Exeter face tall order after finishing on wrong side of eight-try thriller
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs pushed Bordeaux-Begles close in France but defeat has left the Aviva Premiership side with a mountain to climb...
Overseas signings add glamour but the Premiership must not lose its identity
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith a phalanx of rugby superstars converging on England a note of caution must be issued to make sure the Premiership avoids diluting its hard-earned identityLevel-playing field: Aviva Premiership clubs...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby7 new players in England squadThe Telegraph are reporting that Eddie Jones' first Elite Performance Squad will include 7 new faces in the squad, including inform Maro Itoje,Jones is expected to leave out...
Marty Moore on brink of Leinster departure – reports
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentProp Marty Moore is poised to become the latest departure from Leinster as he has reportedly agreed a move to the Aviva Premiership.
RFU Disciplinary: Rhys Gill, Dave Ward & James Horwill
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyThree players will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel tomorrow night following the weekend's Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens.
Leicester Tigers sign ‘world class’ JP Pietersen
1 decade ago by The TimesJP Pietersen has become the latest big-name signing to make his way to the Aviva Premiership after the South Africa...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldLast-ditch heroics from the kicking kings, giggle-inducing contributions from the match officials, superb tries and some shameful foul play all featured in an action-packed weekend of European Champions...
Goode is five and kicking for Newcastle Falcons
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyAndy Goode joined a select list of players on Sunday after the Aviva Premiership Rugby legend completed his comeback with Newcastle Falcons.
Exeter’s Thomas Waldrom makes England case with tries against Gloucester
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe 32-year-old No8 is again top of Premiership try-scoring charts and has surely attracted attention of Eddie Jones as he prepares to name first Six Nations squadStuart Lancaster turned to the 37-year-old...
Manu Tuilagi returns from injury to make big tackle on lock Courtney Lawes
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpManu Tuilagi made his long awaited return to action following a lengthy injury spell that included him being unavailable for the World Cup (disciplinary issues aside). He made this thumping tackle on...
