Six Nations: Italy make six changes to starting XV
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBenetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin will earn their first caps. Bacchin is to step in for Andrea Masi, who is injured. Zebre’s Dario Chistolini will replace Martin...
Leicester Tigers positive over availability of Freddie Burns for...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFly-half Freddie Burns could line up for Leicester Tigers on Saturday in their key Aviva Premiership clash with Sale Sharks at Welford Road.Burns missed the second half of Tigers' 12-6 win over London...
COMPETITION: Win tickets for Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks showdown...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby face a crucial game in their bid for an Aviva Premiership play-off place when Sale Sharks visit The Rec on Friday, March 6 (7.45pm).And you could be at the big match for free, thanks to Green...
Stuart Lancaster leaves out Gloucester Rugby star Jonny May for...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester star Jonny May has been left out of the England squad for their crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. The flying wing is one of 10 players released by head coach...
Nowell poised for England start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter's Jack Nowell is in line to start on the wing for England in Sunday's Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin. Nowell has replaced Gloucester's Jonny May in a 26-man training squad. ...
England's hope for Brown return against Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland retain hope that Mike Brown will participate in Sunday's Six Nations showdown with Ireland after completing the latest stage in the return to play protocols for concussion. Brown was knocked...
Marcos Ayerza says Leicester Tigers are facing 'a real test of...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers prop Marcos Ayerza believes he and his team-mates are facing a major test of character.A hard-fought 18-12 win at London Irish on Sunday lifted Tigers back to sixth in the Aviva...
AUDIO: Cipriani - Sale investment promised
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks fly-half Danny Cipriani says the promise of more investment in the squad next season helped convince him to sign a new two-year deal with the Premiership club.
Cipriani swayed by England recall
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks and England fly-half Danny Cipriani says his inclusion in the national set-up helped influence his decision to stay at the club. The 27-year-old was out of contract at the end of...
Scotland bring in reinforcements
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Scotland coach Vern Cotter added five capped internationalists to their Six Nations squad, five days out from the round three Test against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scrumhalf Chris Cusiter...
