Green Flag Forward of the Season Shortlist
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyPREMIERSHIP RUGBY today confirmed the first shortlist for this year's Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards, recognising the best forward in the top flight of English rugby - The Green Flag Forward of the Season.
Ford and Sale Sharks keeping the faith
1 decade ago by Sale SharksSale Sharks could see their hopes of a European Rugby Champions Cup return dealt a hefty blow on Friday but Joe Ford is keeping his fingers crossed.
Edinburgh v Gloucester (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh welcome full-back Greig Tonks back into their side for the European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester. He is one of two changes made by head coach Alan Solomons, who also brings...
Who needs what in Pro12 title race?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWith two rounds of matches remaining in the Pro12, BBC Sport takes a look at who needs to do what in the race for the title and European Champions' Cup qualification. It is two races for the...
Sturgess agrees one-year Exeter deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter Chiefs prop Brett Sturgess has agreed a new one-year contract to take him into his ninth season at the club. The forward, 33, arrived at Sandy Park from Irish province Connacht in 2007. ...
Laidlaw 'right' to leave Edinburgh
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has stood by his decision to leave his hometown club Edinburgh for Premiership side Gloucester last summer. The two teams will meet in Friday's European Challenge...
RUGBY UNION: London Welsh sign up Joe Carlisle and Josh Davies
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsLondon Welsh have added to their squad for next season by signing half backs Joe Carlisle and Josh Davies.
Phillips regrets letting down mother
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales scrum-half Mike Phillips says dealing with his mother in the wake of headline-making off-field incidents has been the "worst" aspect of his career. The 32-year-old Racing Metro player has...
Hooker Cronin sidelined for 12 weeks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is expected to be out for three months because of a shoulder injury. Cronin, who has 43 caps, has had an operation to repair tendon damage in his left...
Laidlaw has old teammates in his sights
1 decade ago by GloucesterGreig Laidlaw doesn't need persuading that he was right to join Gloucester Rugby this season but victory in the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final would help.
