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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 36

1 decade ago by Welsh Regions News

The start of the new season on the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales prop Adam Jones about his move to Cardiff Blues, as well as outside half Rhys Patchell on his return from injury....

Guinness PRO12 2014/2015: Round 1 Predictions

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

So here we are, the start of another season of Celto-Italian rugby. We’ve got a new sponsor, new colour scheme and a few new faces joining the ranks. Opening weekends are notoriously difficult to...

Dual deals are dangerous - Thomas

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Offering Welsh players dual contracts is a mistake, says ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions skipper Gareth Thomas. Home-based Test stars will be offered the terms as part of the new...

Our 2015 champions? Saracens, Toulon and All Blacks

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Mick Cleary Quick-fire starters. Who will win the Aviva Premiership? Brian Moore Saracens. Sir Ian McGeechan Saracens. Damian Hopley Saracens. Will Greenwood Saracens. Mick Cleary Northampton. WG...

Pro12: Munster look for consistency

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...

Dual contracts 'will stop exodus'

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales captain Sam Warburton is confident new dual contracts will help stem the flow of talent leaving. Home-based Test stars will be offered dual contracts as part of the new deal ...

Ospreys v Treviso

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Ospreys wing Eli Walker and scrum-half Rhys Webb return from injuries for their Pro12 campaign start against Treviso on Friday. But the hosts will be without captain Alun Wyn Jones, ...

Leicester Tigers: Newcastle will have to end one of most dismal...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Newcastle Falcons will have to end one of the most dismal losing records in the history of the Aviva Premiership if they are to surprise anyone at Welford Road on Saturday. It is easy to forget, after...

Game of Thrones star Charles Dance gives rousing speech to promote Rugby World Cup 2015 in England

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Charles Dance has given a rousing speech in the latest Rugby World Cup promotional video ahead of next year's tournament in England. The video shows the Game of Thrones star addressing several...

Pro12 to continue during World Cup

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

The Pro 12 will be played during next year's Rugby World Cup [RWC] despite the English Premiership putting their league on hold. Elite matches are not allowed be played in the host country...