Sarries to relish Saints atmosphere
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens director of rugby Mark McCall says his side will not be intimidated by the atmosphere at Northampton in their Premiership semi-final meeting. Sarries secured their place in the top four...
Bristol 28-29 Worcester | Championship play-off final first leg
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bristol 28-29 WorcesterBristol, a side with a habit of tripping up at the final hurdle when it comes to the chase for promotion to the Premiership, go to Worcester next week a point behind the side...
England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
Bristol to use last year's 'hurt'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBristol will use the "hurt" of last season's Championship play-off final loss when they play Worcester on Wednesday, says wing Charlie Amesbury. Andy Robinson's side, who were pipped to...
Bristol trip suits Worcester - Betty
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester flanker Sam Betty says that Bristol's decision to stage the home leg of their Championship play-off final first can play into their hands. Bristol had their fingers burned a year ago...
Some of the top performers from the weekends European Rugby
1 decade agoConor MurrayIt’s not everyday a scrum-half scores a hat-trick with Conor Murray producing another fine performance for his side. With Munster needing a bonus-point win to secure a home semi-final, Murray...
Emotional May reflects on retirement after London Welsh loss
1 decade ago by SaracensLondon Welsh captain Tom May admits he was emotional after bringing his career to an end in the Aviva Premiership Rugby clash with Saracens on Saturday.
Baxter hails 'fantastic achievement'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has said it was a "fantastic achievement" for his side to finish so close to the Premiership's top four. The Devon club missed out on a play-off place on points...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianWeary Haskell in need of pre-World Cup break, Leicester are in their element and London Welsh can yet grow into an attraction proposition• Glasgow secure Pro12 top spot and home advantage with defeat...
RUGBY UNION: London Welsh sign off with another heavy defeat to pass 1,000-point mark
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsHEAD coach Rowland Phillips believes London Welsh’s nightmare campaign will make some of the players stronger individuals.
