Owen Farrell seals Saracens’ American dream with win over Newcastle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Newcastle 7-29 Saracens• Farrell kicks five penalties and a conversion in PhiladelphiaOn a hot evening at the home of Philadelphia’s soccer team, a Saracens side featuring six 2017 Lions won “away”...
Premiership Rugby heads for new territory in aim to break America
9 years ago by Rugby WorldNewcastle will host Saracens in Philadelphia this evening as Premiership rugby aims to gain more marketshare in the USARolling out the big guns: Maro Itoje is primed to play on American soil for the first...
Weekend Watch: Pro14, Prem Rugby & Top14
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exciting weekend of European domestic rugby kicks off tonight with the showpiece of the lot coming from Belfast as Ulster host Pro14 reigning champions at the Kingspan Stadium (7:35pm). Pro14 rugby...
'We're in the foothills' – Premiership's attempt to crack America reaches Philly
9 years ago by The GuardianNewcastle’s fixture against Saracens in Philadelphia has not sold out but officials are hopeful that the sport will eventually get a foothold in the USPremiership Rugby and the promoter of Newcastle...
Rule-makers must lessen fears for game and widen appeal to young | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianThose running the sport not only have a duty of care to players, whether professional or amateur, but are also its custodiansThe second round of the Premiership may have spawned considerably fewer tries...
Newcastle's Dave Walder embraces Philadelphia challenge with spirits high
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Falcons’ well-travelled head coach is confident his side can showcase the club’s resurgence when they face Saracens in the USNewcastle and Saracens are in Philadelphia, preparing to play at the...
Schalk Brits angered at cynical play by Kahn Fotuali'i
9 years ago by Rugby DumpOver the weekend, Saracens hooker Schalk Brits was on the receiving end of a controversial penalty, being deliberately struck with a pass as he was attempting to avoid impeding play. The reaction and...
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldRoko-Houdini up to his tricks at Bath, Ugo Monye's stray dart, a Sea of Blue in Perth, the All Blacks unearth a No 6 to fear, lineout woes and why Schalk Brits lost his cool Spring in his step: Elliott...
Highlights: Bath Rugby v Saracens
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath claim a hard earned victory against the European Champions in what was a thrilling fixture. After shooting out to a 14 point lead at half time, Sarries staged a magnificent comeback and almost secured...
Weekend Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan appointed Maori All Blacks Head Coach McMillan, a Bay of Plenty centurion, transitioned into coaching 15 years ago, while finishing professional rugby in Japan. Full story Moore...
