World Cup doubt over Gilchrist
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby26 February 2015The Edinburgh forward was named the Dark Blues skipper ahead of the autumn internationals with Argentina, New Zealand and Tonga. But before he could lead out his country,...
Edinburgh's Gilchrist out for season
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh vice-captain Grant Gilchrist has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. The Scotland lock has been forced to have further surgery for the broken forearm he...
Hammett to leave Cardiff for 'personal reasons'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCardiff Blues have announced that director of rugby Mark Hammett is to leave his post for "personal reasons" after just six months in charge. In a statement, the Blues revealed Hammett had asked to...
Leinster far from fluent in victory over Zebre
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSean Cronin's last-gasp bonus-point try sealed Leinster's flattering 29-8 Guinness PRO12 victory over bottom side Zebre at the RDS. Five days on from losing at the home to the Newport Gwent Dragons,...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 16th FebruaryTimani Signs Two Year Extension with Melbourne RebelsMelbourne Rebels have wasted no time in re-signing exciting second-rower Lopeti Timani until the end of the 2017 season.The 24-year-old...
Saints' Ma'afu banned for two weeks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints prop Salesi Ma'afu has been banned for two weeks by the Rugby Football Union, his second suspension of the season. The Australia international, 31, pleaded guilty to striking...
Cup Triumph for Clonmel
1 decade ago by Knock On RugbyThere’s no stopping Clonmel it seems, on Sunday afternoon in Fermoy the south Tipperary side claimed the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup for the very first time defeating Cobh Pirates in the decider. Denis...
Exeter end losing run in style
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumExeter ended a run of four Aviva Premiership defeats with a 46-17 victory over Newcastle at Sandy Park. The Chiefs had the game wrapped up by the end of the first half as they led 32-3, having secured...
Faloon returns to Ulster
1 decade agoUlster have confirmed the signing of Willie Faloon with the openside flanker leaving Connacht to return to Ravenhill after nearly three seasons with Connacht.The 28 year old leaves the Sportsground after...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoDowson heads for exit: Northampton Saints have today confirmed that back row forward Phil Dowson will leave the club at the end of the current season, having chosen to take up a contract with Aviva...
