Leicester Tigers set to make few changes to side for Northampton...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will head into their do-or-die Aviva Premiership clash against local rivals Northampton with a virtually unchanged side. That means injury doubts Geoff Parling (ribs) and Leonardo...
Gloucester set to rest stars against Bath but Rob Cook in line...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester are set to rest their armoury of big guns for Saturday's West Country derby against Bath but could welcome back Rob Cook. With a European Champions Cup play-off looming upon the horizon there...
Exeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter nominated for director of rugby of the...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter has been nominated for the director of rugby of the season award. The head coach – who won the gong back in 2011/12 – is up for the award alongside Northampton Saints'...
North 'symptom-free' from concussion
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and Northampton wing George North says he is "symptom-free" as he recovers from concussion. The 23-year-old suffered a fourth head injury in five months while playing for Saints...
Symptom-free George North raring to go for Northampton Saints and Wales after concussion fears
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsGeorge North last night dismissed the notion people should be concerned about his state of health even though his national coach, Warren Gatland, stated at the weekend he was “hugely worried” about...
Martin Crowson's five things: Leicester Tigers hit all the right...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMartin Crowson looks back at five key talking points from a thrilling weekend of rugby. 1 Yes. That was Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill looking like he was close to tears on the...
Pitch battle holds key to Hibs ground share with Edinburgh
1 decade ago by The TimesFootball and rugby can co-exist at Easter Road but somebody must pay for a high-tech surface, Paul Forsyth reports Steven Pressley, the former Coventry City manager, has warned that a ground-sharing arrangement...
Leicester Tigers 'knew it would be tough and we did a job', says...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryWhen fans refer to players being "everywhere on the pitch", they could not have picked a better example than Leicester Tigers flanker Julian Salvi at Wasps on Saturday. Not only was the 29-year-old an...
England trio up for Premiership award
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland trio Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Billy Vunipola have been shortlisted for the Premiership Player of the Season award. Centre Joseph, 24, and 22-year-old fly-half Ford have both played...
England youngsters dominate player of the year shortlist
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsElliot Daly’s hopes of forcing his way into contention for England’s 45-man World Cup training squad, which will be announced later this month, have been boosted by his inclusion on the shortlist...
