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Zander Fagerson: Gregor Townsend more detailed, but less fearsome than Vern Cotter

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Zander Fagerson says boss Gregor Townsend has brought more detail, and less fear, than Vern Cotter in his first Scotland camp.

Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sean O'Brien ruled out of Leinster's Pro12 semi-final   Sean O’Brien, who had been named among the substitutes for Leinster's clash against Scarlets, has been ruled out after suffering...

Scotland add Rory Hughes and Greig Tonks in squad for summer tour

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

New head coach of Scotland Gregor Townsend has recalled Rory Hughes and Greig Tonks in the squad for the summer tour that kicks-off on 10th June.

Jade Te Rure returns to Manawatu Turbos

9 years ago by Manawatu Turbos

The Manawatu Turbos have welcomed Jade Te Rure back to the union ahead of this year's Mitre 10 Cup.   The Kia Toa first five-eighth has signed for the Turbos, having played the last of his...

Thursday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster has decided not to sign injury-plagued Bulls loose forward Arno Botha.   The Irish province announced in January that Botha would be joining them after Super Rugby on a two-year deal but...

Hughes, Tonks into Scotland squad

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Rory Hughes and Greig Tonks have been drafted into the Scotland squad after injury forced Saracens wing Sean Maitland to withdraw.

Gregor Townsend adds two players to Scotland’s summer tour squad

9 years ago by Scottish Rugby

After news that Sean Maitland has ruled out with injured ankle ligaments, Head Coach Gregor Townsend has added two players to Scotland’s summer tour squad.   Glasgow Warriors wing Rory...

EPCR announces key changes to Champions Cup qualification

9 years ago by Champions Cup

EPCR will introduce key changes to the qualification format for the Champions Cup next season, a move which will create a more streamlined pathway to participation in Europe's top flight.   At...

Champions Cup qualification process to change

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

The Pro12 nations have lost automatic qualification to the Champions Cup as EPCR today announced that only the best seven teams will qualify from next season. The current system requires that at least...

Champions Cup changes to be made next season

9 years ago by In The Loose

The proposed changes to the Champions Cup qualifying stage are due to be made next season. The current selection from the Guinness Pro12 sees the top 7 teams (one side from each of; Ireland, Scotland,...