Analysis: Six minutes that defined the resilience of Saracens
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldIn snatching back the lead from Wasps just before half-time on Sunday afternoon at Allianz, Saracens showed the opportunism and problem-solving ability of a champion side.Trucking up: Billy Vunipola carries...
Our XV of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHere is our XV of the weekend! 1. Paddy Ryan Solid outing in the NRC earning him a rare 5 pointer but more importantly his side finished the season top of the table by just a point...
5 players that impressed this weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look at 5 players that impressed from the PRO12 and Aviva Premiership. Matt Banahan Bath were forced into a dog fight on Friday night, in a game full of broken play....
Kruis: Itoje England's answer
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMaro Itoje can solve England's openside dilemma, says George Kruis, who joked the forward could even play fly-half in the upcoming autumn internationals.
Eddie Jones eyes Maro Itoje for No7 role in England’s autumn internationals
1 decade ago by The GuardianSaracens lock in line to take James Haskell’s shirt as head coach aims to maximise resources for Twickenham series by relaxing rigid job descriptionsEddie Jones was not pulling a flanker when he said,...
Eddie Jones announces England squad for Wealth Series
1 decade ago by England RugbyEddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Wealth Series against South Africa,...
Saracens unbeaten start to season ended by rejuvenated Harlequins
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 17-10 Saracens• Eddie Jones in attendance to watch several of his England squadMaro Itoje may just have found his kryptonite. Having last tasted defeat here in January as a replacement,...
Player analysis: The rise and rise of Maro Itoje
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldMaro Itoje has started off the season as he finished the last, topping the statistics charts and setting an example. Just how far can his potential take him?The rise and rise of Maro Itoje: The England...
Top 5 tacklers in the Aviva Premiership this season
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the top tacklers so far in the Aviva Premiership after some great defensive peformances to start the season. 1. Maro Itoje (32) Itoje made a massive 26 tackles...
Premiership Rugby Statistics
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyAfter a record-breaking performance for Leicester Tigers on the opening day of the new Primiership season, edging out Gloucester Rugby 38-31, Richard Cockerill’s men have won seven of their...
