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Slade and Cowan-Dickie surprise Rugby World Cup mascot thanks to Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

An Ivybridge school pupil could barely contain his delight after being surprised by Land Rover and some of Exeter Chiefs biggest stars with the news that he will be an official Rugby World Cup mascot.

Thompson disappointed by recent defeats

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Newcastle Falcons lock Kane Thompson admits his side must learn how to grind out results after a letting too many victories slip out of their hands this Aviva Premiership Rugby season.

Solomons expects tough encounter

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

07 May 2015The Murrayfield side became the first Scottish team to appear in a major continental final last week as they went head to head with Gloucester for the European Challenge Cup. But...

Throwback Thursday to what was a thrilling game at Welford Road

1 decade ago

When Leicester Tigers and Gloucester met at Welford Road in April 2011, we were treated to one of the best Premiership games you will ever see. With both sides looking to secure a place in the play-offs...

Ma'afu desperate to go out with a bang

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Northampton Saints had to wait 134 years to claim their first English title but winning trophies is all Salesi Ma'afu has ever known at Franklin's Gardens.

Damian Welch set to feature against Saracens after ankle surgery...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Damian Welch should be able to play a significant part in Exeter Chiefs' final two games of the season after undergoing ankle surgery, according to head coach Rob Baxter. The second-rower was withdrawn...

Saracens v Exeter Chiefs: Match preview

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Rob Baxter hopes that dropping out of the top four will be a weight off his players’ shoulders as they enter the final two games of the regular Premiership season. The Chiefs moved out of the play-off...

Hala'ufia slapped with five-week ban

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Relegated London Welsh will have to complete the last two weeks of their Premiership obligations, before dropping down to RFU Championship, without the services of their Tongan loose forward Chris Hala'ufia. The...

Mike Brown's concussion is assessed by head injury specialists

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Harlequins have brought in head injury specialists to assess Mike Brown, the England full-back, who continues to suffer from concussion symptoms nearly 12 weeks after being knocked out against Italy. ...

Gloucester heroes give Rugby World Cup mascot Henry Garrard...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

It's not every day you get to meet your rugby idols. But eleven-year-old schoolboy Henry Garrard had even more to celebrate after a special visit from these European cup winning stars. Not only did they...