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Ireland stifle England out of Grand Slam chase

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

A Robbie Henshaw try and a nerveless kicking performance from Jonny Sexton ensured Ireland kicked England's Grand Slam aspirations into touch in Dublin. Sexton slotted three penalties in a tight first...

Young try double gives Wasps victory

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Wasps continued their impressive Premiership record at the Ricoh Arena as they downed Gloucester 32-21 to claim a fourth maximum points victory of the season. Wasps have swept aside London Irish, Sale...

Wasps power on at Ricoh

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

01 March 2015Wasps have swept aside London Irish, Sale and Harlequins at home in the league since swapping Adams Park for Coventry and they came from behind to seal another bonus point...

Wasps 32 Gloucester Rugby 21

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Tom Young's double helped Wasps maintain their 100 per cent Aviva Premiership Rugby record in Coventry, with a 32-21 victory over Gloucester Rugby in a thrilling game at the Ricoh Arena.

Chris Robshaw reveals former cricketer Andrew Strauss improved his captaincy

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England captain Chris Robshaw has learnt from former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss. At the beginning of Stuart Lancaster’s tenure as head coach, Strauss was one of a number of high-profile...

England rugby union star Maggie Alphonsi taking a shot at Olympic gold

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Having won the World Cup with England last year, Alphonsi is relishing her new challenge, turning to athletics by taking up the shot put with an eye on making the Olympic Games• Alphonsi and England...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Review

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Belfast Harlequins were the big winners in Ulster Bank League Division 1B this weekend as they ran in seven tries to beat hosts Buccaneers 43-6 at Dubarry Park.

Match Reaction: London Welsh 12 London Irish 50

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

London Welsh assistant coach Ollie Smith admitted fly-half Shane Geraghty took the game away from his side in the first half, after they went down 50-12 at home to London Irish.

Match Reaction: Saracens 22 Newcastle Falcons 17

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall singled out Ben Spencer for special praise after seeing off Newcastle Falcons in a tight affair to go second in the Aviva Premiership Rugby table.

Premiership roundup: Leicester back in play-off hunt after Sale win

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Leicester 28-8 Sale• Saracens 22-17 Newcastle• London Welsh 12-50 London Irish• Match report: Exeter 16-6 Bath Continue reading...