Monday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell's injury update Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter had positive things to say regarding Nowell's road to recovery: "Jack traditionally comes back very well from his injury...
Juan Pablo Estelles: Northampton Saints sign Argentina centre
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints have signed Argentina Olympic rugby sevens player Juan Pablo Estelles from Atletico del Rosario.
Juan Pablo Estelles signs for Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsThe Saints have today confirmed the signing of Pumas centre, Juan Pablo Estelles. "Juan Pablo was part of an impressive Argentina squad at the Olympics so we know that he has the fitness levels...
Marcus Watson thrilled with Olympic experience after securing silver medal
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIt might not have been quite the fairytale ending for Team GB's rugby sevens squad as they had to settle for silver at Rio 2016, but for Newcastle Falcons' Marcus Watson, the Olympics will always be one...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Doncaster Knights
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWill Welch captains Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they host Greene King IPA Championship finalists Doncaster Knights at Kingston Park Stadium (kick-off 3pm).
Warriors name 29-man squad for Clermont test
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyHead Coach Carl Hogg has named a squad of 29 players for Warriors' pre-season clash against Clermont Auvergne on Friday at the Jacques Lavedrine complex in Issoire (kick-off 7pm GMT).
Newcastle Falcons' pride at Marcus Watson's Olympic silver
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons wing Marcus Watson is an Olympic silver medallist after his Team GB rugby 7s side reached Thursday night's final in Rio de Janeiro.
England U18 team to face France revealed
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyEngland have named their side to face France for Friday's opening match of their U18 series in South Africa.
Tongan powerhouse Opeti Fonua joins Newcastle Falcons
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons have completed the signing of Tonga and Leicester Tigers back-row forward Opeti Fonua.
Marcus Watson: Preparation the key so far in Rio for Team GB
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons' flyer Marcus Watson insists Great Britain's meticulous Olympic preparations paid dividends in their rugby sevens openers, as they earned pool wins against Kenya and Japan in Rio.
