Alafoti Fa'osiliva and Olly Woodburn return to Bath Rugby side...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby have made two changes to their starting XV ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Aviva Premiership champions Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens (3. 15pm). Alafoti Fa’osiliva and Olly...
Premiership: Tigers need steel
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester coach Richard Cockerill has urged his side to "show some steel" when they try to bounce back from their defeat by Bath at home to London Irish on Saturday. Last weekend's 45-0 loss to...
Socino worth Pumas call - Richards
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards believes Argentine centre Juan Pablo Socino would be capable of fitting into international rugby union. Socino, 26, is yet to make his full Pumas...
Dickson relishing scrum-half duel
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyNorthampton scrum-half Lee Dickson is relishing his battle with Kahn Fotuali'i for the Saints' number nine jersey. Of all the assets Dickson can point to in his push for a World Cup berth, he insists...
Lawson and Newcastle Falcons know style needs substance
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyScott Lawson insists Newcastle Falcons are committed to playing a more expansive style of rugby - but he knows the new approach must yield results soon.
Falcons Won't Spend Big Despite Increased Salary Cap
1 decade ago by Running RugbyNewcastle Falcons will continue to spend within their means despite the recent news of an increased Premiership salary cap, according to director of rugby Dean Richards. In a story in The Chronicle, Richards...
Which of These 9 Should Start at 9 for England?
1 decade ago by In The LooseWith England’s number 9 shirt looking almost nailed down by Danny Care we take a look at some of those who might be in with a shot. 9.Joel Hodgson Hodgson faces a tough challenge at Northampton Saints...
Newcastle reflect on 'dreadful' start
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyNewcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards stated that his side were 'dreadful' in the opening 28 minutes against Northampton on Sunday. The hosts were facing a 3-28 deficit after Ken Pisi went over for Northampton's...
Backs crucial to Saints success
1 decade ago by HarlequinsNorthampton Saints dominated Newcastle Falcons to the tune of a bonus-point victory on Sunday and it was their backline that made all the difference.
Saints back to winning ways
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionNorthampton returned to a winning formula in the Aviva Premiership with an emphatic 35-10 triumph over Newcastle Falcons.
