Jacob Rowan is ready to take his chance against Chris Robshaw and...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJacob Rowan will step out of Matt Kvesic's shadow and lock horns with his rival today – England captain Chris Robshaw. Kvesic has been in imperious form this season and is seen as a genuine contender...
Chris Ashton: Time has come to gatecrash England party
1 decade ago by The Telegraph“This is my time now,” says Chris Ashton, and for a moment in what has largely been an effervescent interview, he is serious. It is clear that his desire to return to the England squad burns as...
Weekend rugby review: Why are Chris Ashton and David Strettle not England's wingers?
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt does make you wonder watching Saracens how Chris Ashton and David Strettle are not England's wingers. At club level they are both outstanding and consistent, the arch poachers. And it is not as...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianChris Ashton shows England form for Saracens, Newcastle need home help to survive and George North should make his health a priorityTwo former England right-wings were on the field at Wembley, but while...
Double delight for Saracens
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Chris Ashton and Chris Wyles both grabbed doubles as Saracens secured a bonus-point win over Harlequins in front of a world-record crowd at Wembley Stadium. The match attracted 84,068 fans at the home...
Saracens 42 Harlequins 14, match report: Chris Ashton scores two tries as Saracens move second
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens are gathering themselves rather nicely as the season approaches its business end. They were far from perfect here at Wembley in front of a world record crowd for a club match - the attendance...
Quins hang on for vital win
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby07 March 2015Quins had lost their last five matches in all competitions heading into the clash with the Exiles. Consecutive league defeats to Wasps, Exeter and Northampton had seen Conor...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: Round 17 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBath Rugby vs Sale SharksBath’s season has come off the rails somewhat, with three consecutive losses seeing them drop from second to fifth. There is a sense of symmetry to their game this weekend. ...
Opta stats for Aviva Premiership Rugby: Round 16
1 decade ago by London WaspsHarlequins did not have quite enough in reserve to beat reigning champions Northampton Saints last weekend but Charlie Walker and Marland Yarde left Franklin's Gardens with much credit in the bank.
Saints cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It was a case of all bark and no bite for Harlequins as tries from Samu Manoa, James Wilson and Tom Wood helped Northampton Saints to a 17-13 Premiership victory at Franklin's Gardens. The match started...
