England contenders: half a dozen Eddie Jones should consider for Six Nations | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrom a Fijian flyer to a specialist No7 via a steady scrummager and a Wasps wizard – six Premiership players who Eddie Jones should look at before he names his Six Nations squadThe Bath wing has not...
George Ford out to catch Eddie Jones’ eye by doing the business with Bath
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath fly-half faces Wasps in the European Champions Cup aiming to show new coach he is over the World Cup and should be England’s first choice againGeorge Ford finished this year’s Six Nations in such...
Saracens crush Oyonnax thanks to Alex Goode and Owen Farrell
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens win 45-10 in France• Mark McCall’s side take control of Champions Cup groupNo wonder Eddie Jones is showing such interest in Saracens’ coaching staff. This was the ninth win in a row...
Misfiring Bath and George Ford create England problems for Eddie Jones | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe fly-half’s poor form is affecting the whole team as well as letting Owen Farrell move ahead of him in the national pecking orderAll kinds of awkward questions hung in the air after Bath’s latest...
Round 2: Team of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Nick AuteracStood out as Bath dominated Leinster in the scrum. Form like this only helping his chances for an England call up.2. Ashley JohnsonCame of the bench early but was important for Wasps in...
Preview: Ulster vs Saracens
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster vs Saracens, (19:45) BT SportUlster get their European campaign underway as they host Saracens at the Kingspan Stadium. Last weeks clash with Oyonnax was postponed due to the events in ParisUlster...
Team of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola His work rate around the park was exceptional, putting in 16 tackles and carrying 7 times. Strong on the ball and got on the scoresheet early on.2. Jamie GeorgeThe England hooker...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens’ fast European Champions Cup start is fuelled by World Cup frustration, Aaron Mauger is modernising Leicester and Scarlets can be a superpower againThe pillars of a fine Saracens performance...
Saracens dominate Toulouse but miss out on bonus point
1 decade ago by The TimesOwen Farrell starred as Saracens swept Toulouse aside with a dominant first-half display on an emotional night for the French...
Saracens 32-7 Toulouse
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's Owen Farrell stars as Saracens produce a stunning first half to beat Toulouse 32-7 in the European Champions Cup.
