Six Nations Countdown: 6 Great Championship Clashes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Six nations Championship in sight, we look back on six titanic clashes reminding us of the wonderful contribution this competition makes to the game of rugby. Number 6: 2010: Wales...
Courtney Lawes lays into another unsuspecting flyhalf, this time Jules Plisson
9 years ago by Rugby DumpFrance number ten Jules Plisson was left wondering who had allowed a runaway bull into Twickenham on Saturday, only to return from a world of pain to realise it was England second row Courtney Lawes who...
Courtney Lawes smashes another flyhalf, this time Ruaridh Jackson
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThis is Courtney Lawes' crunching tackle from last weekend against Wasps. It's not as lethal as some of his previous hits, but it's on a flyhalf yet again, so is equally amusing. If you take a look...
North try seals maximum for Saints
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyA 77th minute try from George North secured Northampton Saints a bonus-point 35-10 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Sunday. A strong start from the away side brought tries from Will...
Aviva Premiership Round 2: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Competition for placesStuart Lancaster must be scratching his head. In several positions, the opening two rounds of the Premiership have seen some real strength in depth emerge. Will Fraser was...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Irish claim first win in Newcastle
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLondon Irish claimed their first win over the Premiership season as they beat Newcastle 20-18 at Kingston Park on Sunday. Exiles held off a late charge from Falcons to secure a what could a be vital...
Irish hold on to down Falcons
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby14 September 2014Socino was just unable to snatch a draw for the battling home side, who were ultimately sunk by a controversial Andrew Fenby try midway through the second half. A break...
Strettle treble and TMO help Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens kicked off their Premiership campaign in controversial fashion as David Strettle's hat-trick sealed a dramatic 34-28 victory over Wasps at Twickenham on Saturday. Christian Wade's two second-half...
Leicester Tigers team to face Newcastle: Seremaia Bai, Freddie...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will hand debuts to summer signings Seremaia Bai, Freddie Burns and Leonardo Ghiraldini in the Aviva Premiership opener against Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road tomorrow (3. 0). Fiji...
