Tag: Nathan Hughes

Exeter Chiefs Realise Premiership Dream

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The Exeter Chiefs and owner Tony Rowe realised a dream on Saturday afternoon when Gareth Steenson kicked them to Aviva Premiership glory. Exeter Chiefs Realise Premiership Dream Steenson’s extra-time penalty gave the Exeter Chiefs a 23-20 victory over Wasps at Twickenham. It completes a phenomenal journey from newly promoted to new champions in just seven […] READ MORE

England’s Fijian Contingent: The Last Generation?

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The likelihood of England’s Fijian contingent lining up against the country of their birth has received a boost this week. Eddie Jones looks likely to test the depth of his squad even further despite injuries in key positions in the lead up to the November Tests. Nathan Hughes and Semesa Rokoduguni are both potential starters […] READ MORE

Wasps Back With a Sting in Their Tail

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After finishing third last season, missing out on an Aviva Premiership Final place following a 34-23 loss to Exeter Chiefs, Wasps have started the 2016/7 season with aplomb. It is fair to say that Wasps are definitely back. Between 2000 and 2010 only two teams managed to lift the Premiership trophy – Leicester Tigers and […] READ MORE

England Rugby Squad Injuries No Excuse According to Eddie Jones

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England are approaching the upcoming series of Autumn Internationals with a depleted squad stripped of a number of positional first choices and in some cases 2nd and 3rd picks also. England Rugby Squad Injuries No Excuse According to Eddie Jones The injury list includes James Haskell, George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Jack Clifford, Sam […] READ MORE

Saracens vs Wasps Preview

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This weekend sees the reigning Premiership and European champions hosting the current form team in Europe. It’s the unstoppable force of Wasps versus the immovable rock of Saracens. Saracens v Wasps Preview Wasps travel south with one of the most expansive (not to mention expensive) backlines Europe has ever seen and a pack that is […] READ MORE