South Africa vs Samoa - Match Preview
1 decade agoPerhaps only South Africans will fully understand the massive pressure the Springboks have been under since their calamitous defeat by Japan, because the level of expectation at home is uncompromising....
Rugby World Cup preview No7: Samoa
1 decade ago by The GuardianKen Pisi is the pick of a skilful back division and with peace between players and management this could be a breakthrough tournament for the Pacific islandersSun 20 Sep Samoa v United States, Falmer Stadium,...
Barbarians edge Samoa in physical battle at the Olympic Stadium
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Barbarians got the better of Samoa in a closely fought contest at the Olympic Stadium in London earlier today. Kane Thompson needed to be cooled off, so the sprinklers came on mid match, as fans weren't...
‘I just smash anything that moves'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIf Saturday's Aviva Premiership final is being billed as "Beauty against the Beast" - the carefree attacking play of Bath's young backs against the suffocating Saracens defence - then there is little...
The Crunch: the biggest hits of the season
1 decade ago by The TimesWith the Aviva Premiership coming to an end at Twickenham on Saturday, review the best of the big hits from the season gone by, including Jacques Burger’s gore into Ken Pisi as Saracens secured their...
Saints: Job not done yet
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Victory over London Welsh may have secured Northampton Saints top spot in the Premiership for the first time in their history, but Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder admits that feat will mean little unless...
Northampton 46 London Welsh 0, match report: Six-try victory secures Saints' first ever top-place finish
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe Saints march on. A six-try victory against London Welsh was achieved with the minimum of fuss to secure the club’s first top‑place finish and with it the all important home semi-final where...
Saints book top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Luther Burrell and Lee Dickson both crossed over twice to secure Northampton Saints top spot in the Premiership this season, thanks to a 46-0 bonus-point triumph over London Welsh at Franklin's Gardens. Despite...
Top spot for Saints
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 May 2015The Saints ran in six tries with England pair Lee Dickson and Luther Burrell each scoring twice and Ahsee Tuala and Jamie Elliott also touching down as the champions sealed...
Saints cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Six Stephen Myler penalties and a wonderful Samu Manoa try got Northampton Saints back to winning ways as they picked up a 25-20 Premiership victory over Saracens at Stadium mk. Saints were by no means...
