London Irish captain George Skivington defends Blair Cowan from Leicester 'punch' claim
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGeorge Skivington, the London Irish captain, defended his flanker Blair Cowan against claims from Leicester that he appeared to throw a punch in a first-half scuffle with Jamie Gibson in the Exiles'...
Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall tried to allay concerns over the fitness of Owen Farrell after the England flyhalf missed Saturday's 40-19 Premiership win over Sale with a thigh strain. Fears...
Geraghty sinks Tigers at the death
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyShane Geraghty's last-minute penalty handed London Irish a famous victory away at Leicester, winning 22-19 at Welford Road. Irish suffered heartbreak in last week's clash with Saracens, losing with...
Leicester Tigers team to face London Irish: Miles Benjamin starts...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMiles Benjamin comes into the Leicester Tigers backline for his first appearance of the season in tomorrow's Aviva Premiership clash against London Irish at Welford Road (3pm). Benjamin scored five tries...
Ford drives Bath to the top
1 decade ago by Rugby 365George 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...
Saracens edge Irish at the death
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyBilly 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...
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...
Irish claim first win in Newcastle
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLondon Irish claimed their first win over the Premiership season as they beat Newcastle 20-18 at Kingston Park on Sunday. Exiles held off a late charge from Falcons to secure a what could a be vital...
Irish hold on to down Falcons
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby14 September 2014Socino was just unable to snatch a draw for the battling home side, who were ultimately sunk by a controversial Andrew Fenby try midway through the second half. A break...
Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 374 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe first of a weekly feature this season, have a look at who we think enhanced their chances of playing at the Rugby World Cup in a little over a year’s time, and who took a step back this weekend. GOING...
