Sunday Snippets
1 decade agoTough break for JDV: Springbok fans and rugby fans from all four corners of the globe alike were left grimacing yesterday, as replay footage showed the horrific moment Jean De Villiers suffered the most...
Chris Robshaw’s England are rewarded for their industry and iron will | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland were bloodied and bruised as they toughed it out for a victory that was far from perfect but full of guts• Match report: England 26-17 AustraliaTwo minutes from the final whistle, there was a...
England need not panic – they can match anyone at the World Cup | Michael Aylwin
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland’s autumn performances have attracted unfair criticism – given the circumstances, Stuart Lancaster’s team are more or less on track• Match report: England 26-17 AustraliaIt’s been a noisy...
Sam Burgess makes rugby union debut
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFormer South Sydney forward Sam Burgess made a short but solid 18-minute debut for Bath in the English Premiership on Friday night. Burgess came on in the 62nd minute in the centres with Bath in the ascendancy...
Burgess makes rugby union debut
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFormer rugby league star Sam Burgess has made his much-anticipated rugby debut for English side Bath less than two months after helping South Sydney win the NRL grand final. Burgess came on 23 minutes...
Exeter Chiefs 27 Saracens 19
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyExeter Chiefs claimed their fourth consecutive Aviva Premiership Rugby triumph as fly-half Gareth Steenson booted all the points to lead his side to an impressive victory over Saracens at Sandy Park.
Leicester 18-16 Wasps | Premiership match report
1 decade ago by The GuardianLeicester 18-16 WaspsThe fly-half Owen Williams produced a brilliant kicking performance to boot Leicester to an 18-16 Aviva Premiership victory at home to Wasps.The 22-year-old Welshman slotted six penalties...
Wales 12-6 South Africa | Autumn international match report
1 decade ago by The GuardianWales 12-6 South AfricaLeigh Halfpenny kicked four penalties as Wales beat South Africa for the first time since 1999 after an attritional battle against South Africa.The Toulon full-back missed just one...
Sam Burgess’s long-term future in rugby union may be in the back row
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘Barnstorming’ cameo for Bath reinforces coach’s view• England target will continue as a centre for now• Blast-off for Burgess in Bath cruiseSam Burgess’s long-term future could be in the...
Sam Burgess will be involved in Bath Rugby's upcoming European...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSam Burgess is firmly in Mike Ford's Champions Cup selection plans, as the head coach tries to resurrect Bath's European campaign.Having lost their first two pool games, Bath face must-win matches...
