13 New Zealanders named in 26-man Barbarians squad to play All Black
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarians coach Robbie Deans has named thirteen New Zealanders in his 26-man Barbarians squad to play the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday. The squad includes former All Blacks...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: James Haskell is too muscular
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There were plenty of talking points from the Northampton-Wasps match on Saturday. Dan Robson's try should have stood, meanwhile James Haskell looks too heavy. ,
Highlights: Saracens v London Irish
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens really came into action in the second half after a leading by only 7 points at the half time mark. A first half try from Vuniploa and three missed kicks from farrel saw the score at 13:7. The...
Alex Goode delivers in style to help weary Saracens see off London Irish
8 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens 44-13 London Irish• Owen Farrell, Mako Vunipola and Liam Williams among try-scorersSaracens eventually stirred from their slumber to hit London Irish for six but, on the weekend when seven...
Jono Lance lifts struggling Worcester but Harlequins take their chances
8 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 41-35 Worcester• The Warriors earn two bonus points however rue missed kicksWorcester have trebled their points tally, snatching two bonus points with two tries in the last quarter of...
Charlie Hodgson: ‘Rugby union is unrecognisable from when I started’
8 years ago by The GuardianThe former England fly-half, now coaching at London Irish, fears the physical demands on young players may be too great with more matches being playedAs one of English rugby’s sharpest brains, not to...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' brave new back-row era
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones’s selection on Thursday signposted big changes in the England back row over the next 12 months. The Red Rose chief has put his faith in youth. ,
Highlights: London Irish vs Edinburgh Rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh won their opening game of the Challenge Cup with a comprehensive victory at Madejski stadium. Edinburgh held a 20-11 lead at the break after a Damien Hoyland try and two from Rasolea. Irish...
Owen Farrell must be made England captain for autumn Tests
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have plenty of advantages when building a Test team but possessing superior playing numbers is not one of them. ,
Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEtzebeth to lead Boks after Whiteley's return is delayed Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Outgoing Tour to the...
