Highlights: Sale Sharks vs London Irish
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA brilliant performance by Sale Sharks as the dominated London Irish with Denny Solomona scoring a double before halftime. Sale lead by 24 points at the break but were only able to add another two...
'We're in the foothills' – Premiership's attempt to crack America reaches Philly
9 years ago by The GuardianNewcastle’s fixture against Saracens in Philadelphia has not sold out but officials are hopeful that the sport will eventually get a foothold in the USPremiership Rugby and the promoter of Newcastle...
Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v London Irish
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Homeside come away with a bonus point victory after a dominant first half performance and a clinical defensive effort in the Second half. The Exiles were killed by the unforced errors and the conditions...
CLIVE WOODWARD: Rhys Priestland shows value of drop goals
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Semesa Rokoduguni's brace of late tries played a big part in Bath's fine win over Saracens but the real match-winner for me was Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland. ,
Rob Baxter pays tribute to unflappable Exeter after win over London Irish
9 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 37-7 London Irish• Don Armand scores two tries to give champions their opening victoryRob Baxter praised the Premiership champions’ composure as Exeter bounced back from defeat at Gloucester...
Marcus Smith: The potential Thrilla from Manila
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins 18-year-old fly-half Marcus Smith sent shockwaves through Premiership Rugby last weekend when he was named to start in the No.10 shirt for Harlequins season opener against London Irish at Twickenham. Smith...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourt backs ARU’s decision to cut Western Force from Super Rugby The NSW Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by RugbyWA to keep the Western Force in Super Rugby. The dismissed appeal...
Premiership Rugby: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Rob Vickers - Newcastle Falcons Dominant shift from the Falcons loosehead against a powerful Worcester pack, strong at set-piece and made a big impact in defence with 10 tackles. Rewarded with a first-half...
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldLondon Irish surprise the pundits as the tries flow, a promising start for the new laws, Sam Simmonds and Schalk Brits impress mightily, and the shirt that doesn't wash Good to be back: Topsy Ojo (left)...
Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership's opening weekend
9 years ago by The GuardianBath’s poor away form could be a thing of the past, Gloucester broke their habit of poor starts as they upset Exeter and London Irish returned in styleTodd Blackadder was in little doubt over where Bath...
