Neal Hatley calls for Bath to tighten defence after defeating London Welsh
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIf the ambitions of Bath and London Welsh this season could not contrast more starkly, their players are likely to share a common focus on the training ground this week. The high-scoring nature...
Extra training for Bath after poor defending in win against London Welsh
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath 53-26 London Welsh Defence treated as an optional extra against London WelshA bonus-point victory that took them level with the overnight leaders Saracens earned the Bath players extra training rather...
Freddie Burns takes control of Leicesters victory at Exeter
1 decade ago by The GuardianExeter 20-24 Leicester Burns praised by Ben Youngs, Leicesters stand-in captainTwo weeks into a season may be a little early to be making predictions about where silverware might be going, but Leicester...
TRU's Rugby Stock Watch - Week 2
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionAnother bumper weekend of domestic rugby has given us plenty to consider for this week’s edition of TRU’s Stock Watch, not least a tight Welsh derby between the Newport Gwent Dragons and Ospreys,...
Aviva Premiership round 2: Round-up
1 decade ago by SaracensWasps have set the standard and now they must recreate it, says director of rugby Dai Young after watching his side battle to a 20-16 victory over reigning Aviva Premiership Rugby champions Northampton...
Wasps 20, Northampton 16: Match report
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere was to be no rolling back the stone this week, no coming back from the dead, as Wasps withstood a desperate late assault from the champions to lay early claim to one of the upsets of the season. ...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Wasps 20 Northampton Saints 16
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyAshley Johnson and Tom Varndell ensured a war of attrition burst to life, grabbing two tries in as many minutes as Wasps stung the reigning champions at Adams Park.
Coach Neal Hatley urges Bath Rugby to tighten up in defence...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleFirst-team coach Neal Hatley has called for Bath Rugby to sharpen up in defence despite romping to a 53-26 victory over newly-promoted London Welsh on Saturday. Bath touched down seven times in an 11-try...
Newcastle Falcons are gambling their Premiership future by installing an artificial pitch at Kingston Park
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Aviva Premiership will get its first sighting of Newcastle’s new artificial pitch at Kingston Park when London Irish visit on Sunday afternoon. It is an interesting development in so many...
