Match Reaction: Mike Ford happy with Bath Rugby's five points...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMike Ford was pleased Bath Rugby could bounce back with a bonus-point win after an "emotional" and "draining" loss in Europe. Bath saw off the plucky Newcastle Falcons 19-29 at Kingston Park last night,...
Edinburgh keen to put a cork in Irish celebrations
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn that heady final Saturday afternoon of the RBS Six Nations Championship, the Scottish hospitality laid on for our Celtic cousins could not have been more generous – both on and off the pitch. After...
Allan Massie: Headgear not guaranteed to make rugby safer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn the face of it, the idea of protective headgear makes sense. It is likely that some concussions would be prevented. On the other hand, the “law of unintended consequences” might come into play. ...
Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath 29, match report: Sam Burgess a winner in new forward role
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsSam Burgess’s first experience of life in the back row lasted an hour last night as he played his part in a victory that lifted Bath into second place in the Aviva Premiership. It was a solid, unspectacular...
Wasps forward Nathan Hughes has ban for kneeing George North in the head overturned
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNathan Hughes has had his ban for kneeing George North in the head quashed after RFU disciplinary bosses reversed their decision in what could become a landmark judgement. Wasps No 8 Hughes was sent...
Leicester Tigers: How the run-in shapes up for Tigers and their...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMartin Crowson looks at the last four games in the Aviva Premiership for each of the top six sides, and how the crucial run-in could shape their season. Northampton67 pointsExeter (A), Saracens (H at...
London Irish v Sale: Teams
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyLondon Irish host Sale Sharks on Sunday seeking back-to-back Aviva Premiership wins for the first time since February 2014.
Some talking points ahead of this weekends Pro12 action.
1 decade agoCould Edinburgh find themselves in the top 6 come the end of the weekend After two impressive performances against the Scarlets and London Irish in the Challenge Cup, Edinburgh go into this weekends games...
Palframan to make first Premiership start
1 decade ago by London IrishRichard Palframan will make his first Aviva Premiership start this weekend as one of Glenn Delaney's four changes to his starting line up to face Sale Sharks on Sunday 12th April at the Madejski Stadium...
Sale Sharks Team News
1 decade ago by Sale SharksSale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond has named his side which will take on London Irish at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday afternoon, kick off at 3pm.
