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Articles Written by: CHRISTOPHER LYLES
Dylan Hartley for England? What about Dylan Hartley for the Lions? The New Zealand–born Northampton hooker, whose four England appearances came as a replacement in last year's autumn internationals at Twickenham, has yet to start a match for his ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES AT FRANKLIN GARDENS,
Guardian Unlimited,
4 Jan 2009
Ben Foden breaks through to score Norhtampton's second try. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Northampton emerged as comfortable winners in the end against bottom-of-the-table Bristol, whose only Premiership win this season came in the ...
The ability of Eddie Jones to instil self-belief and a winning mentality in his charges has never been in question. But Saracens to win the Guinness Premiership this season? Surely not.
"Yeah, yeah, we can definitely win it," said the Saracens director ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES AT VICARAGE ROAD,
Guardian Unlimited,
28 Dec 2008
Bristol's Ed Barnes successfully kicks at goal to earn his side a draw. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images
It has not been the most propitious of seasons for Bristol, either on and off the field. It was, therefore, enormous power to their elbow that ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES AT SIXWAYS,
Guardian Unlimited,
21 Dec 2008
Bristol salvaged a hard earned draw with the last kick of the match when Ed Barnes successfully slotted a 30-metre penalty goal from in front of the posts after Kai Horstmann, the Worcester No 8, was adjudged to have committed a high tackle on David ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES,
Guardian Unlimited,
20 Dec 2008
With Cardiff securing victory in Biarritz, a bonus-point win was essential for Gloucester if they were to entertain realistic ambitions of qualifying for the last eight of the Heineken Cup - whether by topping their pool or, more likely, by progressing ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES,
Guardian Unlimited,
13 Dec 2008
The Ospreys finally took flight after months of abortive take-offs, disptaching Treviso 68-8 at the Liberty Stadium. They had failed to score a try in either of their opening two Heineken Cup matches, but it took them only 25 minutes to claim the bonus ...
From PAUL REES AND CHRISTOPHER LYLES,
Guardian Unlimited,
6 Dec 2008
World Champion's South Africa were fortunate to hold off a resurgent Scotland 10-14 at ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES,
Guardian Unlimited,
15 Nov 2008
Scotland were unable to make a dent in New Zealand's second XV as the hosts were brushed aside 6-32 ...
Northampton fought back from a lethargic first half performance, to overcome the Scarlets 33-20 in the EDF Energy ...
From CHRISTOPHER LYLES AT FRANKLIN'S GARDENS,
Guardian Unlimited,
1 Nov 2008