Simpson out for up to eight weeks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps scrum-half Joe Simpson will miss the Premiership season finale after straining a ligament in his left knee against Leicester Tigers. The 26-year-old does not require surgery, but will be...
Flanker Kvesic gets three-week ban
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester flanker Matt Kvesic has been suspended for three weeks for a tip tackle in last week's 35-13 Premiership win over London Irish. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence,...
Saracens boss is desperate - Diamond
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says Mark McCall is "desperate" after the Saracens boss questioned how motivated Sale will be for their trip to Exeter. Speaking after Sarries'...
Sam Burgess' versatility could be the key to Bath star's chances of featuring in the World Cup this autumn
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFour months ago in perhaps the best performance of any English side this season, Bath travelled to France and thrashed Toulouse 35-18, which had an important short and long-term implication for Stuart...
Kvesic hit by three week RFU ban
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyGloucester flanker Matt Kvesic has been banned for three weeks following his red card against London Irish at the weekend.
Matt Kvesic banned for remainder of Gloucester season after...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have been dealt yet another blow after Matt Kvesic was banned for the remainder of their season.The in form flanker, who has been named Gloucester Player and Young Player of the Season, was...
Sam Burgess tells Stuart Lancaster he is ready for the World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath flanker believes he can make England’s extended squad• Mike Ford backing call-up to hand Lancaster more options• Sam Burgess should be playing for England, says Russell CroweSam Burgess...
Bath Rugby chief Mike Ford in the mix for Guinness Director of...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleMike Ford is in the running for the Guinness Director of Rugby of the Year award. The Bath head coach is on the shortlist with Northampton's Jim Mallinder, Rob Baxter at Exeter Chiefs and Wasps' Dai Young. "We...
Toulon's Xavier Chiocci scores a great prop try against Castres in the Top 14
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpProp tries are always a thing of beauty to be recognised here on Rugbydump. Toulon's Xavier Chiocci scored an absolute classic front rower's 5 pointer which has to be seen to be believed, as the European...
Gloucester set to rest stars against Bath but Rob Cook in line...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester are set to rest their armoury of big guns for Saturday's West Country derby against Bath but could welcome back Rob Cook. With a European Champions Cup play-off looming upon the horizon there...
