Sam Burgess can make the grade for England - as flanker, believes Francois Louw
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a veteran of more than 30 caps for the Springboks, and surely one of the first names on Heyneke Meyer’s squad list when it comes to this autumn’s Rugby World Cup, there are not many players better...
Bath fit and ready for ‘Test match’ against Leicester in semi-finals
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Mike Ford hails Bath’s breakthrough into the top four• Ulster return to Glasgow next Friday for Rabo12 semi-finalsBath, who have not made the Premiership play-offs in five seasons, face Leicester,...
Leicester count on big-game knowhow to tame Bath after Northampton win
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester 22-14 Northampton• Ben Youngs: Leicester’s experience can stifle Bath’s electric backs• Leicester will focus on rehabilitating Tuilagi after assault convictionLeicester take their...
Premiership team of the rugby union season | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianJonathan Joseph edges out Elliot Daly, his Bath team-mate Kyle Eastmond partners him at centre, and Thomas Waldrom gets the nod at No8When it comes to spatial awareness the thinking man’s full-back is...
Aviva Premiership big four battle on but Exeter and Wasps close in
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo, the predictable ‘big four’ will contest the Aviva Premiership play‑offs after all. Though Exeter fell agonisingly short of reaching their first play-off game, the way they have conducted...
Bath fighting fit for Tigers
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Bath coach Mike Ford has a full-strength squad to choose from for their first Premiership semifinal in five years against Leicester Tigers.
Bath in 50-point trial run
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Bath warmed up for their Premiership home semifinal by seeing seven different try-scorers lift them to 50-30 victory over West Country rivals Gloucester at the Rec. Gloucester bookmarked the first...
Leicester see off Northampton seconds, clinching 11th consecutive play-off place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAll as expected here, as Leicester firsts beat Northampton seconds, so that Leicester are through to their 11th consecutive play-off as they finished third in the Aviva Premiership table. They will...
Manu Tuilagi's idiocy might prove to be a blessing in disguise for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it a problem or a solution? Manu Tuilagi’s absence from the Rugby World Cup can be viewed in very different ways. Yes, in full fitness and in full flight Tuilagi is a devastating presence, but...
Sam Burgess will be named in England's World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath’s rugby league convert Sam Burgess will be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad this week, and remarkably, with Manu Tuilagi sensationally out of the tournament having pleaded guilty...
