Marcos Ayerza says Leicester Tigers are facing 'a real test of...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers prop Marcos Ayerza believes he and his team-mates are facing a major test of character.A hard-fought 18-12 win at London Irish on Sunday lifted Tigers back to sixth in the Aviva...
Scrum-half Evans moves to Bath
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAviva Premiership title contenders Bath have secured the services of Newport Gwent Dragons scrum-half Jonathan Evans.
Jordan Crane is not worried by Leicester Tigers try drought
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryJordan Crane said Leicester Tigers would be happy for their try drought to continue until the end of the season if it meant landing an 11th English league title.Tigers have not scored an Aviva...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 served up some scintillating rugby action this weekend, with some players in glorious form and others ending up shame-faced.Slade stars: Henry Slade slides over...
Analysis: All-action Jack Nowell lays down England marker
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith Stuart Lancaster pondering whether to start him against Ireland, Jack Nowell helped inspire Exeter Chiefs to a 32-21 victory over Harlequins. We analyse his performance.BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27:...
Spedding, van Rensburg star in Bayonne win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt was a weekend of upsets in Europe as minnows toppled heavyweights in both the French Top 14 and the Aviva Premiership in England.
Northampton sign Kessell
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAviva Premiership champions Northampton have announced the signing of former Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell.
Saints bolster scrum-half resources with Kessell
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNorthampton have bolstered their scrum-half resources ahead of next season with the signing of Cornish Pirates' Tom Kessell. Kessell featured in the Championship XV that saw off Canada back in November...
Exeter Chiefs show their resilience at Harlequins to move into...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoThey still try and talk about the team that are enjoying the journey but I think that is long gone – they are a top Premiership side, full stop. Those were the words of Harlequins director of rugby...
Bath in trouble following defeat to Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHistory continued to mock Bath as they failed to beat Northampton for the first time since 2011. Now they must hope it mock Exeters next weekend, when Bath visit Sandy Park to face a side who...
