England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
Wasps sign up seven on new contracts
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps have signed up four key players on new contracts - centre Elliot Daly, scrum-half Joe Simpson and forwards Ashley Johnson and Matt Mullan. Three of their up-and-coming players, Sam Jones,...
TMO (The Monday Overview)
1 decade ago by The TimesTeam of the season15 Alex Goode (Saracens) A classy operator, he reads the game so well and creates chances for those around him. 14 Chris Ashton (Saracens) His face does not fit with England,...
Premiership team of the rugby union season | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianJonathan Joseph edges out Elliot Daly, his Bath team-mate Kyle Eastmond partners him at centre, and Thomas Waldrom gets the nod at No8When it comes to spatial awareness the thinking man’s full-back is...
Manu Tuilagi's idiocy might prove to be a blessing in disguise for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it a problem or a solution? Manu Tuilagi’s absence from the Rugby World Cup can be viewed in very different ways. Yes, in full fitness and in full flight Tuilagi is a devastating presence, but...
Sam Burgess will be named in England's World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath’s rugby league convert Sam Burgess will be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad this week, and remarkably, with Manu Tuilagi sensationally out of the tournament having pleaded guilty...
England trio up for Premiership award
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland trio Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Billy Vunipola have been shortlisted for the Premiership Player of the Season award. Centre Joseph, 24, and 22-year-old fly-half Ford have both played...
England youngsters dominate player of the year shortlist
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsElliot Daly’s hopes of forcing his way into contention for England’s 45-man World Cup training squad, which will be announced later this month, have been boosted by his inclusion on the shortlist...
George Ford and Jonathan Joseph shortlisted for Aviva Premiership...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleGeorge Ford and Jonathan Joseph have been shortlisted for yet another award. The Bath pair are in the final five for the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Season. They are joined by Saracens number...
Premiership weekend review: If Leicester play with same ferocity they did to beat Wasps, Northampton will suffer
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt will not matter what sort of side Northampton select on Saturday, if Leicester play with the same simmering intensity and passion as they did in Coventry, then they will be fiendishly difficult to...
