Manu Tuilagi's idiocy might prove to be a blessing in disguise for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it a problem or a solution? Manu Tuilagi’s absence from the Rugby World Cup can be viewed in very different ways. Yes, in full fitness and in full flight Tuilagi is a devastating presence, but...
Sam Burgess will be named in England's World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath’s rugby league convert Sam Burgess will be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad this week, and remarkably, with Manu Tuilagi sensationally out of the tournament having pleaded guilty...
Tigers maul table-topping Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester Tigers booked a Premiership semifinal date at The Rec against bath, with a 22-14 victory over Northampton Saints that was built on pack power. Leicester welcomed their Premiership rivals...
Sarries race into play-offs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Chris Ashton's four-try performance was a fitting contribution to help Saracens secure their Premiership top four spot with a comprehensive 68-17 triumph over London Welsh. The flying winger crossed...
Match Reaction: Exeter Chiefs 44 Sale Sharks 16
1 decade ago by Sale SharksRob Baxter says he can't wait to see what his Exeter Chiefs are capable of next season after they narrowly missed out on a spot in this year's Aviva Premiership Rugby play-offs.
Exeter run in seven tries but fall short of Aviva Premiership play-offs
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs 44 Sale Sharks 16 Exeter Chiefs scored seven tries and played some daring attacking rugby at Sandy Park, but ultimately it was not quite enough to keep alive their dream of a first appearance...
London Irish 40-40 Wasps
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps will play in the European Champions Cup next season after a thrilling final-day draw at London Irish earned them a top-six finish. Utility back Andy Short scored a late try for the hosts...
London Welsh 17-68 Saracens
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWinger Chris Ashton scored four tries as Saracens thrashed London Welsh to secure a Premiership play-off place. The Exiles were nine points behind at half-time after tries from Nick Reynolds...
Chiefs fall short in play-off hunt
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyA record crowd at Sandy Park saw Exeter Chiefs finish their Aviva Premiership campaign by running in seven tries in their 44-16 victory over Sale but still miss out on the play-offs.
Exeter 44-16 Sale
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter Chiefs missed out on a first ever Premiership play-off place despite an impressive win over Sale Sharks. Chiefs led 15-11 at the break thanks to tries from Ian Whitten and Jack Nowell,...
