‘I would pick Ford, Slade and Farrell. In that order’
1 decade ago by The TimesOn Wednesday, Stuart Lancaster announces England’s initial training squad for the World Cup. Owen Slot, chief rugby correspondent, leads a discussion with Times columnists Stuart Barnes, Ben Kay and...
The Crunch: the biggest hits of the week
1 decade ago by The TimesWatch the best of the Aviva Premiership action with The Times each week for the biggest hits of the week including Seremaia Bai’s charge into Nathan Hughes, of Wasps, during Liecester Tigers’ 26-21
Barbs about my body never hurt, insists Thomas Waldrom
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsRugby, we frequently hear, is a game for all shapes and sizes but there is a curious snobbery against players who do not fit the conventional mould in the professional game. Thomas Waldrom, for one,...
Damian de Allende's great form continues with big hit against the Brumbies
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAs far as textbook tackling technique goes, it doesn't get much more accurate than this monster hit from Stormers back Damian de Allende against the Brumbies. It's another highlight in an impressive...
The Top 5 Aviva Premiership Tries plus Highlights Wrap - Round 21
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe latest round of Aviva Premiership rugby saw the end of an era for two of the leagues greatest players - Ugo Monye and Mark Cueto - as the race for a playoff spot heads towards its climatic finish. ...
Prolific Clifford up for Discovery award
1 decade ago by HarlequinsAfter cleaning up at Harlequins' annual awards evening, back rower Jack Clifford is hoping to add another gong by being named Aviva Premiership Rugby's Land Rover Discovery of the Season.
A look back at last season's semi-final between Leicester and Northampton Saints
1 decade agoAs Leicester Tigers take on Northampton Saints this weekend we look back at their semi-final in last seasons Aviva Premiership with the Saints going on to to win the game and also the final. After...
Martin Johnson tells Steffon Armitage: Play here or forget playing for England
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘No exceptions’ for Toulon back row and Clermont’s Nick Abendanon• Former England coach warns exiles ahead of 20 May squad announcementWorld Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson thinks if Steffon...
If Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon wanted to play for England so much, return home, says Martin Johnson
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWorld Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson thinks if Steffon Armitage or Nick Abendanon wanted to play for England in the 2015 tournament they should be playing club rugby in the Aviva Premiership. England's...
Trying times for Richard Cockerill
1 decade ago by The TimesThe extremes of emotion experienced at this stage of the season were writ large on the face of Richard Cockerill, the Leicester Tigers director of rugby, when his side clung on to the lead against Wasps...
