Weekend preview & BOD's predictions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Pro12 kick off, we get underway our weekly preview of the weekend's action. This week we preview all the Pro 12 games and the 3 internationals that take place and ask Brian O'Driscoll to give...
Joe Schmidt: There were many positives from Welsh defeat
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt believes Ireland didn't get the 'reward they deserved' in their 10-16 defeat to Wales last weekend, citing the team's defensive strengths.
Cian Healy held in reserve as Rory Best one of seven changes for England clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRory Best will make his first start of the season against England at Twickenham on Saturday after Joe Schmidt made seven changes to the side that lost to Wales last weekend.
Williams, Jones and Lee boost Wales
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Warren Gatland says lock Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams and Samson Lee are expected to be fit for Wales World Cup duty.
Warburton back in for Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Sam Warburton returns to the starting line-up to lead his side in their final Dove Men Test warm-up clash against Italy on Saturday (KO 5pm).Warburton is part of a new look...
Warren Gatland and Stuart Lancaster, the Mourinho and Wenger of rugby union? | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Rugby World Cup is beckoning and Wales’s head coach is cranking up the mind games, an approach avoided by his England counterpartWarren Gatland and Stuart Lancaster exchanged views this week, but...
Sam Warburton to lead Wales against Italy in first World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Warren Gatland names strong team for final friendly before World Cup• Leigh Halfpenny, George North and Rhys Webb also starting for WalesSam Warburton will make his first appearance of Wales’ World...
Joseph desperate to shine on the big stage
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJonathan Joseph is determined to make the most of his opportunity when he leads England's quest for Rugby World Cup glory on home soil.
Francis pens new Chiefs deal
1 decade agoExeter Chiefs this morning announced that Welsh international tight head Tomas Francis has signed a new deal with the club that will keep him at Sandy Park until 2017.The York born prop has had a...
Chiefs' Francis & Hill pen new deals
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales international prop Tomas Francis and centre Sam Hill sign new deals with Exeter Chiefs.
