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Freddie Burns back on target thanks to kick-start from Paul Grayson

1 decade ago by The Times

The improved goalkicking form of Freddie Burns is a big reason why Leicester Tigers are realistically aiming today to topple Saracens and extend an unbeaten run of five Aviva Premiership games that...

Qualities that lift great above the good

1 decade ago by The Times

I have been thinking about greatness in rugby. Who has, or had, it? What does it look like? You won’t be getting one of those top 100 lists. How can you compare Richie McCaw to David Campese?...

Al Kellock and Dougie Hall enjoy perfect send off

1 decade ago by The Times

Glasgow Warriors 36 Cardiff Blues 17 Glasgow Warriors found the perfect way to say goodbye to two of the club’s stalwarts. Not only did they claim the win they needed to cement their place at the...

Northampton must demonstrate the importance of being earnest

1 decade ago by The Times

Champions must beat Exeter tomorrow to avoid a painful walk on the Wilde side, Owen Slot writes How do you pick yourselves up off the canvas? The bad news for Exeter Chiefs is that Northampton Saints...

Classy Bath up to second after four-try show sinks Newcastle

1 decade ago by The Times

Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath 29 Bath put the disappointment of losing to Leinster in the European Champions Cup behind them last night by producing a classy display in which their pacey backline paved...

Wasps forward Nathan Hughes has ban for kneeing George North in the head overturned

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Nathan Hughes has had his ban for kneeing George North in the head quashed after RFU disciplinary bosses reversed their decision in what could become a landmark judgement. Wasps No 8 Hughes was sent...

Ireland search for answers as Italy give coach Joe Schmidt much to ponder

1 decade ago by IRB

Keith Earls' World Cup try record papers over the cracks ahead of pivotal Pool D showdown with France on Sunday

Defeat will make Stuart Lancaster a better coach, says Warren Gatland

1 decade ago by IRB

Wales boss sympathises with England counterpart over tough pool draw

Resurgent South Africa pays tribute to fans who never deserted them

1 decade ago by IRB

Springboks entertain their 'amazing' supporters at Newcastle station, humbled that they stuck by them after Japan humiliation

Les Bleus duo out to spoil former mentor Joe Schmidt's day

1 decade ago by IRB

Wesley Fofana and Morgan Parra want to derail Ireland coach's plans in Pool D meeting