Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...
Bath prepares for an expectionally exciting weekend as the Tour...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleNot sure what to do this weekend? Well forget about the chores and housework, as thousands of people are expected to make Bath their destination. Soak up the atmosphere and revel in the crowds as Bath...
London Welsh 0 Exeter Chiefs 52: Match reaction
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoRob Baxter praised the efforts of assistant coach Ali Hepher as Exeter Chiefs got their Aviva Premiership campaign off to the best possible start. Baxter's side ran in seven tries as they hammered newboys...
RUGBY UNION: Burnell: we must learn our lessons
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsJUSTIN Burnell said London Welsh must learn lessons from their 52-0 home hammering by Exeter if they are to compete in the Aviva Premiership.
Mum's delight at Leicester Tigers hat-trick hero son Niki Goneva
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryTry-scoring machine Niki Goneva showed impeccable timing in more ways than one with an opening-day Aviva Premiership hat-trick.His second-half treble came within a 17-minute spell that propelled Leicester...
Leicester Tigers 36 Newcastle 17: I've fallen back in love with...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThere was no indication of 'first night nerves' for Freddie Burns as he took his competitive bow for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. The fly-half thoroughly deserved the ovation...
Leicester 36 Newcastle 17: Tigers boss Richard Cockerill happy...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill praised his side's composure and a "massive" five points in their Aviva Premiership win over Newcastle.Four second-half tries, including...
Exeter rip up record books as Chiefs crush London Welsh
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Welsh 0 Exeter Chiefs 52 Exeter Chiefs recorded their highest score in the Aviva Premiership with Thomas Waldrom running home two of their seven tries on his debut. The former England No 8...
Wade provides eye-catching turn for Lancaster to consider
1 decade ago by The TimesIt was a case of try, try and try again on the opening weekend of the Aviva Premiership as George North, David Strettle and Vereniki Goneva all launched their seasons with hat-tricks, but it was the performance...
The LADdown- Your Weekly Rugby Round-Up
1 decade ago by Rugby LadWelcome to the 1st edition of ‘The LADdown’ your weekly rugby round-up. Every week on RugbyLAD.com we’ll be giving you a quick round-up of the week’s rugby and of course have a...
