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Boss praises Jones kicking character

Mike Ruddock praised the character of fly half Matthew Jones as he overcame a difficult night with the boot to help Warriors to away day glory. Jones slotted four penalties and conversion at Edgeley Park as Warriors tasted...

Sale 9-17 Worcester

Sale (6) 9 Pens: Hodgson 3 Worcester (6) 17 Try: Talei Pens: M Jones 4 Sam Tuitupou tries to break through the Sale defence at Edgeley Park Sale missed out on a chance to go top of the Premiership table after crashing to a home...

Fortey handed Sharks start

Hooker Chris Fortey will make his first Guinness Premiership start of the season after Worcester Warriors were forced to make a late change for the clash with Sale Sharks (kick-off 8pm). Fortey replaces Tongan ace Aleki Lutui...

Tu'ipulotu ready for Premiership

Newcastle centre Tane Tu'ipulotu believes he is ready for the physical test of the Premiership after his arrival from southern hemisphere rugby. The Kiwi, 27, is set to make his debut against London Irish on Sunday and he said...

EDF Energy Cup reaction - Sunday

Sunday 02nd November 2008 Ospreys assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys acclaimed an ice-cool performance by goal-kicker James Hook after the Welsh region reached this season's EDF Energy Cup semi-finals. But a losing bonus point...

Warriors cup dreams ended

Pat Sanderson returned to action with a second half try but Worcester Warriors bid for a place in the EDF Energy Cup semi-finals ended as Harlequins secured a 27-14 victory. Warriors trailed 20-7 at the break after a...

RUDDOCK - WE NEEDED A CUTTING EDGE

Worcester director of rugby Mike Ruddock bemoaned his side's inability to take their chances after the 27-14 defeat by Harlequins ended their interest in the EDF Energy Cup competition. The home side never looked like obtaining...

Sanderson set for cup comeback

Talismanic back row forward Pat Sanderson is set to make his comeback from injury when Worcester Warriors tackle Harlequins in the EDF Energy Cup at Sixways Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3pm). Sanderson has been ruled out of...

Henson the hero as Ospreys conquer

Gavin Henson scored a stunning solo try as EDF Energy Cup holders the Swansea Ospreys moved to within sight of this season's semi-finals. Henson, making his first appearance since completing a two-match ban imposed by the...

Borthwick to keep England captaincy

Oct 27 2008 WalesOnline Steve Borthwick could be confirmed later today as England captain for their demanding autumn Test schedule. Saracens lock Borthwick is a red-hot favourite to retain the role he carried out during this...

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