Well, no surprise there then as the Wolves did a pack job on the Saints (St Helens 18-36 Warrington) to book their place in the Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos who had a much tougher task in beating Wigan Warriors 13-12. Leeds Rhinos road to the final follows last years path and who would bet against them taking back to back wins, though they must overcome the team who … [Read more...]
Carnegie Cup Final – Wolves Three from Four foil Rhinos Charge
Deja-vu for Leeds Rhinos as yet again they lost a final, this time as Warrington Wolves won 35-18 in the 2012 Carnegie Challenge Cup. Rhinos must wonder if they will ever win it again as this was the third year in a row they have lost and brings it to six of their last finals, they have not lifted the trophy in this Century as 1999 was their last win. Within 7 minutes … [Read more...]
2nd 10 Fight-back by London Irish Secures Premiership 7’s Title 2012
The finals night of the 2012 JP Morgan Rugby 7's lived up to all expectations and hype. London Irish won the final 31-28 against Gloucester coming from some 18 points adrift at the break. Skipper Gray gave them a lifeline by scoring the first half 5 points and then in the second period Joseph came on and scored two as he gave a man of the day display to secure the win 33-28 … [Read more...]
Challenge Cup – All Animal Final as Warriors and Giants Felled
What a weekend of Challenge Cup Semi-Finals. First the Leeds Rhinos charge all over the Wigan Warriors winning 39-28 in a pulsating encounter. This was followed by perhaps a more straightforward win for Warrington Wolves as they sent the Huddersfield Giants packing 33-6. This now gives us a final meeting between the Rhinos and Wolves at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25 August … [Read more...]
London Wasps 2012 Strip 1st Outing in 7’s losing one
London Wasps christened their new Kukri strip in the JP Morgan Asset Management Sevens at the Stoop on Friday night but ended on the losing end of all their matches. The winners on the night were Saracens top with London Irish second and they both progress to the finals at Bath's Recreation Ground on the 3 August. Results form Group 'A' London Irish 7s 14 - 21 … [Read more...]