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Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

LONDON WELSHCoaches: Justin Burnell, Gordon Ross, Ollie Smith, Matthew FergusonKey players in: Olly Barkley, Nic Reynolds (both Scarlets), Tristan Roberts (Bristol), Taione Vea (Wasps), Cameron Goodhue,...

Sturgess happy to be back

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Brett Sturgess says he is determined to put his injury nightmare of the past eight months firmly behind him and help Exeter Chiefs to kick-off their Aviva Premiership campaign with a bang.

Marler daunted by Quins captaincy

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

New Harlequins captain Joe Marler has admitted he is daunted at leading the side this season, conceding he will be entering uncharted territory. However, prop Marler, who takes over the responsibility...

New boy Luke Arscott not intimidated by filling Nick Abendanon's...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Summer signing Luke Arscott knows he has some pretty big shoes to fill at Bath Rugby.When full-back Nick Abendanon announced he was to leave the club back in February, Arscott was the man Bath head coach...

Tameifuna cited for referee shove

1 decade ago by Chiefs news

Waikato prop Ben Tameifuna has been cited for acting against the spirit of good sportsmanship, after pushing referee Glen Jackson.

Mumm: The kids are alright

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Exeter Chiefs captain Dean Mumm will watch from the Kassam Stadium stands when his team's new Aviva Premiership season kicks off against London Welsh on Sunday, but has faith in his young teammates to...

Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

BATH RUGBYCoaches: Mike Ford, Toby Booth, Neil HatleyKey players in: Sam Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs – October), Henry Thomas (Sale), Luke Arscott (Exeter), Nick Auterac (Saracens)Key players out:...

Ben Tameifuna cited for big shove on referee Glen Jackson

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Waikato prop Ben Tameifuna has been cited for pushing referee Glen Jackson during the ITM Cup round 3 match vs North Harbour on Saturday night. The charge is for acting against the spirit of good sportsmanship,...

The summer's headline-stealing moves

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

As Welsh rugby gears up for a competitive season which starts on Friday, Scrum V recaps the big-name moves and who will feature for the four regions in 2014-15. Adam Jones became...

Jonathan Sexton faces a fight to recover for Ireland duty

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Niall Crozier – 02 September 2014Ireland's first-choice outside-half suffered a broken jaw while playing for Racing Metro in Sunday's 17-10 Top14 victory over...