EX-GUN cop Johan Ackermann dodged chasing South Africa’s most-deadly criminals during a career in the force. But the Gloucester boss has proved he can hunt down trophies. The South African arrived at Kingsholm just FOUR days before their first pre-season game and tomorrow they face Newcastle Falcons in an epic European semi-final. Good cop Ackermann […]
STARRING in a Hollywood blockbuster doesn’t come close to winning an East Midlands derby for Martin Bayfield. The Northampton Saints legend has just ONE win against Leicester Tigers on his playing highlights reel. And after a neck injury cut-short his career, the giant 6ft 10ins lock went on to feature in Harry Potter, as Robbie […]
GEORGE NORTH’S bumpy exit from Northampton hit a new low as the club “disciplined” him for missing training. Welsh international North, 25, was slapped on the wrist, but will see out the end of the season at the Premiership club before a likely return to rugby in Wales next term. The incident set club and […]
MARO ITOJE plans to rip into Euro rivals Ospreys like a raging bull tonight after a broken jaw stopped him scoffing steak. Beefcake Itoje made a remarkable comeback for Saracens last weekend just five weeks after surgeons fixed his face with two steel pins. The England giant, 23, bids to keep alive Sarries’ hopes of […]
MANU TUILAGI makes his Leicester comeback against Munster to lead the charge for England’s Euro flops. The return of the steamrolling Red Rose star also gives Eddie Jones a huge Six Nations boost. And Christmas came early for Tigers with fellow centre Matt Toomua also back for the crunch Champions Cup clash. Injury-plagued Tuilagi, 26, […]