Several of this weekend's Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 matches turned on late scores - but who were the match-winning heroes and who were the villains who made the crucial mistakes?Dance of delight: Bath's players congratulate Rokoduguni on his late try. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Semesa Rokoduguni Bath stole a valuable away win at Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership thanks to an …Continue reading »
In snatching back the lead from Wasps just before half-time on Sunday afternoon at Allianz, Saracens showed the opportunism and problem-solving ability of a champion side.DescriptionMore than any athletic attribute, the one quality that Maro Itoje’s clubmates value highest in their young lock is an …Continue reading »
It was a weekend laden with tries as the Aviva Premiership and the Guinness Pro12 teams served up some scintillating rugby. Who were the major stars and who lost their sparkle?Flying start: Alofa Alofa scored a memorable try on his first start at the Stoop. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Silver service from the No 10s Harlequins outside-centre Alofa Alofa scored his first try for his new club …Continue reading »
Northampton Saint Harry Mallinder, who can play fly-half, centre and full-back, talks Disney films, degrees and dinner guestsSaint on the march: Harry Mallinder breaks the Wasps defensive line. Photo: Getty ImagesNorthampton Saint Harry Mallinder, who can play fly-half, centre and full-back, talks Disney films, degrees and dinner guests
Some stunning games lit up round five of the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 seasons, but there were some turgid tussles as well.The Young One: Wasps fans have a lot to thank Dai Young for. (Photo: Getty Images) The Saints Young and gifted Seven tries from seven different scorers and a 47-18 win over Harlequins – be in …Continue reading »
