Bishop back with a landmark
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsAndrew Bishop will become only the second Ospreys player to play 200 games for the region when he returns to competitive action after injury problems ruined his 2013/14 campaign in the Guinness PRO12 opener...
Dragons set to defend title
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsWales Dragons A head for Manchester in confident mood as they prepare to defend their Sainsbury's 2014 School Games Girls Rugby Sevens title at Manchester University.
It's time for Ulster's big men to lead from the front
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Niall Crozier – 04 September 2014Philip Rainey – full-back in the all-conquering Ballymena and Ulster teams of the 1980s and nowadays an occasional radio pundit...
The Guinness Pro12 Preview
1 decade ago by Rugby LadNew Sponsor, New Players… New Season LADS! The Guinness PRO12 kicks off this weekend and we simply cannot contain ourselves. Leinster will be on the hunt for a third title in as many seasons but...
Are you ready for the big Aviva Premiership kick-off?
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoThe 2014/15 Aviva Premiership season gets under way with Gloucester's trip to champions Northampton Saints tomorrow, ahead of the kick-off Mike Brown profiles the teams competing to lift the trophy in...
Leicester Tigers: Freddie Burns will be given free rein to show...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFlanker Tom Croft believes Leicester Tigers would never have signed a player like Freddie Burns if they were planning to rein in his precocious talents. The 24-year-old has settled in well since his high-profile...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMUNSTER Coach: Anthony FoleyKey players in: Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Smith (Brumbies), Tyler Bleyendaal (Crusaders), Eusebio Guiñazú (Bath)Key players out: James Coughlan (Pau), James Downey...
Fearsome packs and creative backs in new Pro 12
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWith the ink dry on the historic peace deal and the new season just days away, Ross Harries assesses fearsome front rows; growling cubs; promises of flair and canny operators ahead of...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBENETTON TREVISOCoach: Umberto CasellatoKey players in: Jayden Hayward (Western Force), Rupert Harden (Gloucester), Joe Carlisle (London Wasps), Salesi Manu (Force), Sam Christie (Waikato)Key players out:...
Rob Baxter pleased with Exeter Chiefs' progress in pre-season
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoWith the Aviva Premiership season starting this weekend, Rob Baxter is pleased with the improvements in Exeter Chiefs’ performance during their warm-up games. The Sandy Park outfit completed their pre-season...
