Gustard backs Fraser for England
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 September 2014Fraser has returned to full fitness after nine months battling foot and ankle ligament damage, packing on muscle during his recovery. The 24-year-old was pushing for...
Thorn keen to make his mark at Tigers
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFormer All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has arrived at Leicester Tigers and is determined to make an impact in his new surroundings. Thorn turns 40 next February but said he won't be "some old guy hanging...
Willie Ruane: 'New Pro12 format is better for fans'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht CEO Willie Ruane believes that the absence of Heineken Cup rugby this year will be offset by the changes to the Pro12 which will decide what sides play the premier European competition next season.
Sexton agrees to Leinster return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJonathan Sexton will return to Leinster ahead of the 2015-16 season after signing a central contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union which takes him through to November 2019. Sexton will see out...
Premiership team-by-team guide
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIt seems like only yesterday that television match official Graham Hughes was deliberating over whether to award the try that would win Northampton the Premiership title at Rugby HQ. After 100...
Coach Ford expects Bath improvement
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHead coach Mike Ford says Bath must show they have progressed from last season when their Premiership campaign gets underway on Saturday. Ford's side narrowly missed out on a top-four play-off...
World Cup winner Brad Thorn ready to "give his all" for...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryWorld Cup winner Brad Thorn has arrived in Leicester determined to “give it all he has got” to try to help the club lift a trophy this season. The 39-year-old lock will not be available to play until...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: XV to watch
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogA mixture of new signings and young Englishmen, below is a team of new(ish) faces who could make their mark on the Premiership this season. 15. Anthony Watson (Bath) He was so impressive at the beginning...
Leicester Tigers are in 'a good place', says Jordan Crane
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will be a "driven" side when they head into the new Aviva Premiership season. That is the view of back-row forward Jordan Crane after Tigers missed out on the trophy front last season. There...
Maule swaps Scarlets for Bristol
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCentre Gareth Maule has left the Scarlets to join Championship side Bristol a week before the start of the Pro12 season. The 26-year-old joined the Scarlets in 2009 from the Dragons and made 115 appearances...
