Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLONDON WELSHCoaches: Justin Burnell, Gordon Ross, Ollie Smith, Matthew FergusonKey players in: Olly Barkley, Nic Reynolds (both Scarlets), Tristan Roberts (Bristol), Taione Vea (Wasps), Cameron Goodhue,...
AWJ backing young Ospreys to fly
1 decade ago by Welsh Regions NewsWales lynch-pin Alun Wyn Jones is relishing the chance to be a part of Steve Tandy's Ospreys revolution. And the British & Irish Lions star is backing the new-look region to improve on last year's...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoCenturion named for Boks: Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer has shown his hand for this weekend’s clash with the Wallabies, with superstar winger Bryan Habana set to become South Africa’s fourth player...
Match officials to September 7
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with George Clancy refereeing the Wallabies versus Springboks showdown. The Rugby ChampionshipAustralia vs South Africa at Patersons Stadium,...
Leicester Tigers will give Freddie Burns his Premiership debut...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will hand Freddie Burns his Aviva Premiership debut for the club against Newcastle on Saturday. The 24-year-old will run out at Welford Road to lead the side from fly-half after getting...
Letter: Loyal Leicester Tigers supporters deserve better
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryI have read a report that Leicester Tigers are intending to increase the capacity of the Welford Road ground by 2,500 for the 2015/16 season. With the extra numbers, are they intending to improve the...
Jenkins to miss start of season
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWales and Cardiff Blues prop Gethin Jenkins will miss the start of the season with a calf injury. The 33-year-old has suffered a grade one tear of his calf, although it remains to be seen how long he...
Preview: Zebre v Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Zebre newsZebre face the same opposition who were victims of the franchise's first ever victory when they beat Cardiff Blues at the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park 30-25 in round 3 last year.
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBATH RUGBYCoaches: Mike Ford, Toby Booth, Neil HatleyKey players in: Sam Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs – October), Henry Thomas (Sale), Luke Arscott (Exeter), Nick Auterac (Saracens)Key players out:...
The summer's headline-stealing moves
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAs Welsh rugby gears up for a competitive season which starts on Friday, Scrum V recaps the big-name moves and who will feature for the four regions in 2014-15. Adam Jones became...
