Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Burger to retireThe 32-year-old has confirmed that he will retire from rugby after this weekend’s Premiership match.“Sunday will be the end of something really special for me. Going into...
Chris Ashton ignores Eddie Jones criticism and revels in Saracens form
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens 22-12 HarlequinsEddie Jones this week upbraided Chris Ashton for shoving an opponent but the Saracens wing continues to give the England head coach a nudge in the run-up to the summer tour...
Christian Wade scores six as Wasps secure play-off berth with Worcester win
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Worcester 35-54 Wasps• Wade equals Premiership record on 100th Wasps appearanceChristian Wade equalled a Premiership record with six tries as Wasps climbed into the top two and secured a playoff...
Bath captain Stuart Hooper retires after suffering back injury
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Lock quits game on medical advice with immediate effect• ‘I am sad to have not been able to retire on my own terms’Bath have announced the retirement of their captain Stuart Hooper. The 34-year-old...
Newcastle Falcons' Todd Clever backs Move Like A Pro
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons' Todd Clever still has plenty left in the tank to star in Premiership Rugby's Move Like A Pro campaign, as the 33-year-old American journeyman knows the importance of eating as healthily...
Warriors to link-up with global brand Under Armour
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWorcester Warriors have today announced a new agreement with global sports brand Under Armour, the US-based leader in performance apparel, footwear and accessories.
Bath Rugby: Anthony Watson has been banned for his red card and...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleAnthony Watson has been banned for two weeks and will miss the Bath Rugby's double-header against Sale Sharks. The 22-year-old received the sanction from an RFU disciplinary panel tonight for being sent...
Premiership Rugby puts Restart Rugby in the spotlight
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyRound 20 of Aviva Premiership Rugby on 15, 16 and 17 April will be dedicated to the official charity of the Rugby Players' Association (RPA), Restart Rugby.
Bath's Watson handed two-week ban
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBath and England full-back Anthony Watson is banned for two weeks after admitting two RFU charges in the loss to Saracens.
Bath’s Anthony Watson escapes with two-match ban for red card and abuse
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England wing will be back for Bath’s last two Premiership matches• Watson faced eight-week suspension for his conduct against SaracensThe Bath and England wing Anthony Watson has escaped with a...
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