We always say it will be the most competitive season, but this ones scary
1 decade ago by The GuardianFive London-based head coaches, one table, no holds barred. Harlequins Conor OShea, Saracens Mark McCall, London Irishs Brian Smith, Wasps Dai Young and London Welshs Justin Burnell discuss this years...
Five James Simpson-Daniel magical moments
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoFive James Simpson-Daniel magical momentsHere are five of our favourite moments of Simpson-Daniel magic. Vote for your favourite below. Simpson-Daniel creates a try in Gloucester’s 60-9 Zurich play-off...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBENETTON TREVISOCoach: Umberto CasellatoKey players in: Jayden Hayward (Western Force), Rupert Harden (Gloucester), Joe Carlisle (London Wasps), Salesi Manu (Force), Sam Christie (Waikato)Key players out:...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLONDON WELSHCoaches: Justin Burnell, Gordon Ross, Ollie Smith, Matthew FergusonKey players in: Olly Barkley, Nic Reynolds (both Scarlets), Tristan Roberts (Bristol), Taione Vea (Wasps), Cameron Goodhue,...
Local rugby: New-look Loughborough Students look forward to...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLoughborough Students have a history of winning titles but securing a third consecutive season at National One level was arguably their biggest achievement to date. The university's main aim is to provide...
James Haskell: Ive a 20-inch neck, narrow waist and bulging thighs
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe new Wasps captain on the difficulties of suit fittings, carpet cleaning and following in Lawrence Dallaglios footstepsHi James, how are you? Im very well thank you Small Talk, how are you?Oh I cant...
Preview: Saracens v Wasps
1 decade ago by London WaspsSaracens return to the scene of their narrow defeat in the Aviva Premiership final just over three months ago; a venue where they had won their previous three Premiership matches.
VIDEO – Wade has "got his swagger back” says Haskell
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedJames Haskell is intent on returning the glory days to Wasps and believes “world class” young England duo Christian Wade and Joe Launchbury can provide the spark and steel they require to start that...
Can players avoid World Cup burnout?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThursday, 18 September, will mark exactly one year until England open their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil against Fiji at Twickenham. For the players, it will be the start of...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBATH RUGBYCoaches: Mike Ford, Toby Booth, Neil HatleyKey players in: Sam Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs – October), Henry Thomas (Sale), Luke Arscott (Exeter), Nick Auterac (Saracens)Key players out:...
