Marco Bortolami relishing his return to Gloucester Rugby
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoFormer Gloucester captain Marco Bortolami is relishing his return to Kingsholm – albeit as an underdog in the European Challenge Cup.The second-row will be back on his former stomping ground with...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoHalmona debut for Italy: Italian head coach Jacques Brunel has named his side to take on Pacific Islanders Samoa in Ascoli this weekend, with a number of new faces included. Most notably, Zebre flyhalf...
Ospreys sneak past resilient Zebre
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ospreys made it five wins from five games so far in the Pro12, as they picked up a less than comfortable victory over second-bottom Zebre at the Stadio XXV Aprile. Ospreys were out for revenge with...
Davies kicks Ospreys to narrow win
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Ospreys got out of jail as they scraped to a 15-14 win away at Zebre, making it five wins from five in the Guinness PRO12. Sam Davies kicked all of the Ospreys' points but they were pushed all the...
Pro12: Warriors eye top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Glasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend urged his players to ensure the defensive frailties that almost cost them against Connacht last week are no more. And with a winless Treviso highly motivated...
Zebre v Ospreys (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUnbeaten Pro12 table-toppers Ospreys go to Zebre on Friday without wing Eli Walker, who has a shoulder injury. Walker's absence comes in the wake of Wales flanker Justin Tipuric's omission...
World's largest scrum marks tickets on sale
1 decade ago by IRB1,008 people from around the country took part in the world’s largest rugby scrum on Friday at Twickenham Stadium to mark the day that tickets go on public sale for Rugby World Cup 2015. Among the...
World's largest scrum marks tickets on sale
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 20151,008 people from around the country took part in the world’s largest rugby scrum on Friday at Twickenham Stadium to mark the day that tickets go on public sale for Rugby World Cup 2015. Among the...
Zebre must be 'hard to beat'
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyZebre captain Marco Bortolami knows the big challenge for his team is be ready from the off in their opener against Cardiff Blues. The Italian side took on local opposition in pre-season but know that...
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...
