Try drought continues despite Leicester win
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeicester moved up to sixth spot in the Aviva Premiership with an unconvincing 12-6 win over London Irish in a dreadful game at the Madejski Stadium. It was an error-ridden contest dominated by penalties...
England's trip to Dublin will give Six Nations lift it needs
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLet us not beat around the bush here. The overall quality of the first two rounds of the RBS Six Nations has hardly been vintage. It is not that the grand old tournament has lost its appeal. ...
James Haskell has further England ambitions after strong Six Nations start
1 decade ago by The GuardianAlthough now almost 30 years old, Haskell’s desire to continue to represent his country is undimmed, as are some of his other interests including learning to DJ, getting his black belt in jiu jitsu and...
James Haskell is learning to become a DJ...but he remains focused on Six Nations glory with England against Ireland
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNothing should ever really be a surprise when it comes to James Haskell. But becoming a disc jockey? Yes, that really is his latest thing. “I’m trying to learn to DJ,” he confesses. ...
Six Nations clashes show the game facing brutal reality of extreme exposure
1 decade ago by The GuardianFull-on, legal contact is part and parcel of the modern game as has been vividly illustrated in the battles between No8s and No10s in this year’s Six Nations but might a revision of the rules lower the...
England handed boost ahead of Six Nations showdown with Ireland as full-back Mike Brown nears return
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHopes have increased that full-back Mike Brown will be available for selection for England’s crunch RBS Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday next week. Brown was concussed...
England trio's Six Nations experience can only help Bath, insists head coach Mike Ford
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere will be no need to toast absent friends at the Rec on Saturday for Bath supporters recognise that the experience being gained with England by the likes of George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 16th FebruaryTimani Signs Two Year Extension with Melbourne RebelsMelbourne Rebels have wasted no time in re-signing exciting second-rower Lopeti Timani until the end of the 2017 season.The 24-year-old...
London Irish v Leicester (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordan Crane will mark his 200th Leicester Tigers appearance by captaining the side at London Irish. Hooker Tom Youngs and flanker Tom Croft return from England duty, while centre Jack Roberts...
Irish Under 18 Club Side
1 decade ago by Knock On RugbyOn Saturday afternoon in Ashbourne the Irish under 18 club side will take to the field as they host Italy in the first of three games this season. The excellent facilities at Milmount House will play...
