Saints bring in Kessell from Pirates
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints will sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell for the 2015-16 season. The 25-year-old has meanwhile signed a short-term deal with Bristol, but will be loaned back to fellow...
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...
Mike Tindall: get rid of protective gear for rugby kids
1 decade ago by The TelegraphChildren do not need to wear protective gear when playing rugby, according to Mike Tindall, who urged schools and clubs to “get rid of all that” and teach “proper tackling technique” instead. Skull...
Worcester extend winning record
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester had to come from 17-0 down at half time to beat Bedford and maintain their record winning run and stay top of the Championship table. An early Jake Sharp drop-goal and two converted...
The making of Jonathan Joseph, England's rising star
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBarely was the baby Jonathan Joseph out of the delivery suite than his father Ivan, a dexterous fly-half in his day for Northampton, started scheming his rugby future. A booklet comprising...
Danny Cipriani rejects Toulon and Harlequins to sign new two-year Sale deal in huge boost for England
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland star Danny Cipriani has rejected the advances of French giants Toulon by signing a new two-year deal with Sale Sharks. The club claims Cipriani's decision to commit his future to...
Worcester to sign scrum-half Baldwin
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBristol scrum-half Luke Baldwin has agreed to join current Championship leaders Worcester Warriors at the end of the current season. Former Saracens player Baldwin, 24, has made 20 appearances...
Cipriani turns down Toulon for new Sale contract
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumDanny Cipriani has rejected a big-money move to European champions Toulon to sign a new contract with Sale, according to a report. The fly-half is set to sign a two-year extension to his deal at the...
Baldwin set for Bristol departure
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScrum-half Luke Baldwin will not play again for Bristol this season after agreeing a summer move to a rival Championship club. Baldwin signed from Saracens in December 2013 and has made nine...
Goode agrees move to London Irish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExperienced fly-half Andy Goode will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join Premiership rivals London Irish. The 34-year-old is the second-highest points scorer in Premiership history,...
