Will Greenwood: England need to deliver at World Cup - they can no longer claim to be a team in development
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe first weekend is one that always has the power to clarify or confuse the way we have been thinking. Last year we were given some real insights early on as to how the Aviva Premiership would...
Hibbard ready for "brilliant" clash
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionWales star and new Gloucester recruit Richard Hibbard has billed Friday night's Aviva Premiership season opener against champions Northampton as "a brilliant game to start with."
Hartley joins Hibbard as part of Team Gilbert
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyPremiership Rugby partner, Gilbert Rugby are thrilled to welcome Dylan Hartley on board as a brand ambassador, where he joins fellow International hooker Richard Hibbard as part of #TeamGilbert.
AUDIO: Preview of opening round of Aviva Premiership matches
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyThe new Aviva Premiership season is upon us. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the opening weekend of action. We also hear from Dylan Hartley, James Haskell, Dean Richards and from Tom May.
No hiding place now - Guscott
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThis season promises to be even more exciting than normal because it leads into the 2015 World Cup in England. There will be constant references to it being "X" days away, and all paths...
David Humphreys heaps praise on James Hook
1 decade ago by The TimesDavid Humphreys, the new director of rugby at Gloucester, believes that James Hook, also a new arrival at Kingsholm, could be the “most influential player in the Premiership this year”. The convergence...
Humphreys latest member of green lobby
1 decade ago by The TimesNew director of rugby at Gloucester joins countrymen in making mark across the Irish Sea, writes Owen SlotThe trend in Europe, for some time, has been to go Kiwi. The Kiwi coaches are everywhere. ...
Our 2015 champions? Saracens, Toulon and All Blacks
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMick Cleary Quick-fire starters. Who will win the Aviva Premiership? Brian Moore Saracens. Sir Ian McGeechan Saracens. Damian Hopley Saracens. Will Greenwood Saracens. Mick Cleary Northampton. WG...
Greig Laidlaw excited for Premiership debut
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGreig Laidlaw begins a new chapter in his career tonight when he makes his competitive debut for Gloucester.
Luther Burrell says his breakthrough year with Northampton and England now counts for nothing
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs he prepares to face Gloucester in the opening fixture of the Aviva Premiership season on Friday night, there is no sign of complacency about Luther Burrell, no hint of smugness. The Northampton...
