Faletau urged to play like Quinnell
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewport Gwent Dragons number eight Taulupe Faletau should take inspiration from Wales great Scott Quinnell and "boss" games, says the region's ex-captain Colin Charvis. Faletau, 24, will face...
O'Driscoll and the Parisian omelette
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWhy did Brian O'Driscoll leave an omelette on the Champs-Elysees? What kept Kell Brook up for three days straight? And what happened when Barry Hearn boxed his son, Eddie? Ireland's legendary...
Cathedral launch for Kings of the North
1 decade ago by Sale SharksAviva Premiership Rugby rivals Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks will come together in the Kings of the North tournament in September.
Prop Ayerza to miss up to six weeks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers could be without Marcos Ayerza for up to six weeks after the prop suffered a hamstring injury. The 32-year-old has made 144 Premiership appearances since arriving at Welford...
VIDEO: O'Driscoll recalls 'sparkly' Beckham
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Ireland rugby star Brian O'Driscoll recalls when he could not take his eyes off "sparkly" David Beckham during a Sports Personality of the Year ceremony.
Clubs announce pre-season tournament
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers, Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons will begin their preparations for the 2015/16 Premiership season with a pre-season tournament called Kings of the North. The teams will play...
Bosch extends Saracens contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens centre Marcelo Bosch has extended his contract with the Premiership club. Argentina international Bosch has made 40 appearances for the north London side since joining from French...
Ulster forward Fitzpatrick retires
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster and Ireland prop Declan Fitzpatrick has retired at the age of 31 on medical advice. The decision is a consequence of the concussions he has suffered in recent seasons. Fitzpatrick...
Edinburgh v Dragons (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAlan Solomons has made seven changes to his Edinburgh starting XV for Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final against Newport Gwent Dragons. Captain Mike Coman and scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne...
Nottingham sign Exeter prop Davies
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsChampionship side Nottingham Rugby have signed Exeter Chiefs prop Kieran Davies for the 2015/16 season. The 21-year-old only made two appearances for the Premiership club, both in the LV= Cup,...
