We are saying our prayers - Smith
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLondon Irish director of rugby Brian Smith is "saying prayers" that Tom Homer's knee injury isn't serious and that he will return to action very soon. The goal-kicker, who limped from the field against...
Match officials to September 14
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe match officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with J�r�me Garc�s refereeing the All Blacks versus Springboks clash. Rugby ChampionshipAustralia vs Argentina at Skilled Park,...
Aviva Premiership highlights
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperNorthampton 53 Gloucester 6 Leicester 36 Newcastle 17 Saracens 34 Wasps 28 London Irish 15 Harlequins 20 Sale 20 Bath 29 London Welsh 0 Exeter 52 Coming soon
Aviva Premiership Round 1: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Lucky number 11When was the last time we saw three hat-tricks in one weekend of the Premiership? I’m not sure the internet has those sort of stats without hours of research, but it must be some...
Aviva Premiership talking points: round one
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedIn the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, this Aviva Premiership campaign is set to be an extremely intriguing one. Indeed, the competition kicked off this weekend and produced some enthralling encounters. ...
Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...
The Monday overview: George North stars for Saints
1 decade ago by The TimesTry of the week George North Northampton v Gloucester James Wilson, the full back, offloaded to George Pisi and the Samoa centre delivered a one-handed pass out of the tackle to North, who spun brilliantly...
Marland Yarde struggles to make impact as Harlequins edge out London Irish
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMarland Yarde was as frustrated as the Twickenham crowd after he was given little opportunity to impress against the club he left at the end of last season. Yarde has scored four tries in five...
Marland Yarde struggles to make impact as Harlequins edge out London Irish
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMarland Yarde was as frustrated as the Twickenham crowd after he was given little opportunity to impress against the club he left at the end of last season. Yarde has scored four tries in five...
London Irish v Harlequins – Double Header Part 2
1 decade ago by In The LooseLondon Irish v Harlequins – Double Header Part Two The second game of the afternoon saw London Irish take the home team dressing room; their opposition Harlequins; close neighbours to the big stadium...
