Saracens came to play and took the game to Tigers in the first 20 minutes, but George Ford man of the match Leicester 10 controlled proceedings and his boot and a well worked try by Alesana Tuilagi took the Tigers in 13-12 up at half time having played into the stiff breeze. The second period and Tigers started to take a grip although the pack never quite tamed Saracens … [Read more...]
Premiership Semi’s Harlequins out-muscle Northampton Saints – Harlequins 25-23 Northampton
It was billed as Saints pack versus Quins backs, but it was the Quins pack who won the day. At times it was not pretty, but it was total commitment as harlequins won this tightest of battles thanks to the power of their pack and this against one of the most vaunted packs in the Leagues. The first half was more about territory than handling as both sides tested each other … [Read more...]
Leeds through thanks to golden score – Castleford Tigers 8-10 Leeds Rhinos
Rhinos broke Tigers hearts with a last gasp try and conversion to level the scores and take the game into extra time. Kevin Sinfield then kicked a penalty during sudden death extra time to put Leeds into another Challenge Cup final. Kevin Sinfield kicked a penalty in the first period to put Leeds into the break with a narrow 2-0 lead. But in the second period a fine individual … [Read more...]
Wigan into Wembley final – Wigan Warriors 18-12 St Helens
The first 40 minutes in this tense semi-final saw the teams into half time at Wigan 6-2 St. Helens, thanks to a try from Carmont, following the James Foster penalty which saw Saints lead for the only time in the match. The second period and with Josh Charnley and Sam Tomkins going over for Wigan they were out to 18-2 and looking certain for that final. But you write off St. … [Read more...]
IRB Junior World Championship 2011 Results Rd3 & Fixtures S-Finals
Here are all the Results from Round Three and fixtures for the Semi-Finals. Results Round Three Italy 6-56 Wales Stadio Communale di Monigo, Treviso Argentina 15-48 New Zealand Stadio del Plebiscito, Padova Fiji 36-18 Tonga Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo Australia 25-31 France Stadio Communale di Monigo, Treviso England 26-20 South Africa Stadio del … [Read more...]