Centre Jonathan Joseph is in shape to make a big impact for Bath...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleTwo games may be too soon to judge anyone but Jonathan Joseph already looks to be on the cusp of a breakout season for Bath Rugby. The 23-year-old centre has been pivotal to both of Bath’s victories...
Aviva Premiership Round 2: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Competition for placesStuart Lancaster must be scratching his head. In several positions, the opening two rounds of the Premiership have seen some real strength in depth emerge. Will Fraser was...
Gloucester 34 Sale Sharks 27: match report
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere was relief for Gloucester after the ignominy of last weekend at Northampton, but there was also a good deal of satisfaction for Sale, who were missing six first-choice players and yet headed...
Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 374 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe first of a weekly feature this season, have a look at who we think enhanced their chances of playing at the Rugby World Cup in a little over a year’s time, and who took a step back this weekend. GOING...
Samu Manoa’s Huge Hit on Billy Twelvetrees
1 decade ago by In The LooseWatch Manoa’s HUGE hit on Billy Twelvetrees during the opening match of the season between Northampton and Gloucester.The post Samu Manoa’s Huge Hit on Billy Twelvetrees appeared first on In...
Burns ready to fight for Tigers spot
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland international Freddie Burns says he is relishing the battle with Owen Williams to keep the number 10 shirt at Leicester Tigers. Fly-half Burns kicked 16 points on his competitive debut...
Samu Manoa Huge Hit on Billy Twelvetrees in Premiership opening weekend
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Aviva Premiership is up and running and that means Northampton Saints' bone-collector Samu Manoa is on the loose. He made this crunching hit on Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees in the 53-6 thumping...
Billy Twelvetrees: Gloucester Rugby WILL bounce back from...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBILLY Twelvetrees insists Gloucester will come back stronger after a disastrous opening day to the season. The Cherry and Whites were demolished by Northampton Saints who began their title defence in...
Billy Twelvetrees Gets Chopped Down
1 decade ago by Rugby LadNorthampton destroyed Gloucester 53-6 at Franklin Gardens on Friday night as the AVIVA Premiership champions started the defence of their title in stunning fashion. Samu Manoa summed up the game with...
England still need to master key skills before 2015 Rugby World Cup, says Sir Ian McGeechan
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsNext Friday tickets go on sale for the 2015 World Cup. The minds of rugby fans are already drifting towards next autumn, and even this weekend – the first of the new season – it was difficult...
