Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European action
8 years ago by The GuardianWasps lapses frustrate Dai Young, Leinster look a cut above and Rhys Patchell’s attacking flair gives Scarlets momentumAfter Wasps had cruised into a 21-0 lead with three converted tries after half an...
Champions Cup Highlights: Harlequins v Wasps
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins deny Wasps a place in the quarter final of the competition with a late comeback to win by one try. Wasps got off to a flier, scoring tries through Eastmond, Carr and Johnson to take the early...
James Haskell facing ban after flying into Jamie Roberts' head
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWasps flanker James Haskell has publicly apologised for the brutal tackle on Jamie Roberts that earned him a straight red card late in their Champions Cup clash with Harlequins. With Haskell off the field,...
Wasps’ James Haskell sent off for dangerous tackle as Harlequins rally
8 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 33-28 Wasps• Quins complete stunning turnaround with James Chisholm last-gasp tryJames Haskell was sent off for a dangerous tackle as Wasps saw their hopes of reaching the Champions Cup...
European Champions Cup: pool-by-pool guide to the weekend games
8 years ago by The Guardian• Leinster’s Seán O’Brien to miss start of Six Nations after hip operation• Liam Williams starts for Saracens in make-or-break trip to OspreysChris Robshaw is absent from the Harlequins team to...
Harlequins make Marcus Smith rugby’s richest teen
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to The Times Marcus Smith's first professional contract has made the 18-year-old the highest-paid teenager in World Rugby. The 18-year-old half will see out the rest of this season...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith signs first senior professional contract Harlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract...
Marcus Smith signs first senior professional contract
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract with the club. The 18-year-old has had a...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester sign Banahan from Bath Gloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby. Banahan has racked...
Joe Marler and TJ Ioane both suspended after double altercation
8 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins prop Joe Marler and Sale Sharks flanker TJ Ioane have both been handed suspensions following altercations between the two players just minutes apart. Each will have to sit out for a few weeks,...
