Pro12: Strauss' Warriors grounded
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Pro12, which began with a scintillating opening round last week, looks set to produce more drama in Round Two. Round One saw more tries scored than ever before (33) and the second highest ever...
Welsh internationals return to Dragons starting 15
1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons OfficialAmos returns to play for the Men of Gwent after an injury he sustained in June stopped him from going on the Wales Tour to South Africa. The full-back/ wing underwent successful surgery in June to...
Trimble seals Ulster comeback
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland wing Andrew Trimble ran in a last-gasp try to complete the late fightback that earned Ulster a share of the spoils in a 32-all draw at Scarlets as the new Pro12 campaign began with a bang. Scarlets,...
Connacht too strong for Dragons
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyEoin McKeon and Danie Poolman scored tries as Connacht edged out the Dragons 16-11 at the Sportsground. Neither side made much of an impression on the competition last season, and today's match offered...
Five to make their Dragons debut
1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons OfficialSkipper Lee Byrne will make his debut alongside Boris Stankovich, Lloyd Fairbrother, Rynard Landman and Andy Powell. The back three is a trio of internationals as Lee Byrne is named as fullback with...
Are you ready for the big Aviva Premiership kick-off?
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoThe 2014/15 Aviva Premiership season gets under way with Gloucester's trip to champions Northampton Saints tomorrow, ahead of the kick-off Mike Brown profiles the teams competing to lift the trophy in...
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...
Newport Gwent Dragons Squad Update
1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons Official/* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145...
Fearsome packs and creative backs in new Pro 12
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWith the ink dry on the historic peace deal and the new season just days away, Ross Harries assesses fearsome front rows; growling cubs; promises of flair and canny operators ahead of...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBATH RUGBYCoaches: Mike Ford, Toby Booth, Neil HatleyKey players in: Sam Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs – October), Henry Thomas (Sale), Luke Arscott (Exeter), Nick Auterac (Saracens)Key players out:...
