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Bennett thrilled by silver as Fiji prove too strong

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland centre Mark Bennett admitted Fiji were just too good after he and his Team GB teammates were forced to settle for a silver medal in the inaugural Rugby Sevens competition in Rio.

Peter Jackson column: Star-finder Paul Turner can give Wales fresh hope

1 decade ago by The Rugby Paper

England’s 45-man training squad this weekend included ten born in the Southern Hemisphere – four in New Zealand, three in Australia, two in Fiji, one in Samoa. Last season Scotland capped nine from...

Baumann heads south to Wellington

1 decade ago by American Rugby

US Eagles prop Chris Baumann has signed to play for the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup.   The tighthead specialist joins the team after playing a key role in the Denver Stampede’s title-winning...

Player Movements: Glasgow Warriors

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Glasgow losing 17 players this year alone, their upcoming season will hopefully be boosted by their 8 new signings.   Here are the players that will display their talent at Scotstoun this...

Leicester Tigers pre-season focus switches to Italy after Welsh...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers' players are eager for their first taste of match action, according to assistant coach Richard Blaze.Tigers head to south Wales on Friday evening to face the Ospreys in their first warm-up...

Gray excited at co-captaincy role with Pyrgos

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has revealed his excitement at combining with international teammate Henry Pyrgos as Glasgow Warriors co-captains this season.

Bradbury leads Wales U18s in opener

1 decade ago by Wales Rugby Team news

Second row Callum Bradbury will captain Wales in their opening game against South Africa Schools tomorrow in the annual Under 19 International Series featuring teams from England, France, Italy and South...

Nowell ruled out after thumb surgery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jack Nowell is set to be sidelined for the beginning of the new season after undergoing surgery on an injured thumb.

Patchell set to stake his claim for Wales No10 shirt

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Head coach Warren Gatland could have a new contender for the Wales No10 shirt when we reach the 2017 RBS 6 Nations after Scarlets confirmed their intention to field new signing Rhys Patchell at fly-half...

Lawes targeting return from ankle surgery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

With a chronic ankle injury behind him, England lock Courtney Lawes insists he is ready to shine for club and country.