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Ford drives Bath to the top

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

George Ford pulled the strings in imperious fashion as Bath fired a warning shot to the rest of the Premiership clubs. They produced a record-breaking 45-0 win over Leicester Tigers at the Rec that...

Harlequins 26 Wasps 23: match report

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Conor O’Shea, the Harlequins director of rugby, launched a robust defence of Chris Robshaw on Saturday night as the England captain’s inspirational performance helped to edge this pulsating...

Billy Vunipola scores with seconds remaining to lead Saracens to victory over London Irish

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Fortune favoured the brave at the Madejski Stadium as Saracens rolled the dice and hit double six to snatch victory from the claws of defeat against London Irish. Trailing 32-29 with less than...

Northampton losing to Wasps could be a blessing in disguise, says George Pisi ahead of Newcastle test

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

It will take a lot more than one defeat to dampen George Pisi’s spirits. Then again, Samoans are called 'the happy people’ and Pisi is a proud Samoan, despite having left for New Zealand aged...

Match Reaction: London Irish 32 Saracens 36

1 decade ago by London Irish

Mark McCall could only sit back and applaud his players' bravery after a bold decision not to kick for the posts late on paid off for Saracens.

Smith upbeat despite defeat

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith was proud of his side's performance despite seeing them deprived of a remarkable win over high-flying Saracens by a last-gasp Billy Vunipola try.

Quins get better of Wasps

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Harlequins held on to record a 26-23 victory over Wasps in their Aviva Premiership meeting at the Stoop. Chris Robshaw's try, as well as a penalty try helped Harlequins to a derby day win, though Wasps...

Saracens edge Irish at the death

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Billy Vunipola scored a 79th-minute try as Saracens came from behind to beat London Irish 36-32 in a gripping Premiership encounter at Madejski Stadium on Saturday. Irish stunned Sarries away from...

Last-gasp Sarries edge Irish

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

A last-minute try by Billy Vunipola from a driving maul saved Saracens' unbeaten record just as a rejuvenated London Irish had seemed set to pull off a remarkable Aviva Premiership victory.

Vunipola spares Sarries' blushes

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

20 September 2014Sarries - eventual 36-32 winners - had appeared in total control after 30 minutes, leading 20-7, before they were stunned by the enterprise of the home side, who outscored...