Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: XV to watch
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogA mixture of new signings and young Englishmen, below is a team of new(ish) faces who could make their mark on the Premiership this season. 15. Anthony Watson (Bath) He was so impressive at the beginning...
London Welsh v Exeter Chiefs: Match preview
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoIt may be the start of a new campaign, with a smattering of new players and new facilities to look forward to at Sandy Park, but head coach Rob Baxter is using the past to motivate his Exeter Chiefs players. The...
Mitch Lees says Exeter Chiefs must match London Welsh's desire
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs have to match London Welsh's fire if they want to win their opening Aviva Premiership match of the season, according to Mitch Lees. The Aussie forward knows better than most what awaits Rob...
Aviva Premiership 2014-15: The only certainty of the new season is that it will be even better than the last
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDo you retain the pain or do you forget the pain? Mark McCall, the Saracens director of rugby, has opted for the latter, looking to cleanse any psychological hangover from his side’s two defeats...
Are you ready for the big Aviva Premiership kick-off?
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoThe 2014/15 Aviva Premiership season gets under way with Gloucester's trip to champions Northampton Saints tomorrow, ahead of the kick-off Mike Brown profiles the teams competing to lift the trophy in...
Championship launches sixth season as professional second tier
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe Greene King IPA Championship will kick off its sixth season as the second tier of professional rugby on Friday when Nottingham Rugby host Bedford Blues at Meadow Lane (kick-off 8pm). The fixture...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMUNSTER Coach: Anthony FoleyKey players in: Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Smith (Brumbies), Tyler Bleyendaal (Crusaders), Eusebio Guiñazú (Bath)Key players out: James Coughlan (Pau), James Downey...
We always say it will be the most competitive season, but this ones scary
1 decade ago by The GuardianFive London-based head coaches, one table, no holds barred. Harlequins Conor OShea, Saracens Mark McCall, London Irishs Brian Smith, Wasps Dai Young and London Welshs Justin Burnell discuss this years...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLONDON WELSHCoaches: Justin Burnell, Gordon Ross, Ollie Smith, Matthew FergusonKey players in: Olly Barkley, Nic Reynolds (both Scarlets), Tristan Roberts (Bristol), Taione Vea (Wasps), Cameron Goodhue,...
Match officials to September 7
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with George Clancy refereeing the Wallabies versus Springboks showdown. The Rugby ChampionshipAustralia vs South Africa at Patersons Stadium,...
