Fit Foden targets England return
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints full-back Ben Foden believes he is in his best physical condition for two years as he pursues a place in the England squad. The 29-year-old has had numerous injuries, with...
Saracens full-back Alex Goode sets his sights on Mike Brown's England jersey for autumn internationals
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAlex Goode is determined to sidestep his way out of Mike Brown’s shadow and snatch that No 15 jersey for the autumn internationals after playing a starring role in Saracens' 40-19 win against...
Mike Ford sees concrete signs of Bath's improvement in their narrow defeat by Northampton at Franklin's Gardens
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEveryone left Franklin’s Gardens relatively happy on Saturday night. The champions Northampton had a bonus-point victory, winning 31-24, and the coming men of Bath had a losing bonus point,...
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...
Saints see off dogged Bath
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyNorthampton made a statement as they saw off leaders Bath with a bonus-point 31-24 win at Franklin's Gardens. Two tries during the early stages of the second half proved the difference for Northampton...
Northampton end Bath run
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby27 September 2014An early penalty try and touchdown by flanker Calum Clark put Saints in the driving seat before second-half tries from lock Christian Day and centre George Pisi sealed...
Brave Bath Rugby fightback is in vain as champions Northampton...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMATCH REPORT: Northampton Saints 31 Bath Rugby 24Bath Rugby’s brave fightback was in vain as Aviva Premiership champions Northampton Saints held on to inflict a first defeat of the new season on Mike...
Northampton Saints 31 Bath Rugby 24
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyBen Foden inspired Northampton Saints to a bonus-point victory over Bath at Franklin's Gardens although the defending Aviva Premiership Rugby champions had to cling on at the end.
Alafoti Fa'osiliva and Olly Woodburn return to Bath Rugby side...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby have made two changes to their starting XV ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Aviva Premiership champions Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens (3. 15pm). Alafoti Fa’osiliva and Olly...
Martin Johnson: England dragged rugby through the mud at 2011 World Cup
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMartin Johnson admits England dragged rugby "through the mud" with their behaviour at the 2011 World Cup and that his players were "caught out" by off-field temptations. The scars inflicted...
