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Anscombe returns for Treviso away test

1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues news

Fly half Gareth Anscombe returns to the starting line-up for Cardiff Blues as they face Benetton Treviso in a crucial Guinness PRO12 fixture at Stadio Monigo in Italy on Friday evening (kick-off 8.05pm...

Campagnaro to join Chiefs

1 decade ago

Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of Treviso and Italian international Michele Campagnaro. The 21 year-old centre will make the move to Sandy Park for the start of next season on a two-year deal. This...

Newcastle sign ex-All Black Delany

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Newcastle Falcons have signed former New Zealand back Mike Delany from French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne. The 32-year-old, who can play at fly-half, full-back or centre, will join in the summer...

Jonathan Joseph’s emergence at No13 has changed England’s attack dynamic

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Outside-centre’s thrilling Six Nations form has given England an extra dimension but Manu Tuilagi’s return from injury could yet spark a World Cup rethink• England’s Jonathan Joseph turns on the...

Pennell hoping for Six Nations call

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Worcester full-back Chris Pennell is hopeful of a return to the England squad as Mike Brown continues his recovery from concussion. The 27-year-old won his only senior cap against...

Italy centre Campagnaro to join Exeter

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Italy centre Michele Campagnaro will complete a summer switch to Exeter Chiefs from PRO12 side Benetton Treviso. The 21-year-old, who has won 13 caps for the Azzurri, has agreed a two-year deal with...

Olympic Stadium to host rugby match

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

London's Olympic Stadium  will host its first rugby union match, when the Barbarians play Samoa in August. The venue will host five Rugby World Cup  matches later this year,...

Former All Black Delany signs for Falcons

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Former All Black Mike Delany will move to Newcastle Falcons from Clermont Auvergne next season, the Aviva Premiership club have announced. The fly-half, who was a relative latecomer to rugby and made...

Cipriani rejects Toulon to sign new Sale deal

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

England fly-half Danny Cipriani has signed a new two-year contract with Sale Sharks, the Aviva Premiership club have announced. The 27-year-old had been considering a big-money offer to join French...

Thursday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Cipriani staying put: Sale Sharks fans have been handed a massive boost today, after flyhalf Danny Cipriani committed his future to the club, signing a new two year deal in the process. Arguably Sale’s...