Schalk Brits banned for three weeks after red card for punching Nick Wood
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSaracens hooker Schalk Brits was shown a red card for punching during last weekend's Aviva Premiership match against Gloucester at Allianz Park. Brits has since pleased guilty and been banned for three...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance make admin error on SmithDavid Smith's elation at being called up for France's Six Nations side by coach Guy Noves was short lived when it was discovered that he is ineligible to play for the...
England Six Nations squad update
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby32 players assembled at Pennhyhill Park last to train for Saturday’s 6 Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham. Luther Burrell (Northampton Saints) replaces Ollie...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action | Guardian writers
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath are becoming a wreck at home, 14-man Saracens show remarkable resolve against Gloucester and Northampton need a new scrum-halfAfter a fifth home Premiership defeat of the season, The Rec is becoming...
Premiership round-up: injuries pile on Bath woe in defeat to Wasps
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath 18-24 Wasps; Saracens 25-12 Gloucester; Worcester 31-23 Sale• Bath lose Ollie Devoto (dead leg) and Rhys Priestland (concussion) to injury The Six Nations injury crisis continues. Bath lost...
Figallo sparks 'best win of the season'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Mark McCall heaped praise on Juan Figallo after the prop helped power Saracens to a 25-12 victory of Gloucester just hours after the birth of his first child.
Saturday Wrap-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAviva PremiershipSaracens 25-12 GloucesterSaracens overcame Gloucester 25-12 in an eventful encounter at Allianz Park. Saracens were down to 14 men in the opening half hour after...
Saracens beat Gloucester despite early Schalk Brits red card for punching opponent
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens hold on to beat Gloucester despite Schalk Brits being sent off in the first half for punching Nick Wood
Saracens beat Gloucester despite Schalk Brits seeing red after half an hour
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens 25-12 GloucesterTheir 60-point hiding here by Wasps last week was remarkable, here was a response from Saracens almost as notable for its ruthlessness. The scoreline will not raise any eyebrows,...
