Henry Purdy hungry for more after bittersweet debut
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHENRY Purdy is determined to hang onto the number 13 jersey after a bittersweet Premiership debut. The Junior World Championship winner deputised for injured Henry Trinder as Gloucester slipped to a 25-22...
Arscott relishing switch to wing
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks' Tom Arscott is enjoying the freedom of his move to the wing after a first ever Premiership hat-trick in the win over London Welsh. The 46-8 victory was Sale's first...
Weekend rugby review: Further trouble for Newcastle and London Welsh as Bath impress with huge win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWhat is in a pitch? Quite a lot according to Northampton director of rugby, Jim Mallinder, who was asked for his view of Newcastle’s new 3G artificial-surface. “It’s great, it has made a...
Best of the weekend: Bath batter Tigers, Connacht shock Leinster
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBath Batter the TigersThere appears to be a new trend going around in the Premiership, one which sees supposed title contenders receive absolutely monumental spankings from their supposed rivals. It...
Biggar cautious after Ospreys start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDan Biggar says Ospreys must keep their feet on the ground after making a flying start to the Pro 12 season. The Swansea-based region have scored 16 tries in three wins that have taken them to...
Sale wing Tom Arscott relishes tough tests ahead after his hat-trick sinks London Welsh
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThree tries for Tom Arscott in this demolition of a forlorn London Welsh highlighted Sale’s pacy talent which will be tested fully in a demanding five-week spell which starts at Saracens next...
VIDEO: Henry Slade delighted to sign new deal at Exeter Chiefs
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHenry Slade admitted he was delighted to have signed a new three-year deal at the Exeter Chiefs. Slade, who is one of the emerging England stars in the Chiefs squad, said it was a “pleasure” to be...
Newcastle Falcons 10 Northampton Saints 35
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNorthampton Saints returned to winning ways in Aviva Premiership Rugby with a bonus-point victory against Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
Match Reaction: Sale Sharks 46 London Welsh 8
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbySale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond acknowledges his side cannot continue to make elementary errors when they come up against the Aviva Premiership Rugby big boys in coming weeks.
