Eight-try Northampton thump sorry Gloucester
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperGeorge North scored a hat-trick as Northampton began the defence of their Premiership crown in sensational fashion with a 53-6 demolition of Gloucester. The Saints scored xx tries in total with George...
The World of Rugby with Gloucester Rugby reporter Mike Brown
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAbolish scrums and tackles at school? Utter nonsense A HEALTH expert last week called for scrums and tackles to be abolished from school rugby. Allyson Pollock, of Queen Mary University of London, claims...
Our 2015 champions? Saracens, Toulon and All Blacks
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMick Cleary Quick-fire starters. Who will win the Aviva Premiership? Brian Moore Saracens. Sir Ian McGeechan Saracens. Damian Hopley Saracens. Will Greenwood Saracens. Mick Cleary Northampton. WG...
Luther Burrell says his breakthrough year with Northampton and England now counts for nothing
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs he prepares to face Gloucester in the opening fixture of the Aviva Premiership season on Friday night, there is no sign of complacency about Luther Burrell, no hint of smugness. The Northampton...
Premiership: War on two fronts
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Northampton Saints: 15 James Wilson, 14 Ken Pisi, 13 George Pisi, 12 Luther Burrell, 11 George North, 10 Stephen Myler, 9 Lee Dickson, 8 Samu Manoa, 7 Tom Wood, 6 Calum Clark, 5 Christian Day, 4 Courtney...
Leicester Tigers: Freddie Burns will be given free rein to show...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFlanker Tom Croft believes Leicester Tigers would never have signed a player like Freddie Burns if they were planning to rein in his precocious talents. The 24-year-old has settled in well since his high-profile...
Leicester Tigers will give Freddie Burns his Premiership debut...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will hand Freddie Burns his Aviva Premiership debut for the club against Newcastle on Saturday. The 24-year-old will run out at Welford Road to lead the side from fly-half after getting...
Aviva Premiership Round Up: Three rounds to go
1 decade ago by Worcester WarriorsConverted tries from Luther Burrell and George North inside the final eight minutes were not enough and Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall was happy to ignore the late slump. "We're another step closer...
