Freddie Burns dropped to bench for Gloucester homecoming
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoFreddie Burns has been dropped to the bench by Leicester Tigers for his Gloucester homecoming. The England fly-half moved to the East Midlands in the summer, in a bid to enhance his international credentials. But...
Leicester Tigers team to face Gloucester: World Cup winner Brad...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryWorld Cup winner Brad Thorn and prop Michele Rizzo will make their Leicester Tigers debuts in tomorrow's trip to Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership. Former All Blacks lock Thorn, and Italy international...
Gloucester change three for visit of Leicester Tigers
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have made three changes for the crunch Premiership clash with Leicester Tigers tomorrow. Nick Wood, who had been suffering from back spasms, makes his first start of the season after coming...
Gloucester change three for visit of Leicester Tigers
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have made three changes for the crunch Premiership clash with Leicester Tigers tomorrow. Nick Wood, who had been suffering from back spasms, makes his first start of the season after coming...
Cockerill fears diving epidemic
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill fears the game may become tainted by diving due to the encouragement offered by misguided sanctions over punching. Cockerill was angry when London Irish's...
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill fears rugby could be tainted by diving
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLeicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill fears the game may become tainted by diving due to the encouragement offered by misguided sanctions over punching. Cockerill was angry when Blair...
Cockerill worried about diving
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby02 October 2014Cockerill was angry when Blair Cowan of London Irish escaped a card or citing after striking the face of Jamie Gibson in Saturday's 22-19 victory at Welford Road. Clarification...
Rugby needs to alter its laws and restructure the season to tackle serious injuries
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe dramatic number of injuries we are seeing in professional rugby is not happening by chance. The players, who are now built like American footballers, are absolutely hammering each other. ...
Chris Ashton backs Sam Burgess to make huge impact when he arrives at Bath from Australian rugby league
1 decade ago by The TelegraphChris Ashton has not seen the video that was released by Bath on Thursday to promote the eagerly anticipated arrival of rugby league star Sam Burgess to the Recreation Ground later this month. ...
Premiership: Bath to break Sarries?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Bath coach Mike Ford believes his side have the attacking weapons at their disposal to break down Saracens' defence when they welcome the English Premiership leaders to the Recreation Ground on Friday. Saracens,...
