Phibbs on trial at old club Exeter
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Pat Phibbs is to return to the club on trial with immediate effect. The Australian scrum-half signed for London Irish on a two-year deal in February...
Jonathan Sexton breaks jaw and faces lengthy lay-off after Racing Metro defeat Top 14 champions Toulon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton, the Ireland fly-half, faces a race against time to be fit for the autumn international series after he broke his jaw playing for Racing Métro at the weekend. The British and...
Munster embarrassed by email blunder
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster officials have attempted to play down an embarrassing email error which resulted in player assessments being sent out to all squad members. A report in the Sunday Independent newspaper...
Pat Phibbs back at Exeter Chiefs on trial
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoFormer Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Pat Phibbs is back at the club on trial. The Australian signed for London Irish on a two-year deal in February 2013 but was released this summer after breaking a foot in...
Season Preview: Guinness PRO12
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWith the new Guinness PRO12 season kicking off this weekend on Friday, we take a look at the prospects of each of the 12 clubs. Find all the PRO12 transfers here. LeinsterCaptain: Ireland number eight...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoNo return for JOC: Wallabies head coach Ewen McKenzie has ruled out selecting either James O’Connor or Karmichael Hunt for his side’s impending tour of Europe in November. O’Connor, who is currently...
Aviva Premiership Round Up: Three rounds to go
1 decade ago by Worcester WarriorsConverted tries from Luther Burrell and George North inside the final eight minutes were not enough and Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall was happy to ignore the late slump. "We're another step closer...
Match Reaction: Worcester Warriors 33 Exeter Chiefs 38
1 decade ago by Worcester WarriorsHaving already brought silverware to Sandy Park this season in the form of the LV= Cup, Baxter is targeting a strong finish in the Aviva Premiership as they set their sights on sixth place. And although...
Preview: Worcester Warriors v Exeter Chiefs
1 decade ago by Worcester WarriorsThey have not won back-to-back league games since January 2012 but LV= Cup champions Exeter Chiefs visit Sixways in a mini slump of their own. The last time the two sides met, in February, Exeter ran...
Aviva Premiership Round Up: Four rounds to go
1 decade ago by Worcester WarriorsThe result follows a heart-wrenching defeat to London Wasps last week after suffering slim defeats to Harlequins and Leicester Tigers already in 2014. Betty said: "I'm so happy to get that first win,...
