Saints alive again
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby21 September 2014Saints had been stunned by Wasps last weekend, going down 20-16 - but they delivered an immediate response at Kingston Park. Tries from Will Hooley, Alex Waller and Ken...
Northampton losing to Wasps could be a blessing in disguise, says George Pisi ahead of Newcastle test
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt will take a lot more than one defeat to dampen George Pisi’s spirits. Then again, Samoans are called 'the happy people’ and Pisi is a proud Samoan, despite having left for New Zealand aged...
Forgotten man Brad Barritt sends out a reminder
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperSaracens centre determined to win back his England place and after Billy Twelvetrees and Luther Burrell's shirts.
Centre Jonathan Joseph is in shape to make a big impact for Bath...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleTwo games may be too soon to judge anyone but Jonathan Joseph already looks to be on the cusp of a breakout season for Bath Rugby. The 23-year-old centre has been pivotal to both of Bath’s victories...
Aviva Premiership Round 2: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Competition for placesStuart Lancaster must be scratching his head. In several positions, the opening two rounds of the Premiership have seen some real strength in depth emerge. Will Fraser was...
Wasps 20, Northampton 16: Match report
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere was to be no rolling back the stone this week, no coming back from the dead, as Wasps withstood a desperate late assault from the champions to lay early claim to one of the upsets of the season. ...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Wasps hold on to edge champs
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWasps resisted a late comeback from Northampton Saints to claim a 20-16 Premiership victory at Adams Park on Sunday. Two tries in the space of as many minutes - from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell...
Saints slip to Wasps defeat
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby14 September 2014As an otherwise dull contest entered its final quarter, Saints' 9-3 lead built on three penalties from Stephen Myler was transformed into a 17-9 deficit. Tries from flanker...
Wasps double stuns champions Saints
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTries from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell helped Wasps to an impressive 20-16 win over champions Northampton Saints at Adams Park on Sunday. As an otherwise dull contest entered its final quarter,...
