England can secure Great Britain’s passage to Rio
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland can secure Olympic qualification on behalf of Great Britain when the final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series rolls into Twickenham this weekend. The RFU is expecting another attendance...
How Saracens stalled cap inquiry
1 decade ago by The TimesExclusive The off-field politics that may pave the way for London club to reach the Premiership play-offs The Aviva Premiership is set for a thriller today with three teams — Leicester Tigers, Exeter...
Emily Scarratt supplies inspiration in drive to break down barriers
1 decade ago by The TimesEmily Scarratt embodied the ethos of “This girl can” long before UK Sport launched its successful campaign. Stubborn and determined, she always refused to accept the “old school mentality”...
Thomas Waldrom gives added weight to Exeter Chiefs’ unlikely title challenge
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks One of the more remarkable aspects of Exeter Chiefs’ season has been the rise of Thomas Waldrom. He is one of the top players of the season, the top tryscorer and probably...
Dan Cole backing wounded Leicester Tigers to uphold proud play-off record
1 decade ago by The TimesLeicester Tigers v Northampton Saints The knockout phase of the Aviva Premiership season does not officially begin until the play-off semi-finals next weekend, but Leicester feel as though they have been...
Billy Vunipola hopes bonus-point win will be enough to crack top four
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Welsh v Saracens The Saracens mantra since they lost last year’s Aviva Premiership final in the dying seconds of extra time has been to “pound the rock”. It is a motivational phrase...
Solomons forced to take head count as Edinburgh battle the odds
1 decade ago by The TimesJust when it looked likely that Alan Solomons, the Edinburgh head coach, would earn a spot of good luck, the injury jinx that has been the story of his side’s season has struck again just as they are...
Stuart Lancaster’s hand is forced as wrecking ball lives up to name
1 decade ago by The TimesOwen Slot argues that Manu Tuilagi left the England head coach with no option but to take drastic measure Manu Tuilagi has forced Stuart Lancaster, the head coach, to hurt England’s World Cup chances...
Wild child Manu Tuilagi needs to grow up to restore a reputation in tatters and England career
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFirst the ferry jump in Auckland Harbour in 2011, now the disciplinary high jump with England, Manu Tuilagi’s World Cup experiences are nothing of which to be proud, the Leicester centre managing to...
Manu Tuilagi to miss World Cup after pleading guilty to assaulting policeman: timeline of highs and lows
1 decade ago by The TelegraphManu Tuilagi was earmarked for greatness from a very early age, and the Samoa-born centre has proven to be the most potent talent among his siblings, though also the most controversial, owing to his scrapes...
