Russell: Glasgow Warriors success can rub off on Scotland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFly-half Finn Russell insists Saturday's success for Glasgow Warriors can provide a huge boost to Vern Cotter's Scotland side ahead of the World Cup this autumn.
England coach Stuart Lancaster was left with little choice but to drop Dylan Hartley before World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster simply had no choice. Once Dylan Hartley was banned for the first game of the Rugby World Cup against Fiji, his tournament was over before it had begun. It would not have mattered...
Owen Farrell 'deserved red card' for tackle on Anthony Watson in Premiership final, says Bath coach Mike Ford
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMan-of-the-match Owen Farrell should have received a red card for a second-minute high tackle on Anthony Watson in the Aviva Premiership final, Bath head coach Mike Ford said on Saturday night. •...
Saracens’ winning mentality proves too much for inexperienced Bath
1 decade ago by The TimesBath 16 Saracens 28 After falling at the final hurdle twice last year, Saracens knew how to get across it this time. They were smarter, more clinical and more composed. They destroyed Bath in the...
‘Previous experiences’ help Saracens overcome the final hurdle again
1 decade ago by The TimesFresh from out-performing George Ford, his rival for the England No 10 shirt on the big stage, Owen Farrell was quick to highlight the hard work and tough journey that brought Saracens to their second...
Farrell plays down Ford rivalry at Twickenham
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsOwen Farrell has been quick to play down any talk of rivalry between himself and fellow England fly-half George Ford when the two go head-to-head at Twickenham.
Behind the scenes at Twickenham with Tom Varndell
1 decade ago by The TimesFormer England wing on how the Bath and Saracens players will recover Alex Lowe takes you behind the scenes at Twickenham with Tom Varndell, the Wasps and former England wing, before the biggest game...
Dylan Hartley at fault but the verdict is troubling
1 decade ago by The TimesMany, many years ago, Harlequins played Nottingham in, I think, a cup match. The occasion was particularly important for two players, Nottingham’s Brian Moore, who was England’s premier hooker, and...
Jacques Burger intent on living up to reputation as man for big occasion
1 decade ago by The TimesJacques Burger describes rugby as “the ultimate man challenge”. In which case, let us all just agree that he has won the challenge. The victory is yours, Jacques. You are the ultimate man. ...
Clash of styles in showpiece but a shared story of salary cap controversy
1 decade ago by The TimesBath and Saracens meet today in an intriguing Aviva Premiership final, but success could be tainted by off-field circumstances The climax to the end of a brilliant season brings a brilliant final. ...
