Six Nations: Henry Thomas named on England bench as four Bath...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleHenry Thomas has joined four Bath Rugby club-mates in the England matchday 23 for Sunday's huge RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium (3pm). The tighthead was called up this week...
Newcastle sign half-back Takulua
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons have signed Tonga international scrum-half Sonatane Takulua with immediate effect from New Zealand side Northland. Takulua, 24, has agreed terms at Kingston Park through until...
Scrum Half Takulua makes immediate Falcons switch
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons have strengthened their options at scrum half with the addition of Tongan number nine Sonatane Takulua to the squad with immediate effect.
Italy make six changes for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo backs will make their Italy debuts against Scotland at Murrayfield in a side showing six changes to the one beaten by England last time out. Winger Michele Visentin, 23, and...
Newcastle sign Tongan scrum-half Takulua
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNewcastle Falcons have bolstered their squad for the end-of-season run in with the signing of Tongan scrum-half Sonatane Takulua. Takulua will play the rest of the season at Newcastle and has signed...
Six Nations: Italy make six changes to starting XV
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBenetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin will earn their first caps. Bacchin is to step in for Andrea Masi, who is injured. Zebre’s Dario Chistolini will replace Martin...
Stuart Lancaster leaves out Gloucester Rugby star Jonny May for...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester star Jonny May has been left out of the England squad for their crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. The flying wing is one of 10 players released by head coach...
Nowell poised for England start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter's Jack Nowell is in line to start on the wing for England in Sunday's Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin. Nowell has replaced Gloucester's Jonny May in a 26-man training squad. ...
England's hope for Brown return against Ireland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland retain hope that Mike Brown will participate in Sunday's Six Nations showdown with Ireland after completing the latest stage in the return to play protocols for concussion. Brown was knocked...
Marcos Ayerza says Leicester Tigers are facing 'a real test of...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers prop Marcos Ayerza believes he and his team-mates are facing a major test of character.A hard-fought 18-12 win at London Irish on Sunday lifted Tigers back to sixth in the Aviva...
