Saracens break record at Wembley
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEurope’s domestic leagues were back in full flow last weekend following the conclusion of the Six Nations, meaning that plenty of top South African stars based on the continent were back in action. Starting...
Tim Visser to leave Edinburgh Rugby for Harlequins
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanVisser, who is out of contract at the end of the current campaign, has spent almost six years at Edinburgh since signing from Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2009. The 27-year-old has scored seven...
Harlequins sign Scotland’s flying Dutch wing Tim Visser from Edinburgh
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Visser to join Quins next season after six years at Edinburgh• Former Wales prop Adam Jones secures move to Harlequins• Match report: Saracens 42-14 Harlequins• Talking points from the weekend’s...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianChris Ashton shows England form for Saracens, Newcastle need home help to survive and George North should make his health a priorityTwo former England right-wings were on the field at Wembley, but while...
Quins chief targets further signings
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says the club is looking to make more signings ahead of next season. Quins are currently eighth in the Premiership but have already announced the arrivals...
Sale 23 Gloucester 6, match report: Danny Cipriani's precision sends Sharks to brink of the play-offs
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDanny Cipriani returned from England duty to help steer Sale Sharks to within one point of the Aviva Premiership top six following a 23-6 triumph against Gloucester. Johnny Leota’s try and five points...
Saracens look to Paris after Wembley win over Harlequins
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt is remarkable to relate, but for Chris Ashton, next weekend’s European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing Métro will represent the high point of his season. While others have had...
Freddie Burns adds maturity to youthful flamboyance
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFreddie Burns knows all too well what it feels like to be feted as the golden boy of English rugby. For a good while, he was every romantic’s choice as a swashbuckling, fearless fly-half at Gloucester. ...
Chris Ashton still waiting in England wings after hat-trick for Saracens
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens 42-14 Harlequins• Discarded England wing showcases finishing ability in front of record crowdChris Ashton marked the weekend of his 28th birthday with two trademark tries that helped Saracens...
Diamond targets Europe as he rules out top-four finish
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSale director of rugby Steve Diamond believes a top-four finish in the Aviva Premiership is out of the Sharks' reach and is focusing on securing European Champions Cup qualification. Tries from Johnny...
