Ford welcomes England competition
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBath fly-half George Ford says competing for the England number 10 shirt will make him a better player. After missing the tour of New Zealand to have shoulder surgery, Ford made two tries and...
Patchell inspires Blues to opening win
1 decade ago by Welsh Regions NewsRhys Patchell inspired the Cardiff Blues to a bonus point 41-26 victory in Italy against Zebre in their Guinness PRO12 opener.
Zebre 26-41 Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues began their Pro12 campaign with a bonus-point win in a scrappy encounter with Zebre in Parma. Tries from Rhys Patchell, Lloyd Williams, and Dan Fish came before the break with Brendan...
McCall wants England recognition for Strettle
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsSaracens director of rugby Mark McCall sees no reason why David Strettle shouldn't be handed an England recall after a glittering start to the new domestic season.
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...
Goneva makes the right impression
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby06 September 2014 Goneva, a target for French side Castres at the end of last season, decided to stay after lengthy talks and repaid the club's faith in him with tries in the 44th, 50th...
Farrell relishing All Blacks rematch this autumn
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsOwen Farrell is confident that with a little more attention to detail England are ready to beat the all-conquering All Blacks in their next encounter.
Will Greenwood: England need to deliver at World Cup - they can no longer claim to be a team in development
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe first weekend is one that always has the power to clarify or confuse the way we have been thinking. Last year we were given some real insights early on as to how the Aviva Premiership would...
Ireland fly-half Sexton set to return to Leinster
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland fly-half Jonathan Sexton admitted it was with his family in mind that he chose to rejoin Leinster when his current contract with Racing Metro expires at the end of the season.
