David Humphreys: Time for Gloucester to deliver on potential
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogChange is in the air at Gloucester. In fact, it has been for some time. Some 14 players have joined the club over the summer, amongst them a handful of the biggest names in the game – the likes of...
Lawes refocuses Saints for title defence
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedCourtney Lawes has hailed the “unbelievable” feel-good factor produced by Northampton Saints’ maiden Aviva Premiership title, but insists last term’s success will mean nothing when the holders...
Marler 'apprehensive' about Quins captaincy
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNew Harlequins captain Joe Marler has admitted to being "very apprehensive" about the task facing him this season, while adding he is "very proud" at being appointed. Marler, who takes over from England...
James Simpson-Daniel forced to retire
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIt is with regret that Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that James Simpson-Daniel has had to retire with immediate effect due to injury.
Sturgess happy to be back
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyBrett Sturgess says he is determined to put his injury nightmare of the past eight months firmly behind him and help Exeter Chiefs to kick-off their Aviva Premiership campaign with a bang.
Preview: London Irish v Harlequins
1 decade ago by HarlequinsLondon Irish won just two of their last eight Aviva Premiership Rugby fixtures last season whilst their only victory on their last nine visits to Twickenham in all tournaments since 2008 came during the...
Preview: Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers' only loss in their last twelve regular season fixtures in Aviva Premiership Rugby came at Harlequins in round 20.
Welch insists Newcastle Falcons are looking up
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyCaptain Will Welch insists Newcastle Falcons will not be gripped by the prospect of a struggle as they hope to establish a successful new era in the Aviva Premiership.
Can players avoid World Cup burnout?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThursday, 18 September, will mark exactly one year until England open their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil against Fiji at Twickenham. For the players, it will be the start of...
Marler daunted by Quins captaincy
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Harlequins captain Joe Marler has admitted he is daunted at leading the side this season, conceding he will be entering uncharted territory. However, prop Marler, who takes over the responsibility...
