth with win over Bath
London Wasps move into the Aviva Premiership's top four with a win over Bath.
Jan 6, 17:10
Preview: London Wasps vs. Bath
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash between Wasps and Bath at Adams Park.
Jan 5, 20:17
Preview: Bath vs. Saracens
Sports Mole previews Bath's Aviva Premiership encounter with Saracens at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.
Dec 21, 18:38
Result: Bath Rugby 15-18 Northampton Saints
Bath Rugby lose for the first time this season at home to Northampton Saints.
Sep 14, 21:36
Injured Mike Brown replaced by Nick Abendanon
Nick Abendanon replaces Mike Brown for England's tour of South Africa after the full-back sustains a broken thumb during Saturday's defeat in Durban.
Jun 10, 23:46
Result: Bath 17-12 London Wasps
Bath win their first game in four, beating London Wasps at the Recreation Ground.
Apr 21, 16:02
Nick Abendanon signs new Bath Rugby deal
Nick Abendanon agrees a new three-year contract with Bath Rugby.
Jan 30, 13:34
Result: Bath 26-28 Saracens
Saracens get their first win of the season in a close contest with Bath.
Sep 10, 17:46