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Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

LONDON 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,...

Fan's View: James Simpson-Daniel is the greatest Gloucester...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

James Simpson-Daniel will go down as the greatest Gloucester player of his generation. Blessed with quick feet and an even quicker mind, he personified the club’s free-flowing new approach to the game...

Lawes refocuses Saints for title defence

1 decade ago by RFU News Feed

Courtney Lawes has hailed the “unbelievable” feel-good factor produced by Northampton Saints’ maiden Aviva Premiership title, but insists last term’s success will mean nothing when the holders...

Match officials to September 7

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

The 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,...

Leicester Tigers are in 'a good place', says Jordan Crane

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers will be a "driven" side when they head into the new Aviva Premiership season. That is the view of back-row forward Jordan Crane after Tigers missed out on the trophy front last season. There...

James Simpson-Daniel forced to retire

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

It is with regret that Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that James Simpson-Daniel has had to retire with immediate effect due to injury.

Sturgess happy to be back

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Brett Sturgess says he is determined to put his injury nightmare of the past eight months firmly behind him and help Exeter Chiefs to kick-off their Aviva Premiership campaign with a bang.

Welch insists Newcastle Falcons are looking up

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Captain Will Welch insists Newcastle Falcons will not be gripped by the prospect of a struggle as they hope to establish a successful new era in the Aviva Premiership.

Preview: Northampton Saints v Gloucester

1 decade ago by Gloucester

Defending champions, Northampton Saints, concluded last season's Aviva Premiership Rugby campaign with an unbeaten run of five games since they lost to Saracens at Allianz Park on 13 April.

VIDEO: Q&A with Twelvetrees, Haskell and Hartley

1 decade ago by The Rugby Paper

Gloucester captain Billy Twelvetrees on being named captain, the new Gloucester signings, his hopes for this season and England duty. London Wasps captain James Haskell on his leadership style, the aim...