Sam Burgess' versatility merits England World Cup training squad...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMike Ford believes Sam Burgess "definitely" deserves a place in England's 45-man World Cup training squad. And Bath Rugby's head coach feels his positional versatility could be a big tick against his...
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...
Big Premiership finish ahead for Exeter as Dave Ewers targets Saracens
1 decade ago by The GuardianExeter Chiefs find themselves not just surviving but thriving in the Premiership and Dave Ewers is prioritising a play-off spot over a possible World Cup call• Ewers and Exeter excelling in Premiership•...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 13th April: Quade Cooper Linked With Toulon Switch: Wallabies and Queensland Reds fly half Quade Cooper could be the subject of a lucrative offer from French Top 14 Champions Toulon, according to...
Itoje ready for the big step up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It may be one small step onto the Stade Geoffrey-Guichard turf, but a European Champions Cup semifinal triumph could prove to be a giant leap for Saracens starlet Maro Itoje. The 20-year-old has been...
Lock Kruis extends Saracens contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland second row George Kruis has signed a new "long-term" contract with Premiership side Saracens. The 25-year-old lock, who came through the Sarries academy and has made 97 appearances for...
Saracens' Billy Vunipola not guilty of headbutt and clear to face Clermont
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens' impassioned defence of Billy Vunipola at a disciplinary hearing in London on Tuesday night brought due reward after a citing charge of headbutting and reckless play against the No 8 was dismissed...
Itoje commits to Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens and England Saxons lock Maro Itoje has committed his future to Saracens by signing a new contract.
England likely to invoke 'exceptional circumstances' clause to pick Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe brilliant form of Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon in France is making it more likely that England will invoke the “exceptional circumstances” clause to enable Stuart Lancaster to select...
