Sale v Wasps (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks have named an entirely new front-row from the side that was beaten comfortably at Saracens. Following his injury on the opening day of the season, hooker Marc Jones returns to line...
Uncapped Anthony Watson deserves his England chance
1 decade ago by The TimesIn the first of a regular series, our rugby writers get together to discuss the big topics. This week - who should be in England’s XV on form? Owen Slot, rugby correspondent: In Tuesday’s paper,...
Wasps' Jones expecting back row battle on return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWasps' Sam Jones believes he faces a battle to get back in the club's back row following his return from injury. The 22-year-old suffered a frustrating pre-season and picked up a knock in the club's...
Varndell double sees Wasps home
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyTom Varndell went over twice as Wasps wrapped up a bonus-point win 35-18 over Newcastle at Adams Park. Tries by Varndell and James Gaskell helped the hosts into a 17-11 lead at the interval, while Newcastle's...
'Moving is easy - going bust is stressful,' says Wasps director of rugby Dai Young
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMoving house is never less than stressful, so you might expect a few anxious faces at Wasps as they seek to leave Adams Park for a new permanent home. Not a chance, according to their ever-quotable...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: Round 4 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLondon Welsh vs GloucesterBoth sides had huge upheaval over the off season and both of their performances on the pitch so far have reflected that. London Welsh simply have to find a way to shut the floodgates...
'World Cup 2011 was nowhere near as bad as it was painted,' says former England manager Martin Johnson
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWhere has he been hiding? A 6ft 7in walking wardrobe, with a domed cranium that could have been sculpted by Rodin, Martin Johnson is a hard man to miss. And yet, the former England manager...
Premiership: Tigers need steel
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester coach Richard Cockerill has urged his side to "show some steel" when they try to bounce back from their defeat by Bath at home to London Irish on Saturday. Last weekend's 45-0 loss to...
Bell persists without Wasps armband
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps centre Chris Bell has said he is still not afraid to speak his mind to team-mates after handing over the captaincy to James Haskell. Director of rugby Dai Young replaced the 31-year-old...
Ruthless Haskell targets England shirt
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJames Haskell admits he will be putting friendships aside as he targets Chris Robshaw's place in the England side for the autumn internationals.
