Jimmy Peters: race pioneer of English rugby who emerged from the circus
7 years ago by The GuardianUntil 1988 Peters, whose father died in a lion’s cage, was the only black man to play rugby union for England. The sport’s historians are now starting to piece together his storyA century later the...
Lomani turns down Premiership move
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian scrum-half Frank Lomani has turned down the lure of playing for Wasps so he can spend time at home and also prepare for the Rugby World Cup. The Fijian Drua halback was linked to Wasps...
Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership’s weekend action
7 years ago by The GuardianHow long can Worcester allow Ben Te’o to twiddle his thumbs in the stand, could a rare defeat now galvanise Saracens and Sale would surely love Robert du Preez to stay onWorcester’s marquee player,...
Winning mindset, find your leaders and use local knowledge... eight steps to England World Cup glory
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There's no blueprint to winning a World Cup, but here are eight tips for England and Eddie Jones based on my experiences back in 1999 — and more importantly from 2003.... ,
Winning mindset, find your leaders and use local knowledge... eight steps to England World Cup glory
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There's no blueprint to winning a World Cup, but here are eight tips for England and Eddie Jones based on my experiences back in 1999 — and more importantly from 2003.... ,
WATCH: Ford makes beautiful assist for Tigers
7 years ago by Rugby DumpLeicester and England fly half George Ford provided a beautiful assist for winger Jonah Holmes to score Tigers’ first try against Harlequins in the 10th round of the premiership.
Buzzer Beaters and Heart Breakers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Leinster go 41 phases on the hooter and secure a remarkable comeback to sink Connacht in an epic Pro 14 derby, we decide to take a look at some of the best wins at the death. Ireland vs...
Jonah Holmes helps Leicester defeat Harlequins to end losing run
7 years ago by The Guardian• Leicester 35-24 Harlequins• Murphy marks permanent appointment with much-needed winThe losing run ends at eight. Leicester marked the start of Geordan Murphy’s tenure as permanent head coach with...
Reinach Steals the Spotlight as Saints down the Warriors
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northampton Saints climbed the Premiership table with a convincing win over the Worcester Warriors in tonight's only Premiership Rugby clash. Here are our Top Performers from the clash: Gerrit-Jan...
Alex Goode: ‘Everyone wants to knock Saracens off our perch’
7 years ago by The GuardianPremiership leaders head to Exeter on Saturday and their full-back says maintaining hunger when you have tasted success is always the hardest taskIt was hard not to feel sympathy for Alex Goode during...
