Cockerill laments Tigers axe after end to 23-year relationship
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeicester Tigers yesterday sacked director of rugby Richard Cockerill after an eight-year spell in charge. A 16-12 home defeat by Saracens on New Year's Day proved to be the final straw as the club dropped...
Robshaw set for scans on injured shoulder
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auChris Robshaw faces a nervous wait to discover the extent of his shoulder injury, with England ordering further examination of a problem suffered for Harlequins. The 30-year-old has been unable to take...
Warriors compound Quins' woes
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyHarlequins' poor away form continued as they crashed to a 24-17 Aviva Premiership defeat at the hands of struggling Worcester at Sixways.
Bristol comeback stuns Sale
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyTom Varndell equalled Mark Cueto's Aviva Premiership try-scoring record as Bristol superbly came from behind to defeat Sale Sharks 24-23 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Farrell shines as Saracens win
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFly-half Owen Farrell scored all 16 points as Saracens beat Leicester 16-12 at Welford Road to cement second position in the Aviva Premiership.
George North starts for Northampton for first time since concussion row
9 years ago by The Guardian• North on left wing to face Gloucester in Aviva Premiership• Anthony Watson on Bath bench for West Country derby with ExeterGeorge North makes his first appearance since being the subject of an investigation...
Hawkins agrees contract extension until end of campaign
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Hawkins has extended his contract until the end of the 2016/17 campaign, the Club confirmed today. The hooker joined on a short-term deal in September – has impressed in the blue and white...
Wasps set on taking Premiership top spot with win over Newcastle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Dai Young rests Kurtley Beale and Joe Launchbury for ‘massive’ match• Newcastle’s Dean Richards expects high try count in Kingston Park encounterDai Young is determined that Wasps should avoid...
Tusi Pisi sees red for in the air challenge during breakthrough Bristol win
9 years ago by Rugby DumpBristol finally picked up their first Aviva Premiership win of the season, beating relegation rivals Worcester 28-20, but had to do so with 14-men after Tusi Pisi was sent off. While chasing an up-and-under...
Newcastle v Wasps preview
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThomas Young will make his 50th Wasps appearance in Friday's Aviva Premiership trip to Newcastle Falcons.
