Five things we learned from Bath Rugby's 18-14 win at Northampton...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby withstood a late fightback to get their 2016/17 Aviva Premiership season off to a winning start against Northampton Saints. The 18-14 victory was their first at Franklin's Gardens since April,...
Solid Cipriani celebrates winning return to Wasps
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanDanny Cipriani’s Wasps return ended in victorious fashion at the Ricoh Arena yesterday after Exeter – Aviva Premiership runners-up last season – lost a healthy lead to suffer a...
Here's what the Leicester Tigers fans - and some players - were...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers looked dead and buried at Gloucester - 31-7 down and the home side being roared on by a large crowd.But the opening game of the Aviva Premiership season was to have a stunning and exciting...
Biggest comeback in Leicester Tigers history - what were the odds...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryGloucester Rugby 31 Leicester Tigers 38. It's worth repeating that scoreline because after 45 minutes of the Aviva Premiership opener at Kingsholm, the odds of that result looked long to say the least....
Leicester Tigers players deserve such credit for 'getting out...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryRichard Cockerill was naturally delighted with seeing his side open the Aviva Premiership season with a 38-31 win over Gloucester at Kingsholm.But the Leicester Tigers director of rugby knows that...
Premiership Highlights: Northampton Saints Vs Bath Rugby (Round 1)
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBath held on for a 18-14 win over the Northampton Saints in round 1 of the Aviva Premiership. The Saints had the better of the first half but failed to take their opportunities, missing two kicks at goal...
Saturday stat round up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHow great is it rugby is back?! Another great day of action which through up some cracking results. We take a look at the PRO 12, Aviva Premiership and TOP 14 to see how the stats compare against...
Quins given scare by Bristol
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyBristol demonstrated the target for their return to the Aviva Premiership extends beyond mere survival by giving Harlequins a fright before succumbing 21-19 at Twickenham.
Saracens storm past Worcester
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDebutant Alex Lozowski scored 20 points as Saracens began their defence of the Aviva Premiership with a bonus-point 35-3 victory over Worcester at Twickenham.
Cipriani: It will take time
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDanny Cipriani admits it is unlikely Wasps will be able to overhaul Aviva Premiership champions Saracens this season, instead focusing on a regular slot in the play-offs.
