Some of the top performers from the weekends European Rugby
1 decade agoConor MurrayIt’s not everyday a scrum-half scores a hat-trick with Conor Murray producing another fine performance for his side. With Munster needing a bonus-point win to secure a home semi-final, Murray...
Billy Vunipola: I’m a team man now, for Saracens and England
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe No8 has learned from club disappointment and being dropped by his country in the past year and is now ready for the play-offs and the World Cup“It’s been a good season but an eventful one,” Billy...
Emotional May reflects on retirement after London Welsh loss
1 decade ago by SaracensLondon Welsh captain Tom May admits he was emotional after bringing his career to an end in the Aviva Premiership Rugby clash with Saracens on Saturday.
Emotional May reflects on retirement after London Welsh loss
1 decade ago by SaracensLondon Welsh captain Tom May admits he was emotional after bringing his career to an end in the Aviva Premiership Rugby clash with Saracens on Saturday.
Sir Clive Woodward 'linked' with France job
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSir Clive Woodward, who guided England to their 2003 World Cup triumph, is reportedly on an eight-man shortlist to replace Philippe Saint-André as the next head coach of France. The French newspaper...
Baxter hails 'fantastic achievement'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has said it was a "fantastic achievement" for his side to finish so close to the Premiership's top four. The Devon club missed out on a play-off place on points...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianWeary Haskell in need of pre-World Cup break, Leicester are in their element and London Welsh can yet grow into an attraction proposition• Glasgow secure Pro12 top spot and home advantage with defeat...
London Welsh 17, Saracens 68
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsLONDON Welsh’s Aviva Premiership annus horribilis was brought to a close with a heavy 68-17 home defeat to Saracens at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium on Saturday.
TMO (The Monday Overview)
1 decade ago by The TimesTeam of the season15 Alex Goode (Saracens) A classy operator, he reads the game so well and creates chances for those around him. 14 Chris Ashton (Saracens) His face does not fit with England,...
Chris Ashton sends Stuart Lancaster a reminder of his finishing ability
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Welsh 17 Saracens 68 Chris Ashton has never given up hope of resurrecting his England career and is keeping his fingers crossed that his four tries for Saracens against London Welsh on Saturday...
