Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership and Pro12 action | Guardian writers
1 decade ago by The GuardianLeicester are back in the title shake-up, Wasps’ crowds are creating excitement in the midlands and it’s getting tough at the top of the Pro12A new year has dawned, bringing with it Leicester’s annual...
PRO12 play analysis: Gareth Anscombe, Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldCould fly-half Gareth Anscombe slide into Wales' plans for the Six Nations? We analyse his impressive display during Cardiff Blues' 11-9 win over Dragons on New Year's Day. Likely lad: Gareth...
Hammett: Anscombe could be useful addition to Wales
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGareth Anscombe can strengthen Wales in time for this year's RBS 6 Nations, according to Cardiff Blues boss Mark Hammett.
'Anscombe would add things to Wales'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCardiff Blues boss Mark Hammett has backed Gareth Anscombe to add an extra string to Wales' bow if he is given the chance in the Six Nations
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 29th December:Wales Handed Faletau Fitness Boost: Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau does not need surgery on his injured ankle.The Dragons and British and Irish Lions star had to seek specialist advice...
Anscombe can 'spark' Wales
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Gareth Anscombe may be the missing spark in an erratic Welsh team, which won just five of their 11 matches this past year.
Hammett: Anscombe on the up for Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsGareth Anscombe produced a man-of-the-match display at Rodney Parade on Thursday and Cardiff Blues boss Mark Hammett admits the playmaker is hitting his straps in the Welsh capital.
Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoConnacht down Munster: Irish province Connacht earned a well deserved win over neighbours Munster last night, as Pat Lam’s outfit put in an impressive performance to come out 24-16 winners at the Sportsground....
Gareth Anscombe 'would add certain things to Wales" says coach
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCould former NZ under-20 player Gareth Anscombe pull on the red jersey of Wales?
Newport Gwent Dragons 9-11 Cardiff Blues | Pro12 match report
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Newport Gwent Dragons 9-11 Cardiff Blues• New Zealand born fly-half lights up Welsh derbyGareth Anscombe is not quite Welsh rugby’s version of Sam Burgess. He was not recruited from rugby league...
