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...
Luke Narraway: Ive grown up in farms, butchers shops and abattoirs
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe London Irish flanker on his huge appetite for snails, his love of Mario Balotelli and the French equivalent of being paddledHello, Luke. Good to see you back in the hood with London Irish after two...
Hibbard ready for "brilliant" clash
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby04 September 2014New-look Gloucester head to Franklin's Gardens on the back of a major squad and management overhaul at Kingsholm. Summer signings Hibbard, James Hook, Greig Laidlaw,...
Are you ready for the big Aviva Premiership kick-off?
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoThe 2014/15 Aviva Premiership season gets under way with Gloucester's trip to champions Northampton Saints tomorrow, ahead of the kick-off Mike Brown profiles the teams competing to lift the trophy in...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogLONDON WELSHCoaches: Justin Burnell, Gordon Ross, Ollie Smith, Matthew FergusonKey players in: Olly Barkley, Nic Reynolds (both Scarlets), Tristan Roberts (Bristol), Taione Vea (Wasps), Cameron Goodhue,...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBATH RUGBYCoaches: Mike Ford, Toby Booth, Neil HatleyKey players in: Sam Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs – October), Henry Thomas (Sale), Luke Arscott (Exeter), Nick Auterac (Saracens)Key players out:...
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...
