Light-years behind in quest for sevens stars
1 decade ago by The TimesHappily, when England qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this weekend, Darth Vader will be there to bear witness. And Buzz Lightyear too. And no matter if, by some long-shot upset, England fail,...
Euan Murray’s international retirement gives Vern Cotter a headache
1 decade ago by The TimesEuan Murray, Scotland’s most-capped prop, is to retire from international rugby union just four months before the World Cup. Murray, 34, has long been regarded as one of Scotland’s top-class...
Premiership weekend review: If Leicester play with same ferocity they did to beat Wasps, Northampton will suffer
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt will not matter what sort of side Northampton select on Saturday, if Leicester play with the same simmering intensity and passion as they did in Coventry, then they will be fiendishly difficult to...
Murray retires from Scotland duty
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEuan Murray admits he will take many fond memories away from his Scotland career after announcing his international retirement.
Bergamasco: World Cup will be a fitting end to career
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly flanker Mauro Bergamasco admits the upcoming World Cup would be a fitting end to his illustrious career.
Masters of the past show they can thrive in the future too
1 decade ago by The TimesThe noble traditions of Leicester are enabling them to keep pace with rugby’s modern pace-setters, writes Stuart BarnesLeicester Tigers are not offering a retail bond. They don’t have a sugar daddy...
Ben Youngs has high hopes of Leicester Tigers sealing Aviva Premiership play-off place
1 decade ago by The TimesBen Youngs is confident that Leicester Tigers have the experience, knowhow and class to secure a place in the Aviva Premiership play-offs on the final day of the regular season. Leicester defeated Wasps...
Thomas Waldrom’s late try gives Exeter momentum in play-off race
1 decade ago by The TimesSaracens 20 Exeter Chiefs 24 Here at Allianz Park they love their “wolfpack” defence. In an extraordinarily intense finish, however, it was the visiting side, Exeter Chiefs, whose pack stayed the...
Edinburgh set sights on move to Easter Road
1 decade ago by The TimesEdinburgh’s professional rugby team are considering a move across the city, with Hibernian’s Easter Road ground being lined up as their new home. News of the proposed switch emerged just 24 hours...
Sevens shine brightly but the party’s almost over
1 decade ago by The TimesThe wording of the ticket pretty much summed it up. ‘Party Stand’, it declared, in bold black type: ‘Unreserved’. For amidst the kaleidoscope of costumes, the ribaldry and the boisterous singalongs...
