Edinburgh cruise but still need to step up
1 decade ago by The TimesEdinburgh 37 Zebre 0 Job done for Edinburgh. A win, and a comfortable one at that, plus a bonus point that moves them up to sixth spot in the Guinness PRO12, at least until their rivals play today. ...
Dean Mumm’s pack mentality can lift Australia
1 decade ago by The TimesI am sitting in the sun with Dean Mumm. That’s two degrees Mumm, by the way. In his three years with the Exeter Chiefs, the past two as captain, he has added a Masters in commerce to the BA in business...
Sam Burgess excels in unseen work at flanker to crack the code
1 decade ago by The TimesBath 43 London Irish 18 Was this the night when Sam Burgess, man of league, became part of the union? Quite possibly. Quietly done it may have been for the now-flanker, after Jonathan Joseph —...
Bath 43 London Irish 18: Sam Burgess delivers man of the match performance in comprehensive win
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSam Burgess delivered a man-of-the-match performance as Bath blew away the London Irish along with a few first-half cobwebs to seize second place in the Aviva Premiership. If Mike Ford’s men pick...
Gallipoli war hero like no other Blair Swannell honoured by Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are charismatic rugby players, heroes of various hues, valiant, bold, passionate, fierce, larrikin-like, tough, multi-faceted, leaders of men – and then there is Blair Swannell. Think Martin...
West Indies v England: live commentary from day four
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland resume this morning on 373 for six, with Joe Root on 118 from 165 balls and Jos Buttler on four from 17. The overnight lead is 74 runs, with yesterday’s centurion suggesting that England...
Conor O’Shea assures supporters that Chris Robshaw does not have shoulder injury
1 decade ago by The TimesConor O’Shea, the Harlequins director of rugby, has quashed claims that his England captain, Chris Robshaw, could be a major doubt for the World Cup because of a serious shoulder injury. Fears...
Man who could be the missing link in England's Rugby World Cup squad
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's injury issues with the monster Manu Tuilagi at 13 helped their selection issues. The horizon narrowed and they unearthed a headliner in Jonathan Joseph. But it also saw them miss some opportunities,...
All Blacks will uphold overseas policy
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand may be awaiting a mass exodus of All Blacks after the World Cup, but they have no plans to follow Australia in loosening their selection policy for foreign-based players. While Dan Carter,...
Total recall poses nightmare scenario for returnees
1 decade ago by The TimesWhy on earth would Australia want to trade the new version of Matt Giteau for the battered original? “The New Matt” — Toomua — is the most influential part of the Australia midfield and is likely...
