Wales rugby chiefs block Toby Faletau's move to Bath
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNewport Gwent Dragons have been refused permission to proceed with a possible transfer of their Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau to Aviva Premiership club Bath.
Aviva Premiership Rugby wrap: Round 2
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyRichard Cockerill remains optimistic that his Leicester Tigers side still have not hit top gear yet in Aviva Premiership Rugby, despite starting the season with back-to-back victories.
England's review process will bring down no dynasty
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's a shame that the wonderful Gareth Chilcott, ex-Bath prop and nothing but a prop, was not invited to add his two pennyworth as chair of the Rugby Football Union's review panel, especially in the light...
England’s Jack Nowell scores two tries as Exeter beat London Irish
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Exeter 38-11 London IrishExeter’s assistant coach Ali Hepher reflected on a job well done after their six-try 38-11 defeat of London Irish in the Premiership.The Chiefs bounced back well from last...
New Zealand’s Richie McCaw could miss World Cup final if cited over elbow
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Captain struck South Africa’s Francois Louw during semi-final• Incident may be passed to citing officer for disciplinary actionRichie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have...
Six-try Exeter Chiefs breeze past London Irish
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs put the pain of a late opening-day defeat in Bath behind them by scoring six tries to beat...
Priestland to take break from international rugby
1 decade ago by BBC SportRhys Priestland will take an 18-month break from playing for Wales, according to his Bath coach Mike Ford.The fly-half, 28, has joined up with the English Premiership side following Wales' exit from the...
Match Reaction: Wasps 16 Bath Rugby 9
1 decade ago by London WaspsBath Rugby head coach Mike Ford confirmed Rhys Priestland will take a break from international duty and focus on club duties after the Welshman made his debut in their 16-9 defeat to Wasps.
Match Report: Wasps 16 Bath Rugby 9
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyA second-half penalty try proved decisive as Wasps secured their first win of the Aviva Premiership Rugby season with a hard-fought 16-9 victory over Bath Rugby.
