Coman named Edinburgh captain
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyEdinburgh has announced experienced back row Mike Coman will captain the team this season with Scotland international lock Grant Gilchrist as his deputy.
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBATH 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:...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoLink rings changes: Wallabeis head coach Ewen McKenzie has made sweeping changes to his side for this weekend’s impending clash with South Africa in Round 3 of the Rugby Championship. After a draw and...
Alex Dunbar return gives Glasgow Warriors lift
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPSTYLE=WINT Web Introalex Dunbar has handed Glasgow a huge boost by pronouncing himself fit for the start of the Guinness PRO12 campaign. The strong-running centre had torn a hip flexor in the PRO12 Final...
Munster embarrassed by email blunder
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster officials have attempted to play down an embarrassing email error which resulted in player assessments being sent out to all squad members. A report in the Sunday Independent newspaper...
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...
Leicester Tigers standpoint: New men impress in final warm-up
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers ended their pre-season with a victory against Cardiff Blues at Welford Road. To be frank, the Blues are not the force they once were, and the many titanic battles between the two clubs,...
Ayr 28 - 24 Gala, Ayr edge victory despite Gala tries
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPSTYLE=wint_web introAYR made fewer mistakes and edged the result as two teams went to war and offered a tantalising glimpse of the kind of high-quality rugby the Premiership is capable of producing in...
London Scottish 19-38 Glasgow, Exiles dominate second half
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAT HALF-TIME in this game, Gregor Townsend was basking in the warm glow of a job well done, comfortable in the knowledge that his side was well set for the arrival of Pro12 Champions Leinster on Saturday.
Heriots 10-Glasgow Hawks 17, Hawks hold on for victory
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIt was no surprise that Glasgow Hawk’s captain Andy Linton was smiling widely as he and the coaching staff had a debrief on the pitch after this opening day victory.
