Archive for December 2011
2011 - Review of the Year
Follow @ScrumFiveRugby2011 has provided the rugby community with so many wonderful highs but also some bitter lows. The highs certainly came for the Rugby World Cup hosts, New Zealand, and of course Wales who stunned the world with their RWC campaign..
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Salary Cap - Is it keeping the League competitive?
By Vince Morgan
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The New England Starting 15?
Stuart Lancaster will announce his squad for the Six Nations on January 11th. After the appointment of Graham Rowntree, Andy Farrell and Stuart Lancaster as England interim coaches it seems that this will be the time for the youngsters to prove themselves.
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The #RugbyUnited Community
Just one week ago, #rugbyunited was launched. Many of you reading this will already be involved with the project or, if not, you will probably have heard of it.
The aim is to connect all rugby fans on Twitter through a simple hashtag, #rugbyunited..
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Post-match reaction: Harlequins 11-19 Saracens
After Saracens' victory over the previously unbeaten Harlequins, Talking Rugby's Russell Hargreaves caught up with Alex Goode and Andy Saull of Saracens, Harlequins centre Matt Hopper, Conor O'Shea and Mark McCall.
The game was a sell-out and saw just.
Aviva Premiership: Harlequins 11-19 Saracens
In front of a sell-out Twickenham
crowd, it was a top-of-the-table London derby at the home of English rugby as
reigning Aviva Premiership champions, Saracens, took down the previously
unbeaten, Harlequins.
David Strettle, who was forced off the
field.
Aviva Premiership: Worcester 13-32 Leicester
Leicester Tigers powered past the Worcester Warriors at Sixways with a four try victory putting them into 5th place in the Aviva Premiership table.
It took the 9 time English champions just 22 minutes to gain a lead of 17 points that under normal.
Post-match reaction: Gloucester 39-10 London Wasps
Nick Heath was at Kingsholm and caught up with Bryan Redpath, Dai Young and Henry Trinder after the game. Gloucester thrashed London Wasps with a demolition of the Londoners who remain near the bottom of the Aviva Premiership table. Gloucester moved.
Aviva Premiership: Gloucester 39-10 London Wasps
Gloucester thrilled a sell-out Kingsholm crowd with a six try destruction of visiting side, London Wasps.
The last time these sides met was back in February when Gloucester won 10-9 at Adams Park. Gloucester had won just two from their last six games.
Interviews: England Interim Coaching Team
The new England interim coaches chatted to Talking Rugby earlier in the month and it's time to see what they said in the interviews.
Former England Saxons and Leeds Carnegie coach, Stuart Lancaster, Graham Rowntree, a member of the previous England.
Aviva Premiership: Northampton 22-13 Bath
The Franklin’s Gardens crowd ceased to cheer for large parts
of the game but when they did there was certainly good reason to do so as a
high quality Northampton performance in the first half consisted of three beautifully
crafted tries that put the.
Charlie Hodgson looks ahead to the Big Game 4
Saracens' fly-half Charlie Hodgson talking to the RFU podcast's Simon Ward ahead of the Big Game 4 on December 27th at Twickenham - Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins taking on champions Saracens. You can also check out our preview of the Big Game.
Up Close: Richmond Rugby
In 1861, a student at a west London military academy
named Edwin Ash decided to gather his friends together for a regular game of
football on Richmond Green. Since these modest beginnings, Ash’s club, Richmond
FC, has continued to break new ground and.
Rugby News Round-up No.5
This edition of the rugby news round-up features a story about Welsh Rugby's salary cap, Anthony Allen's possible move back to Kingsholm, Ian Gough's citing and Northampton's new signing.
Preview: The Big Game 4 - Harlequins v Saracens
The fourth Big
Game is upon us and this year it will see Aviva Premiership table toppers
and London rivals, Harlequins and Saracens, go head-to-head.
Once again, X
Factor finalists will sing at the Big
Game which will take place on Tuesday.
Heineken Cup Week 4 Round-up
Round 4 of the Heineken Cup saw return fixtures offering plenty of surprises. Leicester held off Clermont, Gloucester narrowly beat Connacht at Kingsholm whilst Leinster thrashed Bath in a seven try thriller.
One of the biggest shocks of the weekend.
Post-match reaction: Leicester 23-19 Clermont
Tries from Manu Tuilagi and Salvi sent Leicester to victory in the return fixture against a side who they had lost to the previous week. Clermont's single try from Sivivatu along with a host a penalties and two drop goals were not enough to overthrow.
Player Focus: Matt Hopper
At the age of 26, Matt Hopper has played just five times for Harlequins. But despite few appearances, the former Cornish Pirate has made an impact already with his incredible skill and speed showcased at the highest level for Quins.He joined the Londoners.
Interview with Harlequins' Mike Brown
In a recent interview with Nick Heath, Harlequins' and England Saxons full-back Mike Brown spoke about player awards, England, Toulouse and of course, Christmas. At the age of just 26, Brown has been playing at the Twickenham Stoop with Harlequins since.
Conor O'Shea: "He won't make that mistake again"
After Danny Care was arrested following Harlequins' Round 3 loss to Toulouse, he was fined by the club and was punished by Stuart Lancaster on the phone. In an interview with Nick Heath, O'Shea assured that Care "won't make that mistake again." Click.
Rugby News Round-up No.4
This edition of Scrum Five's rugby news round-up includes some stories about the RFU, including the appointment of a new CEO and the retirement of an English Rugby legend. We also have another story about Danny Care included in this edition..
Interview: Richard Hill pays tribute to Wilkinson
England legend, Richard Hill, was one of the players who won the Rugby World Cup in 2003 with Jonny Wilkinson. Hill, now 38, appeared 71 times for England between 1997 and 2005. The former England flanker paid tribute to Wilkinson after the announcement.
Farewell Jonny Wilkinson
Yesterday evening, a statement was released announcing Jonny Wilkinson's retirement from international rugby. Currently playing in Toulon, Wilkinson has remained under the radar and out of the English spotlight but his name will be remembered in English.
Rugby News Round-up No.3
With Heineken Cup Round 3 nearly over and more rugby news stories emerging its time for another rugby news round-up. In this edition we have an interesting story about Worcester's Miles Benjamin and some news about Chris Ashton. Click 'more' to read.
Heineken Cup Round 3 Live
This weekends games include Ulster v Aironi, Cardiff v Edinburgh, Harlequins v Toulouse, Connacht v Gloucester, Treviso v Biarritz, Castres v Northampton, Scarlets v Munster, Racing Metro v London Irish, Saracens v Ospreys, Bath v Leinster, Glasgow v.
Interview with player of the month Chris Robshaw
Chris Robshaw is becoming one of the most promising talents for English rugby and many believe he will be named as England captain ahead of the Six Nations 2012. However, Robshaw faces competition from Northampton's Tom Wood and the more experienced.
Interview with Wasps' Dom Waldouck
One month after returning from an Achilles injury, Dom Waldouck has spoken to Nick Heath about London Wasps, Christmas and the Amlin Challenge Cup. Click play on the video play to watch Dom's interview.
Credit: Rugby Media/Nick Hea.
Rugby News Round-up No.2
Another few days have passed and it's time to take a look at the latest rugby headlines from around the world. In this edition of Rugby news Round-up we have an interesting story about Sonny Bill-Williams and some useful Amlin Cup information..
Who will be the next England captain?
Following some of the worst ever weeks for English Rugby and the RFU, the organization will have to make changes to ensure that the reputation of English Rugby is not damaged too severely.Traditionally, captains always seem to be back-rowers. But that.
Aviva Premiership Round 10 Reaction
Following a weekend of big clashes between the top clubs in the Aviva Premiership, round 10 provided us with some action-packed matches and big results. Talking Rugby were on hand at Leicester vs Northampton and Saracens vs London Irish to see what the.
Rugby News Round-up
After Steve Thompson being forced into retirement, England retaining the Dubai Sevens trophy and Shane Williams' final game for Wales, the week has provided an exciting selection of rugby events for us to see. Click 'more' for a round-up of the last.