England must pick Strettle - McCall
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySaracens boss Mark McCall believes David Strettle has done enough to earn a recall to the England squad following his hat-trick in Saturday's victory over Wasps in the London Double Header at Twickenham. "David's...
Young: 'Decisions went against us'
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby06 September 2014Saracens wing Strettle completed an impressive hat-trick in the penultimate minute of the first game of Saturday's season-launching London double-header. The 31-year-old's...
Strettle treble and TMO help Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens kicked off their Premiership campaign in controversial fashion as David Strettle's hat-trick sealed a dramatic 34-28 victory over Wasps at Twickenham on Saturday. Christian Wade's two second-half...
England still need to master key skills before 2015 Rugby World Cup, says Sir Ian McGeechan
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsNext Friday tickets go on sale for the 2015 World Cup. The minds of rugby fans are already drifting towards next autumn, and even this weekend – the first of the new season – it was difficult...
Leicester Tigers 36 Newcastle Falcons 17: England's Freddie Burns upstaged by Vereniki Goneva on debut
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFreddie Burns' debut in the bright Tigers spotlight was upstaged by one of the Aviva Premiership's most dangerous and clinical finishers at Welford Road. Vereniki Goneva only needs a few inches...
Farrell relishing All Blacks rematch this autumn
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsOwen Farrell is confident that with a little more attention to detail England are ready to beat the all-conquering All Blacks in their next encounter.
Owen Farrell: Being loud is part of my game
1 decade ago by The GuardianEnglands young half-back is excited by the challenge of the new Premiership season and the forthcoming home World CupOn a late afternoon at the end of summer, with this weekends start of a new rugby season...
Saracens v Wasps (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's Owen Farrell starts on the bench for Saracens' Premiership opener, with Mark McCall's side looking to recover from the disappointment of two final defeats last season. Charlie Hodgson...
Gustard backs Fraser for England
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 September 2014Fraser has returned to full fitness after nine months battling foot and ankle ligament damage, packing on muscle during his recovery. The 24-year-old was pushing for...
Our 2015 champions? Saracens, Toulon and All Blacks
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMick Cleary Quick-fire starters. Who will win the Aviva Premiership? Brian Moore Saracens. Sir Ian McGeechan Saracens. Damian Hopley Saracens. Will Greenwood Saracens. Mick Cleary Northampton. WG...
