Evans wants Harlequins to hit the ground running
1 decade ago by HarlequinsHarlequins fly-half Nick Evans says there can be no excuses from his side if they fail to finish in the Aviva Premiership Rugby top four this season.
George already eyeing up next World Cup
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyJamie George experienced his first taste of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday night and the Saracens hooker is hoping for more in 2019.
Baxter not getting ahead of himself with Exeter Chiefs
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admits he is wary about declaring any top-four ambitions this early in the season, after his side missed out on last year's Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-finals on points...
Stuart Lancaster insists England had to keep Henry Slade in reserve
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Slade scored a solo try to cap an accomplished display against Uruguay• ‘We’ve got to strive for balance,’ insists LancasterWhen Stuart Lancaster sent out what may yet prove to be his last...
Australia emerge as grandmasters of the garrison as Warrenball fails | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianAs Wales discovered to their cost, there is a newfound obduracy about Australia that will make them a force to be reckoned with at this World CupEvery week it seems we learn something new about Australia....
Rugby World Cup 2015: How Ireland can end their curse against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHarlequins director of rugby, Conor O'Shea, gives his verdict to Tom Cary
Australia’s remarkable defence extends winning sequence against Wales
1 decade ago by The GuardianAustralia played the beautiful game to send England tumbling out of the World Cup here but ugly was enough take them to their 11th consecutive victory over Wales and top place in the pool. It was a full-on...
Mallinder keen for Northampton to regain that winning feeling
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNorthampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder admits re-establishing a winning mentality in Aviva Premiership Rugby will be key, as they bid for their second title in three years.
Ireland’s Jared Payne out of Rugby World Cup with fractured foot
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Team suffer injury blow before Pool D decider against France• Centre will now return to Ireland for specialist treatmentJared Payne has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a fractured foot,...
Stuart Lancaster seeks hideaway after England complete futile farewell
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s coach has maintained his dignity in the run-up to Saturday’s dead rubber against Uruguay but will distance himself from the World Cup after thatThe wisecracks have really started now. Good...
