You searched for saracens - Page 131 of 153

Search Results for "saracens"

Peter Jackson: Try the new Premiership game: Spot an Englishman!

29 September 2016 0 comments

When Newcastle and Leicester squared up at Kingston Park last Sunday, they set a record of sorts, one that appeared to pass without a flicker […]

Richard Hill appointed England team manager

29 September 2016 0 comments

Eddie Jones has appointed former international Richard Hill as England team manager. Reporting directly to the head coach, the 2003 World Cup winner will take […]

Jeremy Guscott: Chris Ashton plays on the edge and sometimes falls off

28 September 2016 0 comments

Chris Ashton’s decision not to go with the Saxons to South Africa last summer was the biggest indication that his England days were pretty much […]

Chris Ashton speaks out after biting ban

27 September 2016 0 comments

After the decision from an independent RFU disciplinary panel to suspend Chris Ashton for 13 weeks for biting Northampton prop Alex Waller, the Saracens wing […]

Savvy Danny Cipriani showing who’s boss – but he is pernickety!

27 September 2016 0 comments

The second coming of Danny Cipriani is driving Wasps‘ surge for silverware according to Joe Simpson. Prodigal son Cipriani, 28, returned this summer after a […]

Premiership round 4 teams

23 September 2016 0 comments

Bristol v Exeter Bristol: Williams; Edwards, Hurrell, Palamo, Varndell; Pisi, Cliff; Traynor, McMillan, Cortes, Phillips, Sorenson, Fisher, Lam (c), Crane. Replacements: Crumpton, Tonga’uiha, Ford-Robinson, Joyce, […]

Premiership announce Festive period schedule

22 September 2016 0 comments

Premiership rugby has today announced that Harlequins’ annual trip to Twickenham Stadium will be shown live on BT Sport as the broadcaster confirms a bumper […]

20 Questions: Alex Cheesman – Cornish Pirates openside

21 September 2016 0 comments

What about that win at Bedford last week? It was a good result for us. We didn’t really know where we stood after pre-season games […]

13 weeks for Chris Ashton

21 September 2016 0 comments

Chris Ashton has been banned for 13 weeks after being found guilty of biting Northampton prop Alex Waller. The Saracens winger bit Waller on the […]

Young Gun: Tom Willis – Wasps No.8

16 September 2016 0 comments

As a young player, Tom Willis is like a sponge when it comes to soaking up all the advice on offer, and with a world […]

Premiership round 3 teams

16 September 2016 0 comments

Bath v Worcester Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Banahan, Bowden, Watson; Ford (c), Fotulai’i; Auterac, Batty, Thomas, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Houston Replacements: Dunn, Catt, Palma-Newport, Stooke, Mercer, Homer, […]

Jeff Probyn column: Right or wrong, I’m pleased Luke Pearce took responsibility

16 September 2016 0 comments

The first games of the season are always a bit of a mess and last week was no exception as all the teams struggled to […]

20 Questions: Rory Bartle – London Scottish captain

14 September 2016 0 comments

Chomping at the bit for some proper rugby? Very much so! We’re happy to see the back of pre-season. We’ve done some good work so […]

Dream Team: Jake Sharp – Bedford Blues fly-half

12 September 2016 0 comments

1. Mako Vunipola – He is my old housemate and one of the best ball carrying props around. It was great to have played with […]

Premiership round 2 teams

9 September 2016 0 comments

Bath v Newcastle Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Clark, Banahan; Ford (c), Fotuali’i; Auterac, Batty, Palma-Newport, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Mercer Replacements: Dunn, Obano, Lahiff, Stooke, Douglas, Cook, […]

Billy Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey

8 September 2016 0 comments

Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps‘ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game to new levels. No.8 […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Scene now set for Danny Cipriani to realise his full potential

7 September 2016 0 comments

Today’s clash at the Ricoh Arena thrusts Danny Cipriani into the spotlight once again and there will be huge pressure on his shoulders to rise […]

Jeff Probyn column: Shadow of court cases hangs over new season

2 September 2016 0 comments

Usually when we get this close to the kick-off of a new season there is an air of anticipation of all the great games that […]

Wasps will feed off last year’s hurt

2 September 2016 0 comments

Now one of the richest clubs in Europe, Wasps have assembled a star-studded squad and go into the new campaign as one of the favourites […]

Shane Williams column: Regions must take lead from Connacht

1 September 2016 0 comments

The Welsh regions have a massive point to prove in the Guinness Pro12 this season and I’m expecting there to be three wins on the […]

Will king Louis Picamoles reign for Saints?

1 September 2016 0 comments

Time will soon tell but don’t be surprised if France No.8 Louis Picamoles proves the best signing for the forthcoming season. As Saints new skipper […]

Joshua Chasinga chasing his dream at Newcastle Falcons

1 September 2016 0 comments

Music producer turned professional rugby player Joshua Chisanga is on track to become the first full Kenyan international to play in the Premiership. Chisanga caught […]

Premiership round 1 teams

1 September 2016 0 comments

Gloucester v Leicester Gloucester: Marshall; Sharples, Scott, Twelvetrees, Purdy; Burns, Laidlaw (c); Thomas, Hibbard, Afoa, Savage, Galarza; Moriarty, Kvesic, Morgan Replacements: Dawidiuk, McAllister, Doran-Jones, Latta, […]

My Life in Rugby: Sam Smith – former Harlequins and Worcester wing

30 August 2016 0 comments

By rights I should have been a Wasp. My dad played for the club and I had a few training sessions with them. But I […]

Dream Team: Darryl Veenendaal – Nottingham scrum-half

29 August 2016 0 comments

1. Alan Paver – He played so many games for the Pirates over the years and ruled the roost in the front row when I […]

Peter Jackson: Jamie Cudmore’s crusade to curb risk of concussion

25 August 2016 0 comments

Jamie Cudmore has hurled himself into a crusade this season on behalf of rugby players all over Europe, to raise millions for the proper treatment […]

Simon Amor – Heart, guts and unyielding belief made my boys Olympic heroes

25 August 2016 0 comments

Team GB’s Sevens men confounded all odds to win silver at the Olympics. Head coach Simon Amor, below, now back in charge of England Sevens, […]

Shane Williams: Fit and firing Gavin Henson can earn himself Wales recall

24 August 2016 0 comments

People may think I’m crazy for saying this but do not put it past Gavin Henson getting himself back in contention for the Wales squad […]

I’d suffer the pain again for England says Jack Nowell

23 August 2016 0 comments

Fearless Jack Nowell has revealed how he battled through the pain barrier to help England clinch June’s 3-0 series win over Australia. Ultra-committed wing Nowell […]

Q&A with Gloucester DoR David Humphreys

20 August 2016 0 comments

David Humphreys is entering a defining third season as director of rugby at Gloucester. The Ulsterman tells NEALE HARVEY why it’s time for the Cherry […]

Meteor man Maro Itoje ready for England’s next mission

18 August 2016 0 comments

Maro Itoje claims he is mentally strong enough to cope if his incredible fairytale rugby world suddenly explodes in his face. The England giant is […]

Q&A with Pacific Rugby Players Welfare founder Dan Leo

18 August 2016 0 comments

Former Samoa, Wasps, London Irish, London Welsh and lock Dan Leo has founded Pacific Rugby Players Welfare and was recently appointed by the RPA to […]

Sam James handed four-year Sale deal

17 August 2016 0 comments

Sam James has become the latest player to pen a four-year deal with Sale Sharks. The 22 year-old, who made his Premiership debut for the […]

Dan Leo’s crusade to improve deal for Pacific Islanders

17 August 2016 0 comments

Dan Leo, founder of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare, reckons the contingent of England players with Island origins will rocket over the next decade. England’s latest […]

20 Questions: Tom Price – Scarlets lock

10 August 2016 0 comments

How’s pre-season going? I’ve been back since June 15, earlier than most players because I’m on a bulking programme, so it’s been a while but […]

Tom Youngs in? Richard Cockerill must have Eddie Jones’ ear

10 August 2016 0 comments

Tom Youngs was a surprise addition to the Provisional England Elite Player Squad of 45 announced last Monday. That’s because when Stuart Lancaster was England […]

Jeremy Guscott: If Todd Blackadder’s ruthless he can transform Bath

10 August 2016 0 comments

Todd Blackadder arrives at Bath with a great playing pedigree and a good coaching CV, although he has not won much silverware as a coach. […]

Dream Team: Tom Heathcote – Worcester fly-half

8 August 2016 0 comments

1. Val Rapava-Ruskin – He can do things I never saw others props do and I’m certain once he gets his head in the right […]

Jono Kitto: Watch out, Tigers’ new midfield will be tasty!

4 August 2016 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi‘s line-busting power, allied to the subtle skills of new signing Matt Toomua will give Leicester the cutting edge needed to win silverware, says […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Half-back combination is the key to Bristol survival

3 August 2016 0 comments

Running out in front of a big crowd at Twickenham will be a fantastic baptism for Bristol on their welcome back to the Premiership against […]

Dream Team: Tom Savage – Gloucester lock

1 August 2016 0 comments

1. Richard Barrington – I played with Baz at Hartpury. He’s now at Saracens and has gone on to win the Premiership and Champions Cup […]

Q&A with Harlequins head coach Mark Mapletoft

31 July 2016 0 comments

Understand you recently went on a globe-trotting expedition? Correct. I went to Sydney and Auckland and spent time with a number of different teams down […]

Tom Youngs in pledge to bring back glory days at Leicester

29 July 2016 0 comments

New Leicester captain Tom Youngs reckons the pain of three successive Premiership semi-final defeats will drive his side towards next season’s title. Tigers have reached […]

Nick Cain talks to Nigel Wray and Simon Halliday about the Club v Country crisis

27 July 2016 0 comments

When the new club-country accord between the RFU and the Premiership is announced on Monday, unless there is a cast-iron clause limiting the increase in […]

New Sale contract for Mike Haley

26 July 2016 0 comments

Sale Sharks have announced that Mike Haley has signed a new three-year deal with the club. The 22-year-old full-back started playing his rugby at Preston […]

Kay: Tigers can roar again with Toomua and Tuilagi

22 July 2016 0 comments

World Cup winner turned BT Sport pundit Ben Kay talks to NEALE HARVEY about how he anticipates the new season unfolding at both club and international […]

Guscott: The men key to their team’s fortunes – watch out for Schalk

21 July 2016 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott SARACENS remain the team to beat next year and while they have not gone crazy in the transfer market this summer, they […]

Jones column: Visionary Venter can rebuild Irish

21 July 2016 0 comments

By Chris Jones Brendan Venter has never owned a pair of rose tinted glasses. The 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok centre, who built the foundations that […]