Twickenham Clash Worth £2m For Welsh Rugby
1 decade ago by Running RugbyThe RFU will end up paying Wales £2m when they line up for the final act of their Twickenham trilogy in May. A 50-50 split of the profits from the third England-Wales match of the season will send the...
Mike Ford: We must not create a monster by spending too much on player wages
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyMike Ford believes Bath have recruited a world-class back row in Toby Faletau, but cautions that the Aviva Premiership must not "create a monster" by spending too much on player wages.
Newport Gwent Dragons describe Bath Rugby's signing of Faletau as...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleNewport Gwent Dragons have described the news of Taulupe Faletau's signing for Bath Rugby as "the worst possible outcome" and said it leaves them feeling "extremely disappointed". Bath...
Hammond believes arrivals' winning mentality key
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyDean Hammond believes the winning mentality of Worcester Warriors' new signings has been pivotal to their solid start to life back in Aviva Premiership Rugby.
Hughes pays tribute to Wasps teammates after collecting award
1 decade ago by London WaspsNathan Hughes was this week announced as the Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for November but the Wasps No.8 was quick to pay tribute to his teammates.
Mike Williams out for 3 months
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed that back row Mike Williams faces a spell on the sidelines after breaking his arm in the Aviva Premiership game at his former club Worcester Warriors.Williams, who joined...
Quins Reach 50,000 Ticket Sales For Big Game 8
1 decade ago by Running RugbyHarlequins have already sold 50,000 tickets for Big Game 8 against Gloucester on December 27 at Twickenham Stadium. The Big Game has become a firm favourite in the Premiership calendar, providing an atmosphere...
Richard Cockerill says Manu Tuilagi's new Leicester deal is 'worth the gamble'
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyLeicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill insists Manu Tuilagi is "worth the gamble" after making the England centre the Aviva Premiership's highest-paid player despite his recent injury troubles.
"£300k is the New £200k" Since AP Cap Increase
1 decade ago by Running RugbyThe Daily Mail has reported that a wages war has been started in the Aviva Premiership: Clubs fear Manu Tuilagi’s high-stakes contract negotiations following the salary cap hike will spark a wages war,...
Opta stats for Aviva Premiership Rugby: Round 6
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyTelusa Veainu has only appeared in four Aviva Premiership Rugby matches this season but the Tongan flyer has made an immediate impact for the in-form Leicester Tigers and he was at it again on Saturday.
