European Challenge Cup Round-Up: Battling London Irish knocked out
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyLondon Irish fell agonisingly short of a place in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals as they went down 23-18 to Edinburgh at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.
Watson: Pain can drive Bath on
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 April 2015Watson and company were left to reflect on what might have been at Dublin's Aviva Stadium as six Ian Madigan penalties gave three-time European champions Leinster a tense...
Leinster machine stifles spirit of invention from Bath’s George Ford
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leinster 18-15 Bath• Bath exit European Champions Cup in Dublin battle of ideasFor a long time it looked as if this was going to be a sorry exit for Bath, former winners of the Heineken Cup and standard-bearers...
Concussion: Rugby is making progress, but not enough | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianCampaigner Peter Robinson, whose son died from head injuries four years ago, says recent concussion cases surrounding George North and Mike Brown show lessons are being learned but more needs to be done•...
Newport Gwent Dragons 25-21 Cardiff Blues | European Rugby Challenge Cup match report
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Newport Gwent Dragons 25-21 Cardiff Blues• Amos and Cudd score tries to put tie beyond reach Blues fightbackLyn Jones paid tribute to his Newport-Gwent Dragons side as they progressed to the European...
Bath Rugby forward Zach Mercer starts for England under-18s in...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby Academy number eight Zach Mercer has kept his place in the England under-18s team to face Italy in the European Championship bronze final at Stade Toulousain on Saturday (2pm BST). Head coach...
Exeter Chiefs' Jack Maunder to skipper England under-18s
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs scrum-half Jack Maunder will captain England under-18s against Italy in the European Championship bronze final on Saturday. He is one of five changes to the side for the game at Stade Toulousain...
Nathan Hughes ban shows the danger of ignoring intent in a physical sport | Michael Aylwin
1 decade ago by The GuardianResponse to the incident that left George North unconscious shows rugby’s rule-makers need to understand the difference between an accident and a crime • Northampton’s George North to miss Clermont...
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...
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...
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