Ankle Injury Sidelines Prop Loughney
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing Saturday's defeat to Exeter Chiefs in the European Challenge Cup, the Connacht squad returned to the Sportsground on Monday as attention returns to the GUINNESS PRO12 and the game away to the...
European Rugby Week 2: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWe take a look at five of the main talking points from the European Rugby Champions and Challenge Cups in Round 2
Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldClinical finishing and accurate kicking took some teams to victory in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, but there were howlers aplentyNumber one: George North scores his first try, with three...
Best of the weekend: North star shines bright as Saints smash Ospreys
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMike Cooper rounds up all the action from across Europe after a busy weekend of Champions and Challenge Cup action
Metuisela Talebula brilliant finish to 90m try in London Welsh thrashing
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFijian flyer Matuisela Talebula has been making his mark in the Top 14 this season with some sensational performances for Bordeaux, and on Thursday night he continued that fine form against London Welsh...
England Add Seven to Squad for Autumn Internationals
1 decade ago by In The LooseENGLAND last night made additions to their training squad for the 2014 QBE Internationals following the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Round 2. Dave Ewers, Henry Slade and Thomas Waldrom (all...
Lam confident outclassed Connacht can still qualify
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam believes his side can still make the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup despite suffering a drubbing at Sandy Park on Saturday when an impressive Exeter side dictated proceedings...
Gilchrist injury gives Scotland leadership dilemma
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE fractured forearm sustained by Grant Gilchrist in Edinburgh’s 25-17 victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup at BT Murrayfield on Friday, has left Scotland head coach Vern Cotter with...
European round-up: Hunter's joy as Chiefs cut down Connacht
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyExeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter believes his side's ability to secure a bonus point in Saturday's 33-13 win over Connacht could prove to the difference between success and failure in their European...
Humphreys praises "outstanding" Laidlaw
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys hailed Greig Laidlaw as "outstanding" after he booted Gloucester to victory over Oyonnax in the Challenge Cup. The Scotland international slotted 20-points in another accomplished display...
