Aviva Premiership Round 2: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Competition for placesStuart Lancaster must be scratching his head. In several positions, the opening two rounds of the Premiership have seen some real strength in depth emerge. Will Fraser was...
Yarde ready for 'good friend' Wade
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHarlequins winger Marland Yarde will know what to expect when he takes on Wasps flyer Christian Wade this weekend. Neither of the England internationals lack for pace and will face off in what is sure...
Socino not to blame - Richards
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards has absolved Juan Pablo Socino of blame for Sunday's Premiership defeat by London Irish. Although Falcons scored three tries, the Argentine centre...
Aviva Premiership round 2 highlights
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperHarlequins 0 Saracens 39 Bath 53 London Welsh 26 Exeter 20 Leicester 24 Gloucester 34 Sale 27 Wasps 20 Northampton 16 Coming soon Newcastle 18 London Irish 20 Coming soon
Geraghty the difference for Irish
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionLondon Irish did their homework to come up with a 20-18 win over Newcastle Falcons on their new synthetic pitch at Kingston Park.
Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro12 and Top 14 weekend review: Will Fraser inspires Saracens win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAll predictions that this would be the most challenging, most competitive Aviva Premiership for many a year were blown apart by Saracens's 39-0 away victory over Harlequins. Quins were champions...
Best of the weekend: Wasps stun champions, NZ remain unbeaten
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSarries smash Quins and Wasps stun SaintsAfter last weekend, you may have been forgiven for thinking that the new Aviva Premiership season had an air of predictability round it – but thankfully, that...
Extra training for Bath after poor defending in win against London Welsh
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath 53-26 London Welsh Defence treated as an optional extra against London WelshA bonus-point victory that took them level with the overnight leaders Saracens earned the Bath players extra training rather...
Irish boss: Hard work paid off
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyLondon Irish coach Brian Smith admitted the hard work his team put in on the training pitch paid off in the 20-18 win over Newcastle Falcons on their new synthetic pitch at Kingston Park.
London Irish win at Newcastle after Juan Pablo Socinos late miss
1 decade ago by The GuardianNewcastle 18-20 London Irish Falcons losing run goes on as Wasps stun NorthamptonLondon Irish did their homework to come up with a win on the new synthetic pitch at Newcastle, who have now lost 18 top-flight...
