Edinburgh v Dragons (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAlan Solomons has made seven changes to his Edinburgh starting XV for Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final against Newport Gwent Dragons. Captain Mike Coman and scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne...
Ireland hope to extend Schmidt deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIrish rugby bosses have opened talks with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt with the aim of extending the New Zealander's contract until the 2019 World Cup. Schmidt's current Ireland deal expires at...
Wales look set to beat England to battle for Tomas Francis's services
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsTomas Francis, Exeter’s uncapped tighthead prop, is willing to listen to Stuart Lancaster should the England head coach approach him again, but it appears that Wales have won the battle to secure the...
Dewi: Chiefs can conquer
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyVictory in the Challenge Cup would represent another step on the ladder for Exeter Chiefs, says Dewi Morris...
Sturgess set to sign new Exeter deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter prop Brett Sturgess is set to sign a new deal at the club, according to head coach Rob Baxter. Sturgess, 33, is one of the club's longest-serving players, having joined from Connacht in...
'Comical Ali' broadcasts a serious warning for Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThey call him Comical Ali. They always have done. Even though Ali Williams' serious achievements strongly suggest that the clownish persona masks an ultimate professional.
The top point scorers in European Cup history
1 decade ago5. Former Ulster and Irish International David Humphreys currently sits in 5th spot with 564 points to his name in the European Cup. He was also part of the Ulster side to win the European Cup in the 1998/1999...
Back in top four for Baxter and co
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby12 April 2015 The Chiefs moved back into the top four in the league standings while the d efeat at Sandy Park means Saints missed out on guaranteeing a place in the play-offs. The sides...
David Humphreys insists Gloucester defeat will have no impact on...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHarlequins 29 Gloucester 26David Humphreys has slammed Gloucester's collective indiscipline as two yellow cards in as many minutes saw Harlequins claw back the lead - but he insists the defeat will have...
We can only blame ourselves, says Billy Twelvetrees
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBilly Twelvetrees admits Gloucester only have themselves to blame for their agonising 29-26 defeat to Harlequins with their discipline simply not good enough. Two yellow cards in two minutes gave Harlequins...
