Ulster pass Bristol test with straight A's
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster 'A' opened their British and Irish Cup campaign with a resounding win over Bristol at a bitterly cold Kingspan Stadium last night to give coach Alex Codling's squad the ideal start ahead.
Faloon Takes Captaincy Reins For Ulster 'A'
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster 'A' head coach Alex Codling has made seven changes and two positional switches to the team that lost to Leinster last month, for Friday's opening British & Irish Cup match against Bristol at...
Gloucester still aiming to reap the rewards of boxing link with...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester are continuing to reap the rewards of boxing at the Fight Factory - with Dan Thomas king of the ring.The Cherry and Whites turned to the gym to put a punch in their pre-season preparations but...
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...
Borthwick new Bristol forwards coach
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Rugby have confirmed the appointment of Steve Borthwick as new forwards coach.The former England captain replaces Danny Wilson following a hugely successful Rugby World Cup campaign with Japan.Borthwick...
Gloucester sign former Premiership hooker
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have signed experienced Bristol hooker Chris Brooker on a month-long loan deal to act as cover.With injuries to Darren Dawidiuk and Luke Cole, Brooker has joined from the Championship club and...
Bath v Exeter Chiefs: Matchday live
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoBath v Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs face Bath on Saturday in their final match of the Westcountry Challenge Cup (5.45pm). The Sandy Park club already have the pre-season tournament wrapped up, but they...
Thomas Waldrom eyes Exeter Chiefs improvements against Bath
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoThomas Waldrom insists Exeter Chiefs' performance against Bath this weekend will be worlds apart from their last outing against Gloucester.The Chiefs head to The Rec on Saturday in their final Westcountry...
Rob Baxter frustrated by ill-discipline in Exeter Chiefs' 33-31...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoAddressing the media while huddled in a portakabin at Bristol's Memorial Stadium, Exeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter made no attempt to hide his frustration on Saturday afternoon.Despite watching his team secure...
