Injury ends Simpson season
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps have confirmed scrum-half Joe Simpson will miss up to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury.
Banned Bai to miss rest of season
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester centre Seremaia Bai will miss the rest of the season after being banned for three weeks for charging in to a ruck in Saturday's win over Wasps. The Fiji international was sent...
A look back at last season's semi-final between Leicester and Northampton Saints
1 decade agoAs Leicester Tigers take on Northampton Saints this weekend we look back at their semi-final in last seasons Aviva Premiership with the Saints going on to to win the game and also the final. After...
Saracens boss is desperate - Diamond
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says Mark McCall is "desperate" after the Saracens boss questioned how motivated Sale will be for their trip to Exeter. Speaking after Sarries'...
Trying times for Richard Cockerill
1 decade ago by The TimesThe extremes of emotion experienced at this stage of the season were writ large on the face of Richard Cockerill, the Leicester Tigers director of rugby, when his side clung on to the lead against Wasps...
Kvesic ban puts him out of play-off
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby12 May 2015Kvesic pleaded guilty to a tip tackle and has been banned until May 31, meaning he will be ruled out of the tie against the eighth-placed Pro12 side. Meanwhile Leicester's...
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill lives in fear of missing play-offs ahead of Northampton showdown
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsRichard Cockerill admitted on Tuesday that he had been under pressure to deliver results at Leicester and that it would be considered a significant setback if the club did not defeat Northampton on Saturday...
Sam Burgess tells Stuart Lancaster he is ready for the World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath flanker believes he can make England’s extended squad• Mike Ford backing call-up to hand Lancaster more options• Sam Burgess should be playing for England, says Russell CroweSam Burgess...
Bath Rugby chief Mike Ford in the mix for Guinness Director of...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMike Ford is in the running for the Guinness Director of Rugby of the Year award. The Bath head coach is on the shortlist with Northampton's Jim Mallinder, Rob Baxter at Exeter Chiefs and Wasps' Dai Young. "We...
Gloucester academy duo selection for England Under-20s Junior...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester academy duo Lloyd Evans and Joe Batley have been selected for England Under-20s quest to win a third consecutive Junior World Championship title. Cheltenham-born Evans is one of three players...
