Skivington and London Irish ready to kick on in Europe
1 decade ago by London IrishLast weekend's defeat to Exeter Chiefs notwithstanding, London Irish have made a fine start to the Aviva Premiership Rugby season and skipper George Skivington is now eyeing success in Europe.
JACKSON COLUMN: All-rounder Doak settling into the Ulster hotseat
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsThere can never have been a line-up like it during almost 20 years of European competition - four super-heavyweight duels between the top half of the GUINNESS PRO12 and the Aviva Premiership, writes Peter...
Richard Hibbard and Sione Kalamafoni double hit on Brad Barritt
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpRichard Hibbard was throwing his weight around on the weekend against Saracens, as seen here when he and Sione Kalamafoni combined to knock back England centre Brad Barritt. Saracens won the match 28-21...
Top 14 clubs prepare for European assault
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyThe clubs of the Top 14 are going to take some stopping if Aviva Premiership Rugby's entrants are to entertain any hopes of ruling the roost in Europe this season.
Captain Stuart Hooper proud of Bath Rugby's comeback to bag a...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleSkipper Stuart Hooper spoke of his pride at Bath Rugby's brave fightback to secure a losing bonus point in the 29-22 defeat at Wasps in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday. Bath found themselves 29-0 in arrears...
Bath Rugby in shock move to bring Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby could be ready to offer Toulon star Steffon Armitage a World Cup lifeline.The flanker - dubbed the "Lionel Messi of rugby" across the Channel thanks to his stellar performances in the Top 14...
English clubs begin talks to sign Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage
1 decade ago by The TimesSteffon Armitage, the European player of the year, may soon be back in the Aviva Premiership and qualified to play...
Sharples: Gloucester making progress despite defeat
1 decade ago by GloucesterCharlie Sharples insists Gloucester Rugby are worth a top six place in the Aviva Premiership Rugby table this season, despite a 28-21 defeat away to Saracens on Saturday.
Harlequins win in Aviva Premiership was huge for us, says...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercurySkipper Ben Youngs says Leicester Tigers' pragmatic approach to their victory over Harlequins has put them on the right foot for Saturday night's Champions Cup opener.Tigers host Ulster at Welford Road...
Bath Rugby off to Twickenham for Aviva Premiership final - the...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Youth Rugby under-12s will join the parade of champions at Twickenham during the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership final after winning the Landrover Cup at Trowbridge RFC on Sunday.After losing last year's...
