Pro12: Another try-fest on the cards?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The try-fest continued in Round Two of the Pro12, the aggregate number of tries scored, 57, now being the best total for the first two rounds since home and away format was introduced in the 2003/04 season. Newport...
Bowe and Jackson return for Cardiff clash
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions winger, Tommy Bowe, and Ireland international out-half, Paddy Jackson, will play their first match of the season when Ulster take on Cardiff Blues at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park...
Cardiff Blues v Ulster (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues are resting Sam Warburton for the visit of Ulster in the Pro 12. His place on the open-side goes to Josh Navidi in a team showing three changes from the 33-12 defeat against...
First Division set for a thrilling end
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The First Division pool stages looks set for a thrilling finish in the next two weeks, as the battle for the top spot on the log table and the last semifinal place continues. In an exciting weekend...
Ospreys cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ospreys continued to rule the Welsh roost in the Pro12 as tries from Eli Walker and Rhys Webb saw them win 17-15 at Newport Gwent Dragons. After Jason Tovey and Dan Biggar had traded penalties, Walker...
Pro12: Strauss' Warriors grounded
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Pro12, which began with a scintillating opening round last week, looks set to produce more drama in Round Two. Round One saw more tries scored than ever before (33) and the second highest ever...
Best returns as captain for Zebre clash
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsCaptain Rory Best will make his first appearance of the season after being named in the team to face Zebre at Kingspan Stadium on Friday evening (kick-off 7. 35pm). The British & Irish Lions hooker...
Ulster's Rory Best returns as captain for Zebre clash
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby11 September 2014The British & Irish Lions hooker is one of eight changes to the side that drew 32-32 away to Scarlets on the opening weekend of the Guinness PRO12. The match is at Belfast's...
Wiehahn Herbst hoping famous Ravenhill roar will fire him up for Ulster PRO12 match
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Jonathan Bradley – 10 September 2014However, armed with the little bit of local knowledge picked up during that three week trip, Herbst had little hesitation...
Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...