James Haskell loses his cool with Joe Marler after water and choke incidents
9 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins got the better of Wasps with a tight 24-21 win at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday, and in the first half it was Joe Marler getting the better of England teammate James Haskell, as he goaded him into...
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldThe battle of the Sams, Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh, the All Blacks' near perfection, Israel Folau's hot streak, Dragons firing and Philadelphia spectacle goes flat Flash point: James...
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith scraps dull box kicking
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There was so much to admire about New Zealand’s superb 57-0 win over South Africa but what I enjoyed most was the complete lack of box kicking from Aaron Smith. ,
Wasps call for crackdown after Joe Marler and James Haskell fight
9 years ago by The Guardian• James Haskell sent off for grabbing Marler by the throat• Wasps’ Dai Young incensed by Joe Marler behaviourWasps have called for rugby’s authorities to take further action following Sunday’s...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ellis Genge The Leicester loose-head put in another incredible performance for his side this weekend. He made an impressive 11 carries, beating three defenders and wreaking havoc amongst...
Marcus Smith kickstarts Harlequins in hard-fought win over Wasps
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps 21-24 Harlequins• Marcus Smith kicks four penalties and conversionJoe Marler goaded James Haskell into a yellow card as Harlequins squeezed past Wasps 24-21 at the Ricoh Arena.Quins inflicted...
Dai Young’s forward thinking faces acid test from Harlequins’ Lions props
9 years ago by The GuardianWasps’ director of rugby has taken charge of the scrum and raised standards but Ashley Johnson knows Joe Marler and Kyle Sinckler will be a step up in classWasps lost last season’s Premiership final...
Weekend Watch: Pro14, Prem Rugby & Top14
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exciting weekend of European domestic rugby kicks off tonight with the showpiece of the lot coming from Belfast as Ulster host Pro14 reigning champions at the Kingspan Stadium (7:35pm). Pro14 rugby...
Christian Scotland-Williamson dominates Alex Rieder with huge hit
9 years ago by Rugby DumpYoung Worcester Warriors forward Christian Scotland-Williamson made this crunching tackle in last weekend's Aviva Premiership clash with Wasps, smashing hard carrying flanker Alex Rieder in an uncompromising...
