Newcastle 18, London Irish 20: Match report
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJuan Socino had missed five of his previous six pots at goal, so nobody gave the Newcastle centre a ghost of a chance as he lined up his conversion attempt after Sinoti Sinoti had scored the Falcons’...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Irish claim first win in Newcastle
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLondon Irish claimed their first win over the Premiership season as they beat Newcastle 20-18 at Kingston Park on Sunday. Exiles held off a late charge from Falcons to secure a what could a be vital...
Irish hold on to down Falcons
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby14 September 2014Socino was just unable to snatch a draw for the battling home side, who were ultimately sunk by a controversial Andrew Fenby try midway through the second half. A break...
World Cup dream keeping Cowan sharp at London Irish
1 decade ago by London IrishIn this World Cup year, London Irish flanker Blair Cowan has a lot more to play for than he expected.
Strettle treble and TMO help Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens kicked off their Premiership campaign in controversial fashion as David Strettle's hat-trick sealed a dramatic 34-28 victory over Wasps at Twickenham on Saturday. Christian Wade's two second-half...
Quins edge out Irish
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHarlequins failed to score a point in the second half but held on for a 20-15 win over London Irish at Twickenham. Quins made a flying start with a penalty and converted try by Ugo Monye in the first...
London Irish 15 Harlequins 20: England players fail to shine in dire contest
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt was clearly going to be difficult to live up to the tension and quality of the match that preceded it, but this was a dire spectacle, full of niggle, ill-discipline and errors. In a way...
London Welsh hand out nine debuts
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe new Aviva Premiership season kicks off on Friday evening with champions Northampton Saints hosting Gloucester at Franklin's Gardens and the attention then swiftly moves to Saturday with the annual...
