Sarries need that final step The 46-6 demolition job that Saracens did on Clermont Auvergne in last April’s Heineken Cup semi-final felt like a seismic shifting of Europe’s tectonic plates. It…
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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
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Saints and Sinners: Rugby’s weekend talking points
The Saints Classic clash Some people are calling it the best Aviva Premiership game ever and the Northampton v Leicester semi-final certainly had drama, skill, physicality and passion by the…
Fastest man in world rugby drops ball
Carlin Isles had only touched down in Glasgow a matter of weeks when he had the chance to get some game-time under his belt in a game in a game…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Selfless Scarlet Josh Turnbull may be leaving the Scarlets to join the Cardiff Blues at the end of this season, but he is still showing 100% commitment to…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Golden Oldie Branded “too old” and “past his sell-by date” by Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards last month, David Lemi carried on proving Richards and any other doubters…
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It’s a question posed in every clubhouse, watering hole or playing field in the land. Who are the fastest men in world rugby? The players who leave others clasping…
Saints & Sinners: Rugby’s weekend talking points
The Saints Super sub Finally, after 17 defeats (some of them clutched agonisingly at the last minute from the jaws of victory) Worcester Warriors claimed their first Aviva Premiership win…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
by Katie Field The Saints Skills and thrills Why do we watch rugby? For many fans, it’s all about the moments of stunning skill, those out-of-your-seat moves which leave you…