Preview: London Welsh v Exeter Chiefs
1 decade ago by SaracensNewly promoted London Welsh were victorious in their most recent Aviva Premiership Rugby encounter, beating Worcester at Kassam Stadium in May 2013, and are attempting to win back-to-back Premiership matches...
The Premiership's 'New Boys'
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionOn Wednesday 4th June 2014 London Welsh secured promotion to the Aviva Premiership. As with every Championship side that wins promotion, their road to the top flight was long and arduous with the team...
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...
Mumm: The kids are alright
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyExeter Chiefs captain Dean Mumm will watch from the Kassam Stadium stands when his team's new Aviva Premiership season kicks off against London Welsh on Sunday, but has faith in his young teammates to...
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...
Leicester Tigers prop Fraser Balmain ready to take on challenge
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryYoung prop Fraser Balmain will play a major part in Leicester Tigers' start to the Aviva Premiership campaign. And he looks more than ready for the challenge ahead. With Dan Cole likely to be out until...
12 Things to Watch Out for in the 2014/15 Aviva Premiership Season
1 decade ago by In The LooseWith the 2014/15 Aviva Premiership season just a matter of days away here are our 12 things to look our for during the course of the season; 1. London Welsh’s Half Back Combo Welsh pulled off possible...
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...
