Geoff Cross Beard Shave
1 decade ago by London IrishOne of the best beards, if not the best, in rugby finally met its destiny this afternoon (31st March) all in the name of charity ahead of London Irish's European Challenge Cup quarter final against Edinburgh.
Cross loses beard for charity
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyScotland international Geoff Cross has completed his year-long beard-growing fund-raiser after it was shaved off at London Irish’s training ground.
EPCR Champions & Challenge Cup - Premiership Clubs Launch
1 decade agoWith the quarter finals taking place this weekend we take a look back at the excitement of the tournament ahead of kick off as well as what it means to the players & captains to play in the EPCR Champions...
London Irish v Edinburgh: Old friends square off
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanA MERCHISTON Castle School reunion could go a long way to deciding if Edinburgh can make it to the European Challenge Cup semi-finals when they take on London Irish this weekend.
Champions Cup semi-finals venues confirmed
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumToulon will return to a happy hunting ground if they beat Wasps on Sunday in the last of the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-finals. The draw has been made for the semi-final and if Toulon see...
Bath wary of 'dangerous' Leinster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFirst-team coach Toby Booth has said Bath are aware of the threat posed by Irish side Leinster ahead of their Champions Cup quarter-final tie. Mike Ford's side won their final four games to reach...
Weekend rugby review: Why are Chris Ashton and David Strettle not England's wingers?
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt does make you wonder watching Saracens how Chris Ashton and David Strettle are not England's wingers. At club level they are both outstanding and consistent, the arch poachers. And it is not as...
Geoff Cross to shave off beard for charity
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanCross has become known for his trademark bushy beard, which he has been growing for the last 12 months, and although tempted to keep it longer, will remove it completely upon reaching his £10,000 target. ...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianChris Ashton shows England form for Saracens, Newcastle need home help to survive and George North should make his health a priorityTwo former England right-wings were on the field at Wembley, but while...
Newcastle’s Dean Richards fumes at yellow-card rulings but also his defence
1 decade ago by The Guardian• London Irish 22-21 Newcastle• London Irish earn fillip in buildup to European Challenge Cup quarter-final• Chris Noakes seals victoryLondon Welsh’s demise has allowed these clubs to escape the...
