Gloucester clash with Worcester is a must-win European encounter,...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoLaurie Fisher has billed Thursday's European Challenge Cup clash with Worcester Warriors as a must-win encounter and expects a passion-packed performance from the hosts.The Cherry and Whites have already...
Aki a worry as Connacht injury crisis worsens
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam is hopeful that Bundee Aki can recover from an ankle injury in time for Friday's Challenge Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons, amid a growing injury crisis at the Sportsground.
Senior Business Development Executive - Connacht Rugby
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby is one of four professional rugby teams in Ireland playing in both the Guinness PRO12 and the European Challenge Cup. We are currently inviting applications for the position of Senior Business...
Disappointing Injury News For Connacht
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs attention turns back to the European Challenge Cup, the Connacht medical team have provided the following update. Unfortunately, last Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 defeat to Cardiff Blues proved particularly...
Edinburgh must be wary of young London Irish
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN Edinburgh Rugby last made a bid for European glory back in 2011-12, that campaign was kick started with a win in Reading and Alan Solomons’ side faces London Irish again next week as they attempt...
Bath primed to finally pull the plug on Northampton
1 decade ago by The Guardian• A must-win game for us, says hooker Rob Webber• Saints undefeated in previous eight against BathIt is four years since Bath defeated Northampton in the Premiership and after losing three of their...
Falcons take first points of campaign
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's amazing what one result can do for a side and Newcastle Falcons, fresh from their first win of the season when they hammered Enisei-STM in the Challenge Cup, fought back to salvage a 15-15 draw away...
5 possible England captains
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Eddie Jones officially starting his role as England boss today, we take a look at 5 possible candidates for the captaincy.Chris RobshawThe current England captain has been a model pro in his time...
Warburton out for 6 weeks
1 decade agoWales captain and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.Warburton suffered the injury in a tackle by Justin Tipuric, his rival for the flanker's...
Bums on seats are vital to protect the fabric of Irish game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe return to the comforting familiarity of the Pro12 came as something of a relief for Leinster and Ulster from the tempestuous European waters they have been trying to navigate in recent weeks. Connacht,...
