23Feb/10
Leicester 33-11 Gloucester
Toby Flood threatens to break through the Gloucester defence at Welford Road. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
It is often said that Leicester are England in miniature. Or is it the other way round? Either way, it was a pretty good day for the club at the top of the Premiership and, since he scored 18 points, [...]
7Feb/10
Six Nations 2010: Italy settle for damage limitation against Ireland
By Steve James at Croke ParkPublished: 7:25PM GMT 07 Feb 2010
Brought down: Ronan O’Gara is floored by an unorthodox challenge from his opposite number Craig Gower Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Coach Nick Mallett, a wonderfully shrewd and rounded man wasted in his current role, spoke of “retaining pride”, a “fantastic defence” and a similar score (27-6) on [...]