Livewire Watson runs riot at the Rec
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyMatt Banahan may have stolen the show on Saturday but according to Opta stats for Aviva Premiership Rugby, he was not the only man in Bath Rugby's back three to wreak havoc.
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldStunning attacking rugby lit up the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 semi-finals - but there were a few howlers too.Flying wing: Matt Banahan scorches in for the second of his hat-trick of tries. (Photo:...
Louw leads Bath to Aviva Premiership final
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrancois Louw's Bath will face Saracens in the Final of the Aviva Premiership after impressive semifinal victories for both clubs over the weekend
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action
1 decade ago by The GuardianBath midfield duo’s unique approach sets them apart while Saracens’ wolf pack has timed its run to perfection and Leicester’s backline needs Mauger changesIt is still perfectly possible that Bath...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySmith to Wasps: Wasps this morning have confirmed that Australia legend George Smith will join the Premiership side on a one year deal. The flanker has amassed 111 caps for his national side and has...
Owen Farrell’s fervour drives Saracens into battle with Bath cavaliers
1 decade ago by The TimesNorthampton 24 Saracens 29 In this season belonging to George Ford, there is something appropriate in that in the Aviva Premiership Final on Saturday, he will come up against Owen Farrell, his long-time...
Business as usual for Mike Ford after lessons learnt from final agony
1 decade ago by The TimesBath 47 Leicester Tigers 10 The Bath players will drive up the familiar, winding private road to their Farleigh House training base this morning, park their cars next to the 19th-century Gothic mansion,...
George Ford at Bath shows benefit of family values
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsPushy parents get a bad press. Many people raised eyebrows when Mike Ford signed his son, George, from Leicester two years ago, wondering how the Bath head coach would fend off the charges of nepotism...
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...
Bath stick to attacking style to tame Leicester Tigers 47-10 in Aviva Premiership semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThey make it sound so simple. Catch and pass, attack space, play what’s in front of you whether that is from your own or the opposition’s five-metre line. When Bath’s coaches and players discuss...
