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...
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...
Dave Attwood goes to Northampton with club and England on his mind
1 decade ago by The GuardianBaths visit to Northampton has Premiership significance and World Cup overtones for the England players Stuart Lancaster has much to ponderPerfection in rugby is in the eye of the beholder. For Dave Attwood...
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...
Sam Burgess' arrival at Bath is the least of concerns for Northampton's Luther Burrell
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsNorthampton centre Luther Burrell has revealed that he has not given a second thought to the much-hyped, imminent arrival of Sam Burgess into English rugby even though the star of Australian rugby...
Bath must match 'big guns' - Attwood
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBath lock Dave Attwood says the club must not end up "also-rans" against the Premiership's dominant teams this term. The Rec outfit ran riot against seven-time title winners Leicester Tigers...
Leicester Tigers scrum-half David Mele suspended for one week...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers scrum-half David Mele has been suspended for one week in the wake of his red card against Bath last Saturday. At last night’s RFU disciplinary hearing, held in Coventry, the 28-year-old...
Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs out for months after shoulder...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs has had surgery on a shoulder injury and will be out for three months. There was further bad news for the club as winger Niall Morris and lock Geoff Parling were also...
Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 360 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWith just under a year to go, who enhanced their chances of featuring at Rugby World Cup 2015 at the weekend, and who did themselves no favours?GOING UPChris RobshawHarlequins, England Answered his critics...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith three weeks gone in this Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 season, rugby fans have enjoyed 102 and 88 tries respectively in the two competitions. It's been a scintillating start, full of surprises,...
