Owen Farrell takes pride in Saracens' passion to reach Premiership final after 29-24 victory over Northampton
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe killer kick, the punch of delight, the passionate embrace at the final whistle, Owen Farrell epitomises the spirit and sense of togetherness that is at the heart of a Saracens side intent on rekindling...
Aviva Premiership Rugby round-up: Semi-final Weekend
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersSaracens fought valiantly to book their place in next Saturday's Aviva Premiership Rugby final, and director of rugby Mark McCall admits he is keen to keep faith with the line-up that got them there.
Jonny May has final word to end thrilling contest in Gloucester’s favour
1 decade ago by The TimesGloucester 40 Connacht 32 (aet; 25-25 after 80 mins) Jonny May scored a memorable try in extra-time to keep Gloucester’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s European Champions Cup on track. ...
Northampton Saints lack quality when they need it most
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe fact that everybody knows the rules concerning the Aviva Premiership play-offs doesn’t lessen the pain of finishing top of the table at the end of the regular season but not having your day of glory...
James O'Connor comes up with Blooper of the Season as he gifts the Sharks a try
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpPoor James O'Connor. Things just didn't go well for him against the Sharks on Friday night, including a bit of a halftime spat with a team mate, then late in the game with this absolute howler of...
Selection dilemma for Saracens
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySaracens expect to go in to next week’s Aviva Premiership final against Bath with a fully fit squad - creating a major selection headache for boss Mark McCall.
England squad greater than sum of its parts
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt would be very easy to dismiss England’s 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup as a declaration of uncertainty, of bets being hedged. Prop Joe Marler could make a World XV And you could...
Ford: Bath will keep attacking
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMike Ford will stand by Bath’s attacking principles in the Aviva Premiership final against Saracens on Saturday.
Bath 47 Leicester 10 match report: Matt Banahan scores hat-trick as Tigers are tamed
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath are back. They will face Saracens in next weekend’s Aviva Premiership final, their first final in this competition since 2004, and it is only right and proper that they should be there. They...
Peter Stringer among the tries as Bath obliterate Leicester to set up Saracens finale
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBath will meet Saracens in next Saturday's Aviva Premiership final after three Matt Banahan tries helped send them to Twickenham for the first time since 2004.
