Women's Premiership: round one preview
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe English Women's Premiership kicks off this weekend with an array of World Cup stars returning to league action. Following England's historic 21-9 World Cup final win over Canada last month, the Premiership...
Aviva Premiership talking points: round one
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedIn the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, this Aviva Premiership campaign is set to be an extremely intriguing one. Indeed, the competition kicked off this weekend and produced some enthralling encounters. ...
Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...
The Monday overview: George North stars for Saints
1 decade ago by The TimesTry of the week George North Northampton v Gloucester James Wilson, the full back, offloaded to George Pisi and the Samoa centre delivered a one-handed pass out of the tackle to North, who spun brilliantly...
Brian Moore: Why three Ps are essential for rugby glory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBenjamin F Wade, a controversial US Senator in the 19th century, said: “I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere. ” Well, he obviously did not watch Northampton v Gloucester on Friday...
Ben Youngs feels right at home with new Leicester Tigers partner Freddie Burns
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBen Youngs is convinced that his new half-back partnership with Freddie Burns can be a mouth-watering recipe for Leicester success in the Aviva Premiership and Europe. The England No 9 enjoyed...
Ben Youngs feels right at home with new Leicester Tigers partner Freddie Burns
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBen Youngs is convinced that his new half-back partnership with Freddie Burns can be a mouth-watering recipe for Leicester success in the Aviva Premiership and Europe. The England No 9 enjoyed...
Wasps winger Christian Wade is buzzing again with dazzling display after nine-month injury spell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphChristian Wade is happy to sacrifice his celebrity lifestyle to reclaim his place in England’s team. The Wasps wing was a regular guest at film premieres during his nine-month break from rugby...
Wasps winger Christian Wade is buzzing again with dazzling display after nine-month injury spell
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChristian Wade is happy to sacrifice his celebrity lifestyle to reclaim his place in England’s team. The Wasps wing was a regular guest at film premieres during his nine-month break from rugby...
David Strettle seeks England recall after hat-trick against Wasps
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens 34 Wasps 28 Wing position still up for grabs in Stuart Lancasters side Our writers predictions for the Premiership season The delay in the announcement of Englands elite squad has given Stuart...
