Marler daunted by Quins captaincy
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Harlequins captain Joe Marler has admitted he is daunted at leading the side this season, conceding he will be entering uncharted territory. However, prop Marler, who takes over the responsibility...
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:...
The summer's headline-stealing moves
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAs Welsh rugby gears up for a competitive season which starts on Friday, Scrum V recaps the big-name moves and who will feature for the four regions in 2014-15. Adam Jones became...
Loose Pass
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWelcome to Loose Pass, our weekly collection of warm cuppas, mild coacoas and grande quad non-fat, one-pump, no-whip, mochas. This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with player PR, franchising...
Jonathan Sexton faces a fight to recover for Ireland duty
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Niall Crozier – 02 September 2014Ireland's first-choice outside-half suffered a broken jaw while playing for Racing Metro in Sunday's 17-10 Top14 victory over...
No crisis - but red faces -at Munster over leaked report
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMunster say there is no "crisis" at the club after a document was wrongly sent to the entire playing staff detailing the management's thoughts on the players. According to the Sunday Independent,...
Fisher joins Northampton after trial
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership champions Northampton Saints have given forward Jonathan Fisher a full-time contract. Fisher, 25, impressed on trial, playing in three Saints pre-season friendlies as cover for the...
Saints sign back-row Fisher
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNorthampton Saints have completed the signing of back-row Jonathan Fisher, who played for the club on a trial basis over the summer. Fisher was added as cover for the injured Sam Dickinson and he...
Saints secure Fisher signing
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyNorthampton have bolstered their back-row options with the signing of former London Irish flanker Jon Fisher.
Phibbs on trial at Chiefs
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby01 September 2014The 32-year-old Australian enjoyed stints with Leicester and London Irish following 10 appearances in the 2010/11 campaign at Exeter. Phibbs left Irish in the summer...
