Warburton first on dual contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton is the first Welsh player to be given a dual contract, Regional Rugby Wales (RRW) has confirmed. The Wales captain, 25, was the only player to take up a Welsh Rugby Union central...
Biggar cautious after Ospreys start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDan Biggar says Ospreys must keep their feet on the ground after making a flying start to the Pro 12 season. The Swansea-based region have scored 16 tries in three wins that have taken them to...
Ospreys keeping feet on the ground
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Ospreys have won two out of two in the Pro12 but forwards coach Chris Gibbes has told his team to keep their feet on the ground. A 17-15 win at Rodney Parade made it 15 straight wins against Welsh...
Steenkamp wants to play for Wales
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouth African lock De Kock Steenkamp has set his sights on playing for Wales after signing for Ospreys. As part of the recent £60m deal between the Welsh Rugby Union and four...
Ospreys secure Steenkamp services
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby08 September 2014Steenkamp has signed a three-year deal with the Ospreys after the club secured an early release from his Stormers contract, which had a year left to run. The 27-year-old...
Monday Round-Up:
1 decade agoWelsh Humbled On Opener:London Welsh's first game back in the top flight was nothing short of a disaster. After signing 26 players this summer, including World Cup winner Piri Weepu, there was a great...
Ospreys set to sign lock from SA
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys are set to sign South African lock De Kock Steenkamp from Super Rugby side Stormers. The 27-year-old could potentially play for Wales after a three-year residency period, with the Welsh...
VIDEO – Pennell and Jones primed for Championship year
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe Greene King IPA Championship is certain to be a fiercely contested division once again, with the likes of Worcester and big-spending Bristol set to battle it out for promotion back to the Premiership. “After...
Ospreys v Treviso
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys wing Eli Walker and scrum-half Rhys Webb return from injuries for their Pro12 campaign start against Treviso on Friday. But the hosts will be without captain Alun Wyn Jones, ...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMUNSTER Coach: Anthony FoleyKey players in: Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Smith (Brumbies), Tyler Bleyendaal (Crusaders), Eusebio Guiñazú (Bath)Key players out: James Coughlan (Pau), James Downey...
