Bell surprised by award nomination
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJersey back Tommy Bell says he is surprised to have been nominated for the inaugural Championship player of the month award. The 21-year-old has scored three tries in four games for the islanders,...
Mark Atkinson exceeding his expectations at Gloucester
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoMark Atkinson admits he is playing catch-up but is exceeding even his own expectations at Gloucester. The strapping centre has taken an unconventional route to the top-flight but confirmed his potential...
Preview: Sale Sharks v Wasps
1 decade ago by London WaspsSale Sharks' only victory in their last six Aviva Premiership Rugby matches was 46-8 at home to London Welsh in round 3 this season.
England's Alex Corbisiero out of autumn Tests as head of RPA calls for greater welfare provisions
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsDamian Hopley, the head of the Rugby Players’ Association, on Tuesday night called for enhanced welfare provisions for players after two more England internationals, the Leicester lock Geoff Parling...
England prop Alex Corbisiero out of autumn Tests after picking up shoulder injury playing for Northampton
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland head coach, Stuart Lancaster, has received more grim tidings on the injury front with news that Northampton prop, Alex Corbisiero, has been ruled out until the New Year with shoulder ligament...
Bassett content to wait his turn at Wasps
1 decade ago by London WaspsJosh Bassett may be playing the waiting game so far this season but the Wasps winger insists the battle for places is only going to help him and the team.
Bassett content to wait his turn at Wasps
1 decade ago by London WaspsJosh Bassett may be playing the waiting game so far this season but the Wasps winger insists the battle for places is only going to help him and the team.
Wasps' Jones expecting back row battle on return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWasps' Sam Jones believes he faces a battle to get back in the club's back row following his return from injury. The 22-year-old suffered a frustrating pre-season and picked up a knock in the club's...
Rugby: Martin Crowson's five things from the weekend's rugby...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMartin Crowson looks at his five talking points from the weekend's rugby action. 1 The delayed England Elite Player Squad announcement has given players the rare opportunity at the start of the season...
Bath's big games count for little while Aviva Premiership keeps play-off format
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAnother week, another seismic encounter. Bath take on Saracens at the Recreation Ground on Friday night, their third big game in as many weeks. They humiliated Leicester, they eventually rattled...
