Saints play down George North injury fears
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNorthampton Saints have played down injury fears for George North after he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher following a blow to the head, with director of rugby Jim Mallinder saying after the...
George North knocked out during Saints win
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA controversial red card for Wasps' Nathan Hughes saw Northampton come from behind to win 52-30 at Franklin's Gardens and move 14 points clear at the top of the Aviva Premiership. Hughes was sent off...
HSBC Sevens World Series: Mike Brown says England players could be tempted to go for Olympic gold
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOn Friday the HSBC Sevens World Series kicked back in to life in Hong Hong – regarded as a the most prestigious stop on the circuit – and on home shores Wellington Schools were named champions at...
Who will win the 2015 Six Nations?
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsItaly v Wales Italy's inconsistency has the potential to create a Welsh field day. Italy were awful in 2014, have improved in patches in 2015, but as the tournament has gone on they have got worse. ...
Aviva Premiership Tries of the Week + Round 17 Highlights Wrap
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThere were some stunning tries scored in Round 17 of the Aviva Premiership in England. Christian Wade dazzled, Eliot Daly was like a slalom skier and Sinoti Sinoti barrelled his way over. Above are...
8 Players Who Could Light Up The Six Nations Given A Chance
1 decade ago by In The LooseWe think that these nine players could set the Six Nations alight if given a chance by their respective nations before the end of the tournament; 1.Christian Wade Concerns may still remain over Wade’s...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 served up some five-star rugby this weekend with the spring sunshine helping the try-scorers to blossom and Wales teaching Ireland a lesson at regional level.Top...
Best of the weekend: Welsh regions go unbeaten, Sarries halt Wasps’ run
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogChiefs go Second as Manoa saves Saints blushesA pulsating round of Aviva Premiership games lifted the spirits of fans across England after the 6 Nations result last weekend, with some excellent games producing...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath get the job done, Christian Wade and Elliot Daly show their array of skills and Leicester keep up their pursuit of the top four by hook or by crook• All the latest rugby union news Continue reading...
Wasps 17 Saracens 26, match report: Brad Barritt suffers ankle injury
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrad Barritt's hopes of winning a recall to the England side to face Scotland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday appear to be in severe jeopardy after the Saracens centre suffered an ankle injury...
