Richards rues late decision as Falcons fall short
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNewcastle director of rugby Dean Richards was left fuming at the decision to hand Falcons replacement Josh Furno a yellow card as Chris Noakes kicked a late penalty to seal a narrow 22-21 Premiership...
Irish cling on to withstand Falcons fightback
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLondon Irish held on to record a narrow 22-21 Premiership victory over Newcastle before a crowd of over 15,000 at the Madejski Stadium. Irish secured an early 14-0 lead which the Falcons could not...
Smith praises Geraghty performance
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015 Geraghty was in inspiring form as he helped Irish reach a 38-7 interval lead with two tries before he was replaced at half-time. Wing Alex Lewington crossed over a...
Irish pile more misery on Welsh
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAlex Lewington scored a hat-trick as London Irish thrashed Welsh 50-12, ensuring the hosts' miserable season continued with a 16th Aviva Premiership defeat on the bounce. The result emphasised the...
Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall tried to allay concerns over the fitness of Owen Farrell after the England flyhalf missed Saturday's 40-19 Premiership win over Sale with a thigh strain. Fears...
Geraghty sinks Tigers at the death
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyShane Geraghty's last-minute penalty handed London Irish a famous victory away at Leicester, winning 22-19 at Welford Road. Irish suffered heartbreak in last week's clash with Saracens, losing with...
Leicester Tigers team to face London Irish: Miles Benjamin starts...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMiles Benjamin comes into the Leicester Tigers backline for his first appearance of the season in tomorrow's Aviva Premiership clash against London Irish at Welford Road (3pm). Benjamin scored five tries...
Ford drives Bath to the top
1 decade ago by Rugby 365George Ford pulled the strings in imperious fashion as Bath fired a warning shot to the rest of the Premiership clubs. They produced a record-breaking 45-0 win over Leicester Tigers at the Rec that...
Saracens edge Irish at the death
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyBilly Vunipola scored a 79th-minute try as Saracens came from behind to beat London Irish 36-32 in a gripping Premiership encounter at Madejski Stadium on Saturday. Irish stunned Sarries away from...
Irish tactics blow away Falcons
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby14 September 2014Newcastle's last win in the Aviva Premiership was against the Exiles at Kingston Park last October and the Falcons have now lost 18 top flight games on the spin. They...
