Hook in contention for Wales - Howley
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester fly-half James Hook can play himself into contention for Wales' World Cup squad, says Rob Howley. Hook was left out of Wales' squad for the Six Nations Championship, but has impressed...
Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkisnon is coming to Bath next month
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleWorld cup hero Jonny Wilkinson will be coming to Bath next month as part of the O2 Touch Tour. The series of touch rugby events begins in London on June 6, before taking in Loughborough on June 13, The...
Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkisnon is coming to Bath next month
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleWorld cup hero Jonny Wilkinson will be coming to Bath next month as part of the O2 Touch Tour. The series of touch rugby events begins in London on June 6, before taking in Loughborough on June 13, The...
Try scorer Henry Purdy says Greig Laidlaw points tally gives...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHenry Purdy says he loves playing the adventurous running game Kingsholm adores and insists it is Greig Laidlaw's reliable points tally that gives him licence to go. The try magnet reckons it is the...
Matt Kvesic cited by RFU for 'tip-tackle' against London Irish -...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys has already told the media in his post-London Irish interviews that Matt Kvesic "technically" deserved a red card for a "tip-tackle" on Exiles scrum-half Tomas O'Leary.The...
Matt Kvesic could face RFU disciplinary panel on Tuesday or...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoMatt Kvesic could face an RFU disciplinary panel on either Tuesday or Wednesday this week after he received a red card for an alleged tip-tackle during Gloucester's victory over London Irish. The Cherry...
Leicester Tigers 'knew it would be tough and we did a job', says...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryWhen fans refer to players being "everywhere on the pitch", they could not have picked a better example than Leicester Tigers flanker Julian Salvi at Wasps on Saturday. Not only was the 29-year-old an...
England trio up for Premiership award
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland trio Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Billy Vunipola have been shortlisted for the Premiership Player of the Season award. Centre Joseph, 24, and 22-year-old fly-half Ford have both played...
England youngsters dominate player of the year shortlist
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsElliot Daly’s hopes of forcing his way into contention for England’s 45-man World Cup training squad, which will be announced later this month, have been boosted by his inclusion on the shortlist...
VIDEO: Highlights of Bath Rugby's one-point win over Harlequins
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby secured their home Premiership semi-final thanks to a 26-27 win away to Harlequins on Friday night. George Ford kicked five from five and Francois Louw, Horacio Agulla and Leroy Houston all...
