Tigers maul table-topping Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester Tigers booked a Premiership semifinal date at The Rec against bath, with a 22-14 victory over Northampton Saints that was built on pack power. Leicester welcomed their Premiership rivals...
Sarries race into play-offs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Chris Ashton's four-try performance was a fitting contribution to help Saracens secure their Premiership top four spot with a comprehensive 68-17 triumph over London Welsh. The flying winger crossed...
Match Reaction: London Welsh 17 Saracens 68
1 decade ago by SaracensChris Ashton insists Saracens will thrive on being underdogs in their Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final with Northampton Saints after he notched four tries in a 68-17 triumph over London Welsh that secured...
Saracens’ second-half show enough to book spot in semi-finals
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Welsh 17 Saracens 68 Mark McCall breathed a huge sigh of relief and then fixed his sights on upsetting Northampton Saints, the reigning champions, in a potentially monumental battle at Franklin’s...
Leicester 22-14 Northampton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester beat a weakened Northampton side already assured of a home Premiership semi-final to secure a play-off away to Bath. Jordan Crane crashed over in the corner from a line-out, but three...
Exeter run in seven tries but fall short of Aviva Premiership play-offs
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs 44 Sale Sharks 16 Exeter Chiefs scored seven tries and played some daring attacking rugby at Sandy Park, but ultimately it was not quite enough to keep alive their dream of a first appearance...
Leicester Tigers 22 Northampton Saints 14
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers booked an Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final date at The Rec with a victory over Northampton Saints that was built on pack power.
Dan Cole backing wounded Leicester Tigers to uphold proud play-off record
1 decade ago by The TimesLeicester Tigers v Northampton Saints The knockout phase of the Aviva Premiership season does not officially begin until the play-off semi-finals next weekend, but Leicester feel as though they have been...
Manu Tuilagi to miss World Cup after pleading guilty to assaulting policeman: timeline of highs and lows
1 decade ago by The TelegraphManu Tuilagi was earmarked for greatness from a very early age, and the Samoa-born centre has proven to be the most potent talent among his siblings, though also the most controversial, owing to his scrapes...
Trio set for final-day play-off race
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs and Saracens head into the final day of the Premiership season on Saturday battling for two remaining play-off spots. Third-placed Leicester play rivals and table-toppers...
