Gatland hopeful over dual contracts
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby10 September 2014A number of Test stars are set to pen deals that will be funded by the Welsh Rugby Union and Wales' four professional regional teams. The initiative is part of a new...
Biggar braced for sterner test
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales fly-half Dan Biggar has warned Ospreys to brace themselves for a backlash when they take on compatriots Newport Gwent Dragons in Friday's PRO12 encounter.
Hogg's late strike sees Leinster fall to Warriors
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Michael Sadlier – 08 September 2014Stuart Hogg's late, late penalty ensured that the Warriors got off to the ideal start after they had come close to blowing...
Edinburgh stun Munster in season opener
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEdinburgh sprung a nasty surprise on Munster on the opening night of the Guinness PRO12 season, edging them 14-13 at Thomond Park. The loss made it three consecutive losses at home for Munster, the...
Livewire Webb orchestrates Ospreys triumph
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsOspreys got their GUINNESS PRO12 season off to a smooth start, as half-backs Rhys Webb and Dan Biggar guided them to a confident 44-13 victory over Benetton Treviso.
Pro12: Munster look for consistency
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...
Ospreys v Treviso
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys wing Eli Walker and scrum-half Rhys Webb return from injuries for their Pro12 campaign start against Treviso on Friday. But the hosts will be without captain Alun Wyn Jones, ...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMUNSTER Coach: Anthony FoleyKey players in: Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Smith (Brumbies), Tyler Bleyendaal (Crusaders), Eusebio Guiñazú (Bath)Key players out: James Coughlan (Pau), James Downey...
Season Preview: Guinness PRO12
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWith the new Guinness PRO12 season kicking off this weekend on Friday, we take a look at the prospects of each of the 12 clubs. Find all the PRO12 transfers here. LeinsterCaptain: Ireland number eight...
