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Blues' new boys set for Italian trial

1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby News

Cardiff Blues will field three international summer signings in their pack for the opening round match in the Guinness PRO12 against Zebre on Sunday afternoon.

Youthful Connacht Team Selected For Dragons Game

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has named his squad for the opening GUINNESS PRO12 match against the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 5pm).

Five to make their Dragons debut

1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons Official

Skipper Lee Byrne will make his debut alongside Boris Stankovich, Lloyd Fairbrother, Rynard Landman and Andy Powell. The back three is a trio of internationals as Lee Byrne is named as fullback with...

Five to make their Dragons debut

1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons Official

Skipper Lee Byrne will make his debut alongside Boris Stankovich, Lloyd Fairbrother, Rynard Landman and Andy Powell. The back three is a trio of internationals as Lee Byrne is named as fullback with...

Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 36

1 decade ago by Welsh Regions News

The start of the new season on the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales prop Adam Jones about his move to Cardiff Blues, as well as outside half Rhys Patchell on his return from injury....

Guinness PRO12 2014/2015: Round 1 Predictions

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

So here we are, the start of another season of Celto-Italian rugby. We’ve got a new sponsor, new colour scheme and a few new faces joining the ranks. Opening weekends are notoriously difficult to...

Dual deals are dangerous - Thomas

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Offering Welsh players dual contracts is a mistake, says ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions skipper Gareth Thomas. Home-based Test stars will be offered the terms as part of the new...

New skills coach Darren Edwards dazzled by Bath Rugby's potential

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Bath Rugby’s bright young talent have already made their mark on new first-team coach Darren Edwards. Former Newport Gwent Dragons boss Edwards was the man Bath turned to plug the gap in their coaching...

Time for Connacht to fire up and slay the Dragons

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht will bid to continue an impressive opening-day record when they take on Newport Gwent Dragons tomorrow, hoping to make it the 11th season out of 14 that they start their campaign with a win.

Pro12: Munster look for consistency

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...