A look back at last season's semi-final between Leicester and Northampton Saints
1 decade agoAs Leicester Tigers take on Northampton Saints this weekend we look back at their semi-final in last seasons Aviva Premiership with the Saints going on to to win the game and also the final. After...
Saracens boss is desperate - Diamond
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says Mark McCall is "desperate" after the Saracens boss questioned how motivated Sale will be for their trip to Exeter. Speaking after Sarries'...
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill lives in fear of missing play-offs ahead of Northampton showdown
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsRichard Cockerill admitted on Tuesday that he had been under pressure to deliver results at Leicester and that it would be considered a significant setback if the club did not defeat Northampton on Saturday...
Bath Rugby chief Mike Ford in the mix for Guinness Director of...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMike Ford is in the running for the Guinness Director of Rugby of the Year award. The Bath head coach is on the shortlist with Northampton's Jim Mallinder, Rob Baxter at Exeter Chiefs and Wasps' Dai Young. "We...
Gloucester academy duo selection for England Under-20s Junior...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester academy duo Lloyd Evans and Joe Batley have been selected for England Under-20s quest to win a third consecutive Junior World Championship title. Cheltenham-born Evans is one of three players...
Leicester Tigers set to make few changes to side for Northampton...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will head into their do-or-die Aviva Premiership clash against local rivals Northampton with a virtually unchanged side. That means injury doubts Geoff Parling (ribs) and Leonardo...
Exeter Chiefs trio called up for Under-20 World Championships
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs trio Jack Innard, Sam Skinner and Stuart Townsend have been selected for England’s Under-20 World Championship squad. Exeter-born flanker Skinner, hooker Innard and scrum-half Townsend...
Exeter Chiefs trio called up for Under-20 World Championships
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs trio Jack Innard, Sam Skinner and Stuart Townsend have been selected for England’s Under-20 World Championship squad. Exeter-born flanker Skinner, hooker Innard and scrum-half Townsend...
Preview: Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersIt's likely that Leicester Tigers will need a victory to reach the Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-finals for an 11th straight year, as Exeter and Saracens could both win their round 22 encounters.
Preview: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyAs it stands Exeter Chiefs will probably require a bonus point victory to give themselves a chance of a semi-final berth - less if other results go their way.
