Slade targets England World Cup call
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHenry Slade of Exeter Chiefs hopes his versatility can help him force his way into England's plans for next year's World Cup. The 21-year-old, who can play at fly-half or at centre, started for...
Henry Purdy hungry for more after bittersweet debut
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHENRY Purdy is determined to hang onto the number 13 jersey after a bittersweet Premiership debut. The Junior World Championship winner deputised for injured Henry Trinder as Gloucester slipped to a 25-22...
Henry Purdy hungry for more after bittersweet debut
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHENRY Purdy is determined to hang onto the number 13 jersey after a bittersweet Premiership debut. The Junior World Championship winner deputised for injured Henry Trinder as Gloucester slipped to a 25-22...
Arscott relishing switch to wing
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks' Tom Arscott is enjoying the freedom of his move to the wing after a first ever Premiership hat-trick in the win over London Welsh. The 46-8 victory was Sale's first...
Weekend rugby review: Further trouble for Newcastle and London Welsh as Bath impress with huge win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWhat is in a pitch? Quite a lot according to Northampton director of rugby, Jim Mallinder, who was asked for his view of Newcastle’s new 3G artificial-surface. “It’s great, it has made a...
Best of the weekend: Bath batter Tigers, Connacht shock Leinster
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBath Batter the TigersThere appears to be a new trend going around in the Premiership, one which sees supposed title contenders receive absolutely monumental spankings from their supposed rivals. It...
Biggar cautious after Ospreys start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDan Biggar says Ospreys must keep their feet on the ground after making a flying start to the Pro 12 season. The Swansea-based region have scored 16 tries in three wins that have taken them to...
Sale wing Tom Arscott relishes tough tests ahead after his hat-trick sinks London Welsh
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThree tries for Tom Arscott in this demolition of a forlorn London Welsh highlighted Sale’s pacy talent which will be tested fully in a demanding five-week spell which starts at Saracens next...
VIDEO: Henry Slade delighted to sign new deal at Exeter Chiefs
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHenry Slade admitted he was delighted to have signed a new three-year deal at the Exeter Chiefs. Slade, who is one of the emerging England stars in the Chiefs squad, said it was a “pleasure” to be...
Newcastle Falcons 10 Northampton Saints 35
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNorthampton Saints returned to winning ways in Aviva Premiership Rugby with a bonus-point victory against Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
