European Champions Cup: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianNorthampton must take their chances to gain revenge on Racing 92, Alex Goode headlined Saracens’ dominant display and whichever Leicester side turn up, they are finding a way to winEven before the grandstand...
Comparing the Jared Payne and Michael Rhodes cards for similar incidents
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpTwo very similar incidents occurred during the Europeans Champions Cup over the last two seasons between Saracens and Ulster, but both had different outcomes. After a number of requests to look at both,...
Round 2: Team of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Nick AuteracStood out as Bath dominated Leinster in the scrum. Form like this only helping his chances for an England call up.2. Ashley JohnsonCame of the bench early but was important for Wasps in...
Owen Farrell’s flair inspires Saracens’ bonus-point victory at Ulster
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ulster 9-27 SaracensSaracens served notice of their European Champions Cup intent by overcoming the loss of two players to the sin-bin to claim a bonus-point win over Ulster. Michael Rhodes and Billy...
Match Report: Saracens 24 London Irish 14
1 decade ago by London IrishSecond-half tries from Jackson Wray and Alex Goode helped defending champions Saracens survive a scare against a London Irish side that ran the hosts all the way at Allianz Park.
England V Uruguay: Five Things We Learnt
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith England's less than memorable World Cup ending, they rounded off their campaign with a big win over Uruguay. Here are some of the things we have learnt Alex Goode dives over for a try for England...
Slade & Nowell Get Their Chance
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Slade and Jack Nowell will make their Rugby World Cup debuts in Saturday’s final Pool A game against Uruguay at the City of Manchester Stadium.They will be joined by scrum-half Danny...
Stuart Lancaster makes nine changes to England team that will face Uruguay
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Slade, Nowell, Care and Goode all selected for World Cup dead rubber• Sam Burgess dropped from squad while George Ford returns at fly-halfStuart Lancaster has handed maiden World Cup starts to four...
Changes to England
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Lancaster has named his team to take on Wales and rung the changes. The big talking points have been the inclusion of Owen Farrell at 10 which drops Ford to the bench and Sam Burgess starting in...
England announce 31 man squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have announced their 31 man squad for the World Cup, with Sam Burgess and Henry Slade included.The squad is as follows:Props:Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) Dan Cole (Leicester...
