James Hook still in World Cup contention for Wales
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJames Hook has been handed a World Cup lifeline by Wales.The Gloucester fly-half has fallen out of favour in Warren Gatland's set-up and was left out of his country's Six Nations squad.But he has responded...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySalvi leaving Leicester: Australian flanker Julian Salvi is to leave Leicester after 4 years at the club. The 29 year old will not be renewing his deal with the club after contract talks came to nothing...
Hook in contention for Wales - Howley
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester fly-half James Hook can play himself into contention for Wales' World Cup squad, says Rob Howley. Hook was left out of Wales' squad for the Six Nations Championship, but has impressed...
European king John Afoa making noises ahead of Gloucester's final...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJohn Afoa has declared himself ready for the season's final shove after battling through injury and a full serving of raw rugby passion at the Stoop to protect Gloucester's European prize. The courageous...
Former Bath Rugby coach Steve Meehan to join staff at European...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleFormer Bath Rugby head coach Steve Meehan is joining the backroom staff at European giants Toulon. Meehan steered Bath to the European Challenge Cup title in 2008 and is heading to the south of France...
Tom Savage commends Gloucester's composure after Matt Kvesic red...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoTom Savage believes Gloucester showed "huge character" to overcome a first-half red card for Matt Kvesic, maintaining enough composure to consolidate victory against London Irish. The reliable lock...
'We're making Kingsholm home again' - David Humphreys
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys says Gloucester have reconnected with Kingsholm after completing an eleven-match unbeaten run at home. The director of rugby had nothing but praise for his team heading into the final...
Gloucester 35 London Irish 13, match report: Early red-card fails to halt ambitious Gloucester
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe ‘revolution’ may have begun at Gloucester but there will be far tougher tests of David Humphreys’ ambitious plans for the club than this comfortable victory over a poor London Irish, regardless...
Edinburgh's Davies to step down
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh managing director David Davies will step down at the end of May following "recent media speculation" he described as "unhelpful". The former London Wasps and Queens Park Rangers chief...
David Humphreys insists Matt Kvesic tip-tackle was 'unintentional...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys has praised his team for "responding well" to Matt Kvesic's sending off in Gloucester's professional 35-13 victory over London Irish at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites showed their...
