Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 374 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe first of a weekly feature this season, have a look at who we think enhanced their chances of playing at the Rugby World Cup in a little over a year’s time, and who took a step back this weekend. GOING...
Match-winner Semesa Rokoduguni glad to see crucial score stand in...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMatch-winner Semesa Rokoduguni admits he was not sure whether his decisive try would be allowed to stand after his heroics secured Bath Rugby a 29-20 victory at Sale Sharks in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership...
Aviva Premiership Round 1: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Lucky number 11When was the last time we saw three hat-tricks in one weekend of the Premiership? I’m not sure the internet has those sort of stats without hours of research, but it must be some...
Ford welcomes England competition
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBath fly-half George Ford says competing for the England number 10 shirt will make him a better player. After missing the tour of New Zealand to have shoulder surgery, Ford made two tries and...
Ford shows his match winning credentials
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionBath coach Toby Booth paid tribute to George Ford as his match-winning display helped secure a 29-20 win at Sale in their Aviva Premiership opener.
Aviva Premiership talking points: round one
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedIn the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, this Aviva Premiership campaign is set to be an extremely intriguing one. Indeed, the competition kicked off this weekend and produced some enthralling encounters. ...
George Ford makes a claim for an England return with 19-point haul in victory over Sale
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsGeorge Ford insisted after his dissection of Sale that his decision to miss out on England’s summer tour of New Zealand was the right one and would pay off in the run-up to the 2015 Rugby World...
George Ford makes a claim for an England return with 19-point haul in victory over Sale
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGeorge Ford insisted after his dissection of Sale that his decision to miss out on England’s summer tour of New Zealand was the right one and would pay off in the run-up to the 2015 Rugby World...
Baths George Ford says Jonny Wilkinsons formula is not for him
1 decade ago by The GuardianInstead of kicking 40 every day I narrow it down to 10 or 12 Stuart Lancaster gives Ford more time to make his caseGeorge Ford may hope to fill the England boots of Jonny Wilkinson one day, but the 21-year-old...
Diamond sings Ford's praises
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySale boss Steve Diamond admitted an on-song George Ford was the difference on the day after Bath left the AJ Bell Stadium victorious. Sale completed a Premiership double over Bath last season but they...
