Warren Gatland's Wales heroes are in perfect shape for the World Cup
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Wales winning a Grand Slam could well set up a magical year for their rugby. The Welsh completing a Six Nations sweep would be a huge psychological boost. ,
Eddie Jones is ready for revenge after defeat by Scotland last year
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie holds grudges. This can be distracting but is a strength. You could see that when after the match against Italy he was still referring to the 'no-ruck' fiasco from two years ago ...
Premiership Rugby - Your Look At The MOTM's From Round 16
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother end to a fantastic week of Premiership Rugby. Plenty of highlight moments and key performances. We take a look at the Man of the Match for each game of Round 16. Bath Rugby vs...
Falcons provide late sting in tale at Wasps, Exeter edge out Worcester
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons gave their Premiership survival bid a massive boost with a last-gasp 20-19 win at Wasps and Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs edged out struggling Worcester Warriors to...
Premiership must publish the salaries and remove the ambiguity | Ugo Monye
7 years ago by The GuardianTalk of circumventing the salary cap is nothing new and what top-flight rugby union needs is opennessThis is a timely week for the salary cap controversy to erupt because it brings back memories of what...
Priestland puts the boot in on Sarries, Sale thrash Leicester
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens suffered a second defeat in three at Bath, while Sale Sharks piled on the agony for Leicester Tigers. Rhys Priestland booted play-off hopefuls Bath to an 18-9 victory that prevented...
Bath’s Rhys Priestland shows precision with boot to sink Saracens
7 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 18-9 Saracens• Sale thrash Leicester 32-5 after Kalamafoni dismissalFly-half Rhys Priestland kicked six penalties as Bath finally managed to hold on to a lead to topple second-placed Saracens...
State of Play: Premiership
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2 games tonight and 2 wins which shake up the table. A MASSIVE win for Sale sees them join the playoff hunt and up to 5th just 2 points behind Gloucester in 4th. Leicester's slim play-off hopes are now...
I want to see six England tries and a perfect scrum! England must set own targets against Italy
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will win on Saturday, that much is obvious. Italy have lost 20 Six Nations matches in a row, which should not sit comfortably with those who run the tournament. ,
Joe Cokanasiga and England’s heavy artillery primed to flatten Italy | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianThe selection of Te’o, Tuilagi and Cokanasiga alongside each other has been made with one eye on the World Cup and should give the home side formidable firepower at TwickenhamAs sure things go, sticking...
