Exeter fly-half choice 'difficult'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter head coach Rob Baxter says he finds it "difficult" deciding whether to select Gareth Steenson or Henry Slade at fly-half. Steenson, 30, is the Premiership's leading points scorer this...
Mills: Big tests keep coming for Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Sale SharksSale Sharks lock Jonathan Mills believes the next two games are vital as they battle to secure a top-four finish in Aviva Premiership Rugby.
Horne starts at fly-half for Scots
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPeter Horne has been named at fly-half in place of the banned Finn Russell as one of four changes for Scotland to face Italy in the Six Nations. Fit-again Tommy Seymour replaces Tim Visser on...
Newcastle sign half-back Takulua
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons have signed Tonga international scrum-half Sonatane Takulua with immediate effect from New Zealand side Northland. Takulua, 24, has agreed terms at Kingston Park through until...
Aviva Premiership Rugby Live on TV
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyThis weekend's live TV action kicks off with the Aviva Premiership Rugby champions hosting Harlequins on Friday night.
Edinburgh's Gilchrist out for season
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh vice-captain Grant Gilchrist has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. The Scotland lock has been forced to have further surgery for the broken forearm he...
Scrum Half Takulua makes immediate Falcons switch
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons have strengthened their options at scrum half with the addition of Tongan number nine Sonatane Takulua to the squad with immediate effect.
LONDON WELSH: Carl Kirwan desperate for Exiles to avoid 'worst-ever' tag
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsFLANKER Carl Kirwan says London Welsh are desperate to avoid becoming statistically the worst team in Aviva Premiership history.
Italy make six changes for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo backs will make their Italy debuts against Scotland at Murrayfield in a side showing six changes to the one beaten by England last time out. Winger Michele Visentin, 23, and...
Mclean returns as England captain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsKaty Mclean has been reinstated as England captain for Friday's Women's Six Nations match in Ireland. The fly-half, who led England when they won the World Cup last August, takes...
