Stuart Bathgate: Vern Cotter’s choices limited
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThat is the position in which Vern Cotter finds himself as he looks forward – if that is the right phrase – to his team’s next game, against England at Twickenham a week on Saturday. Few players...
What The Butler Saw: Jonny May was unlucky to be dropped by...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoI was most impressed with the way Jonny May reacted to some pretty harsh treatment from Stuart Lancaster and England. I know international rugby is the pinnacle and therefore it can be a cut-throat business,...
Opta stats for Aviva Premiership Rugby: Round 16
1 decade ago by London WaspsHarlequins did not have quite enough in reserve to beat reigning champions Northampton Saints last weekend but Charlie Walker and Marland Yarde left Franklin's Gardens with much credit in the bank.
Leicester Tigers must build on form that saw off Sale, says Geoff...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLock-forward Geoff Parling praised Leicester Tigers' "outstanding" teamwork after a terrific first-half performance guided them to a 28-8 victory over Sale. Parling, released from England duty and...
Now we have to bounce back against Northampton after defeat at...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJames Hook admits Gloucester hit the self-destruct button in their 32-21 defeat to Wasps on Sunday. The Cherry and Whites appeared in control of the encounter after opening up a 10-0 lead at the Ricoh...
Kane Palma-Newport 'excited' by first league start for Bath Rugby...
1 decade ago by Bath ChroniclePatient prop Kane Palma-Newport was excited and delighted to start another Premiership game for his beloved Bath. Before he packed down against Exeter Chiefs it had been more than three years since the...
Best of the weekend: Ireland strike decisive blow in Six Nations title race
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogItaly stun Scotland with last minute scoreItaly produced a last minute penalty try to break Scottish hearts at Murrayfield. All of Scotland’s progress over the opening two weekends was dashed by a...
Leicester Tigers 28 Sale 8: Who'd have thought a home semi could...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers moved to within one point of a home semi-final berth with a 28-8 win over Sale Sharks. Let that fact sink in for a minute. After a season that has been riddled with injuries, continuity...
Scotland desire new dawn after Edoardo Gori leads Italy to Six Nations win
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Scotland 19-22 Italy• Scrum-half manufactures win at Murrayfield• More rugby union news Continue reading...
Aviva Premiership Rugby Round 16 - round-up
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyDirector of rugby Dai Young had his son to thank after the flanker's try double lifted Wasps back into the top four of the Aviva Premiership Rugby table.
