Wallabies release Reds Gill and Holmes
1 decade ago by Super RugbyThe Australian Rugby Union have confirmed that they have granted Liam Gill and Greg Holmes early releases so that they can take up contracts in Europe. Both players were excluded from the Wallabies Rugby...
Western Force sign NRL star Curtis Rona
1 decade ago by Super RugbyPerth based Super Rugby franchise the Western Force have signed Canterbury Bulldogs star Curtis Rona on a two year deal. The 24-year-old try-scoring machine made his National Rugby League debut in 2014...
Patchell to make Scarlets debut
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsWales international Rhys Patchell will make his debut for the Scarlets in the No 10 jersey when he starts against Exeter Chiefs in the opening pre-season friendly at Sandy Park.
Chiefs Team News for Scarlets Clash
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyRob Baxter has warned his Exeter Chiefs squad they can ill afford to ease into the new 2016/17 season as opportunities to impress could well be scarce.
Exeter Chiefs name side to face Scarlets
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoRob Baxter will play an almost entirely different side in each half of Exeter Chiefs' pre-season friendly against the Scarlets at Sandy Park on Saturday.Only full-back Lachie Turner is scheduled to start...
Shingler returns for Scarlets season opener
1 decade ago by Scarlets RugbyScarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has named his side to take on Exeter Chiefs in the opening game of the 2016-17 season as the West Wales region take on the West Country side in the first of two pre-season...
Pocock : All Black back row won’t miss McCaw
1 decade ago by Super RugbyWallabies back rower David Pocock says that the All Black back row will not be weakened in the Rugby Championship by the retirement of champion Richie McCaw. The Wallabies and All Blacks clash next weekend...
Exeter Chiefs' Damian Welch hopeful that injury problems are...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoDamian Welch says he is hopeful that his injury troubles of last season are behind him as Exeter Chiefs prepare for their first pre-season friendly this summer.The lock sustained a pectoral muscle injury...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons sign Opeti Fonua Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of Tonga and Leicester Tigers back-row forward Opeti Fonua. Director of rugby Dean Richards saying: “Opeti...
Exeter Chiefs v Scarlets: Match preview - Rob Baxter calls for...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoA 'high-energy, high-tempo performance' is Rob Baxter's main objective when his Exeter Chiefs side host the Scarlets on Saturday in their first pre-season friendly of the summer.In what will be the first...
