Semi-finals provide a glimpse into England's rugby revolution
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's not exactly Brexit. It's the opposite really, more an Anglicisation of Europe. And this takeover comes with a makeover, for it offers contrasting shades of new England. There is variety in the approaches...
Dan Carter’s Racing have the steel to survive deep in Leicester territory
1 decade ago by The GuardianRacing 92 are the odd ones out in the English dominated European Champions Cup semi-finals but are well accustomed to playing in a hostile environmentIt’s not exactly Brexit. It’s the opposite really,...
Dan Robson feels the buzz in Wasps bid to beat ‘benchmark’ Saracens
1 decade ago by The GuardianScrum-half on the rise at the Ricoh is relishing being in the European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against a side who can be knockout on their dayPremiership clubs are enjoying their most successful...
Mark Wilson digs in for the ‘cup final’ Newcastle cannot afford to lose
1 decade ago by The GuardianBack-row refuses to look down but knows defeat at home to London Irish could put the Falcons into Premiership freefallMark Wilson remembers the pain he felt when Newcastle were last relegated from the...
Christian Wade scores six as Wasps secure play-off berth with Worcester win
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Worcester 35-54 Wasps• Wade equals Premiership record on 100th Wasps appearanceChristian Wade equalled a Premiership record with six tries as Wasps climbed into the top two and secured a playoff...
Greig Laidlaw kicks Gloucester to victory as Exeter miss out on top spot
1 decade ago by The GuardianGloucester 16-9 ExeterExeter blew their chance to go top of the Premiership table after suffering a second dispiriting defeat in seven days. In a tight contest that remained scoreless until the second...
Worcester v Wasps (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news as Worcester Warriors host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).
European Rugby Champions Cup: English success? Enjoy it while you can
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThere has been a lot of talk about the resurgence of English club rugby after its dominance of the Champions Cup, says Adam Hathaway, but it won’t always be like thisCausing a buzz: Wasps' Elliot Daly,...
Wasps score epic try then snatch victory at the death through Piutau and Gopperth
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWasps came from behind to snatch a thrilling 25-24 victory over Exeter Chiefs in their European Champions Cup Quarter Final at the Ricoh Arena. The match ended with high drama, as the hosts' relentless...
Preview: Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby
1 decade ago by Bath RugbySale Sharks have won their last two fixtures in Aviva Premiership Rugby since tripping up at Wasps in round 17.
