Ben Youngs urges Leicester Tigers to show their teeth against Bath
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe scrum-half has returned from a summer of triumph with England and now wants to help his club side perform to the high level expected of themThe Tigers have been sharpening their claws for today’s...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend's Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianBristol’s trials continue, Fotuali’i shines again for Bath and Saints show title credentials even in losingLeicester sit in the top four having won two of their three opening games but they could just...
Tigers hang on at Kingston Park
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyNewcastle fly-half Joel Hodgson missed a last-gasp drop goal as Leicester edged to a frenetic 14-13 win at Kingston Park.
Joel Hodgson misses late chance to snatch Newcastle win over Leicester
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Newcastle 13-14 Leicester• Hodgson fires last-minute drop goal wide as Falcons miss outNewcastle’s replacement fly-half Joel Hodgson missed a last-gasp drop goal attempt as Leicester edged to a...
Newcastle Falcons' 2016 signings and releases
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons has confirmed 12 signings so far this year, and has lost 16 players, 8 of which went to other clubs. Here are several players who binded themselves with the Newcastle side this...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 25th May: Wasps Agree Deal For Veteran Back Row George Smith: Wasps have announced the signing of 111 time capped Wallaby George Smith from Lyon. Smith, 34, will be the newly Coventry based sides...
Samu Manoa and Salesi Ma’afu among 10 Northampton player departures
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Phil Dowson, Alex Day, Joel Hodgson and Tom Ryder also leave club• Jim Mallinder: ‘The players who are leaving have all played their part’Northampton have confirmed the departures of 10 players...
Hodgson: Northampton Saints needed wake-up call
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsSale Sharks stopped a dominant Northampton Saints in their tracks last weekend and while defeat is never sought-after at Franklin's Gardens, Joel Hodgson believes it was a welcome eye-opener.
LV= Cup preview: Scarlets v Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints might be robbed of a number of stars on international duty but Joel Hodgson has warned Friday's opponents Scarlets that there will be no drop in standards for their LV= Cup clash.
Hodgson relishing new role at Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyJoel Hodgson's conversion from fly-half to scrum-half stepped up another level last week and the Northampton Saint admits the LV= Cup is the perfect chance for him to continue to hone his skills.
