Heart surgery for Thomas
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby02 September 2014Thomas, 32, announced his retirement from rugby in April 2012 after suffering a heart attack in January of that year. On that occasion he was taken ill while taking part...
Rhys Thomas to undergo heart operation
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEx-Wales international Rhys Thomas is to undergo heart surgery on Tuesday in preparation for a transplant. Thomas, 32, was capped seven times before being forced to retire after he suffered a heart...
Maule joins Bristol from Scarlets
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBristol have signed centre Gareth Maule from Scarlets for the forthcoming Championship season. Maule, 26, made 115 appearances for the Welsh region since his debut in 2009. He played for...
Connacht Count Down To PRO12 Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsThe Connacht squad are in the final stages of their pre-season preparations with their opening round of the GUINNESS PRO12 kicking off on Saturday when the Newport Gwent Dragons visit the Sportsground...
The summer's headline-stealing moves
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAs Welsh rugby gears up for a competitive season which starts on Friday, Scrum V recaps the big-name moves and who will feature for the four regions in 2014-15. Adam Jones became...
Pivac planning for a return to glory days
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsNew head coach Wayne Pivac has his sights set on pulling the Scarlets from the shadow cast by the class of 1972 and returning to the glory days of their biggest success.
Ex-Wales prop, 32, set for surgery
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-Wales rugby international Rhys Thomas is to undergo heart surgery in preparation for a transplant. The ex-Scarlets and Dragons player undergoes surgery in Birmingham on Tuesday, 2 September. ...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoLink rings changes: Wallabeis head coach Ewen McKenzie has made sweeping changes to his side for this weekend’s impending clash with South Africa in Round 3 of the Rugby Championship. After a draw and...
Henshaw and Marmion kept on ice as Muldoon returns for opener
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht will have to do without Ireland pair Robbie Henshaw and Kieran Marmion for the season opener against the Newport Gwent Dragons on Saturday.
Northampton confirm Fisher signing
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyNorthampton Saints has announced that Jonathan Fisher has signed a full-time contract with the club after impressing during a trial period. The 25-year-old has trained at Franklin's Gardens as cover...
