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London Irish Fearless South Africa can rise from the ashes
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa were very unlucky not to beat the All Blacks, losing 25-24 in a match that showcased the best the Rugby Championship has to offer. ,
England should look at homegrown coaching talent
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After the RFU’s new CEO, Stephen Brown, mentioned that England must start planning for the day when Jones steps down, I want to highlight the excellence of homegrown coaches. ...
Imagine the hype if Henry Trinder was an All Black
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was in Berkeley on Friday at the very moment Henry Trinder produced his run-and-passing sequence vs Worcester to create that wonder try for Billy Twelvetrees. ,
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith scraps dull box kicking
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There was so much to admire about New Zealand’s superb 57-0 win over South Africa but what I enjoyed most was the complete lack of box kicking from Aaron Smith. ,
Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v London Irish
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Homeside come away with a bonus point victory after a dominant first half performance and a clinical defensive effort in the Second half. The Exiles were killed by the unforced errors and the conditions...
CLIVE WOODWARD: Rhys Priestland shows value of drop goals
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Semesa Rokoduguni's brace of late tries played a big part in Bath's fine win over Saracens but the real match-winner for me was Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland. ,
Rob Baxter pays tribute to unflappable Exeter after win over London Irish
9 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 37-7 London Irish• Don Armand scores two tries to give champions their opening victoryRob Baxter praised the Premiership champions’ composure as Exeter bounced back from defeat at Gloucester...
Premiership Rugby: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Rob Vickers - Newcastle Falcons Dominant shift from the Falcons loosehead against a powerful Worcester pack, strong at set-piece and made a big impact in defence with 10 tackles. Rewarded with a first-half...
Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership's opening weekend
9 years ago by The GuardianBath’s poor away form could be a thing of the past, Gloucester broke their habit of poor starts as they upset Exeter and London Irish returned in styleTodd Blackadder was in little doubt over where Bath...
Topsy Ojo try for London Irish could be try of the season
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My highlight from a stunning opening weekend of Premiership Rugby was Topsy Ojo’s brilliantly executed try for London Irish against Harlequins. ,
