"Every point is vital in push for play-offs," says Bath...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleStuart Hooper knows every point will count for Bath Rugby this season as they look to crack the Aviva Premiership’s top-four conundrum. Mike Ford’s men missed out on a place in the Premiership play-offs...
Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins: Match preview
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoWith two wins on the road out of two so far this season, Rob Baxter is looking for his Exeter Chiefs players to open their account at home this weekend. After Leicester edged to a 24-20 win at Sandy Park...
Chris Bentley: Exeter Chiefs have our own SAS team
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoThe Shed roared, home players flared their nostrils, squared their shoulders and threw all they had at the Chiefs. In typical Cherry & Whites fashion, Gloucester rallied in a second-half fight that has...
Chiefs opinion: Brain power to match brawn
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoThe turnaround was pretty incredible. From 12-3 down to leading 22-12 at half-time, Exeter Chiefs’ players turned the game on its head at Gloucester last week. There was no panic in the ranks after...
Dickson loving scrum-half battle at Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyOf all the assets Lee Dickson can point to in his push for a World Cup berth, the Northampton Saints scrum-half insists Kahn Fotuali'i is right near the top of the list.
Haskell targets Robshaw's shirt
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby24 September 2014An agreement has been reached with the Aviva Premiership clubs for Lancaster to delay naming his squad for the QBE Series against New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and...
European Rugby Champions Cup play-offs
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIn order to facilitate fixture schedules in the Top 14, the Aviva Premiership and the Guinness PRO12, the Board of EPCR has agreed to revise the qualification play-off format for the 2015/16 European Rugby...
Lawson and Newcastle Falcons know style needs substance
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyScott Lawson insists Newcastle Falcons are committed to playing a more expansive style of rugby - but he knows the new approach must yield results soon.
20 Questions: Sam Smith – Worcester winger
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperFirst impressions of Worcester? Really enjoying it. Love the club, love the city and I’m getting stuck into the lifestyle. I’m living by the racecourse which is handy for dog walking. Tough decision...
England player ‘gag’ a smart move by Lancaster
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogIt was reported yesterday that England players would not be allowed to write columns or make video diaries during the World Cup next year, as they have done at previous tournaments and indeed as most sportsmen...
