Bath in trouble following defeat to Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHistory continued to mock Bath as they failed to beat Northampton for the first time since 2011. Now they must hope it mock Exeters next weekend, when Bath visit Sandy Park to face a side who...
Danny Cipriani says thank you to Steve Diamond for career revival
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDanny Cipriani steered Sale to another notable Premiership victory and then took time out to thank Steve Diamond, the club’s straight-talking director of rugby, for helping to put his career...
England fly-half George Ford looking forward to his Ireland homecoming in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are no ghosts for George Ford to fear at Lansdowne Road, no taunts or slights carried on the Dublin Bay winds, only fond memories of friends and formative influences. When Ford returns to...
Ireland v England: Scrum key to Six Nations showdown
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThat England go to Dublin with good prospects of winning is remarkable, given their injury situation and the relative lack of preparation time. They are not favourites, as home advantage is...
Mike Tindall: get rid of protective gear for rugby kids
1 decade ago by The TelegraphChildren do not need to wear protective gear when playing rugby, according to Mike Tindall, who urged schools and clubs to “get rid of all that” and teach “proper tackling technique” instead. Skull...
England's trip to Dublin will give Six Nations lift it needs
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLet us not beat around the bush here. The overall quality of the first two rounds of the RBS Six Nations has hardly been vintage. It is not that the grand old tournament has lost its appeal. ...
James Haskell is learning to become a DJ...but he remains focused on Six Nations glory with England against Ireland
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNothing should ever really be a surprise when it comes to James Haskell. But becoming a disc jockey? Yes, that really is his latest thing. “I’m trying to learn to DJ,” he confesses. ...
Bath 13 Northampton 21, match report: Saints extend winning run at Recreation Ground to go nine points clear
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe hex continues. For four long years Bath have failed to beat Northampton, and that run was extended here as the champions and leaders ground out a highly significant victory over the second-placed...
England handed boost ahead of Six Nations showdown with Ireland as full-back Mike Brown nears return
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHopes have increased that full-back Mike Brown will be available for selection for England’s crunch RBS Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday next week. Brown was concussed...
Six Nations 2015: France will beat Wales - but only if they play Morgan Parra
1 decade ago by The TelegraphCan Wales make it four on the trot? They travel to Paris next weekend having beaten France in their last three encounters, but this is going to be a huge test for them given the way their season...
