Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mark Lambert The Harlequins prop was one of the standout performers in the forward pack in his side's clash with Northampton this weekend. He was impressive at scrum time, consistently piling...
Top 5 Performers of the Evening
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJuan Pablo Socino - Newcastle Falcons Socino ran rampant against the London Irish defence carrying with intent at every opportunity. The centre made a magnificent line straight through the middle of...
Newcastle Falcons flying high in Premiership after years of turbulence | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianIt would be a landmark of genuine local significance should Dean Richards’ side beat London Irish on Friday and finish the weekend top of the PremiershipExactly 20 years ago Newcastle Falcons were in...
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldHenry Slade shines as Chiefs power on, Nathan Hughes's act of kindness, Finn Russell's perfect 16, Matt Banahan chasing a record and Barrett-esque magic from Henry Trinder Flying Saint: Ahsee Tuala...
Highlanders appoint Glenn Delany as defence coach
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced the experienced Glenn Delaney as their new defence coach. Delaney currently holds the position of Canterbury head coach and will start with the Highlanders, on a two...
Imagine the hype if Henry Trinder was an All Black
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was in Berkeley on Friday at the very moment Henry Trinder produced his run-and-passing sequence vs Worcester to create that wonder try for Billy Twelvetrees. ,
Two dazzling tries from Rob Horne sees Northampton victorious at London Irish
9 years ago by The Guardian• London Irish 25-40 Northampton• Saints’ first-half onslaught opened up match-winning leadNot exactly the homecoming London Irish were hoping for, rather a few home truths on a first Premiership...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola Vunipola's work rate for the hour he was on the field against Sale was top notch as Saracens racked up a strong win over Sale. Mako made 40 metres going forward, making 12 carries...
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith scraps dull box kicking
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There was so much to admire about New Zealand’s superb 57-0 win over South Africa but what I enjoyed most was the complete lack of box kicking from Aaron Smith. ,
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ellis Genge The Leicester loose-head put in another incredible performance for his side this weekend. He made an impressive 11 carries, beating three defenders and wreaking havoc amongst...
