Premiership player of the weekend: James Wilson, Northampton
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldNorthampton Saints rocketed out of the blocks on Friday evening at Franklin's Gardens, starting their Aviva Premiership title defence with a 53-6 defeat of Gloucester. Their full-back James Wilson...
Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...
Leicester Tigers 36 Newcastle 17: I've fallen back in love with...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThere was no indication of 'first night nerves' for Freddie Burns as he took his competitive bow for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. The fly-half thoroughly deserved the ovation...
The Monday overview: George North stars for Saints
1 decade ago by The TimesTry of the week George North Northampton v Gloucester James Wilson, the full back, offloaded to George Pisi and the Samoa centre delivered a one-handed pass out of the tackle to North, who spun brilliantly...
Brian Moore: Why three Ps are essential for rugby glory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBenjamin F Wade, a controversial US Senator in the 19th century, said: “I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere. ” Well, he obviously did not watch Northampton v Gloucester on Friday...
Ben Youngs feels right at home with new Leicester Tigers partner Freddie Burns
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBen Youngs is convinced that his new half-back partnership with Freddie Burns can be a mouth-watering recipe for Leicester success in the Aviva Premiership and Europe. The England No 9 enjoyed...
Ben Youngs feels right at home with new Leicester Tigers partner Freddie Burns
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBen Youngs is convinced that his new half-back partnership with Freddie Burns can be a mouth-watering recipe for Leicester success in the Aviva Premiership and Europe. The England No 9 enjoyed...
Championship round-up: Bristol beat fellow promotion favourites Worcester 23-19 at Ashton Gate
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBristol celebrated their move to Ashton Gate with a last-gasp 23-19 win against Worcester in an opening-round clash between the two promotion favourites on Sunday. Worcester appeared to have...
Billy Twelvetrees: Gloucester Rugby WILL bounce back from...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBILLY Twelvetrees insists Gloucester will come back stronger after a disastrous opening day to the season. The Cherry and Whites were demolished by Northampton Saints who began their title defence in...
Billy Twelvetrees: Gloucester Rugby WILL bounce back from...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBILLY Twelvetrees insists Gloucester will come back stronger after a disastrous opening day to the season. The Cherry and Whites were demolished by Northampton Saints who began their title defence in...
