Match officials to September 7
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe 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,...
Local rugby: New-look Loughborough Students look forward to...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLoughborough Students have a history of winning titles but securing a third consecutive season at National One level was arguably their biggest achievement to date. The university's main aim is to provide...
James Simpson-Daniel forced to retire
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIt 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 RugbyBrett 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.
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...
Preview: London Irish v Harlequins
1 decade ago by HarlequinsLondon Irish won just two of their last eight Aviva Premiership Rugby fixtures last season whilst their only victory on their last nine visits to Twickenham in all tournaments since 2008 came during the...
Welch insists Newcastle Falcons are looking up
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyCaptain 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: Saracens v Wasps
1 decade ago by London WaspsSaracens return to the scene of their narrow defeat in the Aviva Premiership final just over three months ago; a venue where they had won their previous three Premiership matches.
Preview: Northampton Saints v Gloucester
1 decade ago by GloucesterDefending 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.
Can players avoid World Cup burnout?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThursday, 18 September, will mark exactly one year until England open their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil against Fiji at Twickenham. For the players, it will be the start of...
