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Rugby union: talking points from the weekend's Premiership action

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Jimmy Gopperth gets a let-off for Wasps, England may benefit from resting Farrell, Ryan Lamb has a mixed game and it’s deja vu for GloucesterWasps were comfortably holding on to their 13-5 lead in the...

Wasps’ win at Northampton built on resilience after Danny Cipriani flourish

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Wasps’ fourth win in a row built on tenacity and defensive resilience• ‘We did not take our opportunities’ admits Northampton’s Jamie GibsonIt was fitting that Wasps clinched victory with...

Leicester’s Owen Williams boots away Bath’s perfect start to season

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Leicester 34-14 Bath• Williams scores 17 points after moving from centre to No10Owen Williams booted 17 points as Leicester ended Bath’s 100% record with a 34-14 victory and moved into fourth place...

Northampton’s Jim Mallinder demands more consistent use of TV officials

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Director of rugby questions why Chris Ashton’s bite not referred to TMO• Saints’ Alex Waller sent to sin-bin in same game after TV official was involvedJim Mallinder has called for greater consistency...

Aviva Prem Player Watch

1 decade ago by ultimate rugby

It was a busy day of action in the Aviva Premiership with 4 games taking place this afternoon. The biggest talking points of the day were Harlequins shock win over Saracens & Wasps winning away to...

Cipriani injury 'nothing serious'

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young eased fears over Danny Cipriani after the fly-half left the field with a head injury in Wasps' victory over Saints at Franklin's Gardens.

Wasps recover from early setback to surprise dominant Northampton

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Northampton 15-20 Wasps• Jimmy Gopperth scores 15 points as Wasps make if four wins from fourWasps had never before won the first four matches of a Premiership campaign and it will take Northampton...

Wasps punish sloppy Saints

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Wasps maintained their unbeaten start to the Aviva Premiership season with a hard-fought 20-15 victory against a sloppy Northampton outfit at Franklin's Gardens.

Bristol v Exeter Chiefs: Matchday live

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs travel to Bristol tonight for their first meeting with their West Country rivals since their famous Championship play-off win in 2010. Exe make the journey to Ashton Gate having finally won...