John Afoa calls on Gloucester to turn the screw at scrum-time
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJohn Afoa has urged Gloucester to turn up their scrum power against Harlequins tonight.The Cherry and Whites go into the Kingsholm clash with first-choice props Afoa and Nick Wood packing down with Darren...
Holm Truths with Richard Hibbard: My tattoos tell a story of my...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo"Where I am, where I've been and where I'm going" – Richard Hibbard's tattoos tell a story of his life.The Welsh hooker is a walking work of art with ink covering his arms, legs, chest and back.They...
Some Interesting Selections in the Wales 23 for Wallabies Test
1 decade ago by In The LooseWales welcome back four players who missed the tour to South Africa for their opening Dove Men Series clash against Australia on Saturday (KO 14:30) Captain Sam Warburton, Leigh Halfpenny, Rhys Webb and...
Richard Hibbard selected by Wales
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester hooker Richard Hibbard has been named in Wales' starting line-up to face Australia on Saturday.He is joined by Sam Warburton, Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb who also make their return to the...
Hibbard happy to be back in international fold
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lion hooker Richard Hibbard admits he is champing at the bit to return to the international stage.
Hibbard ready to tackle Oyonnax's giant pack
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoRichard Hibbard is ready to cut Oyonnax's gargantuan pack down to size at Stade Charles-Mathon. The Cherry and Whites take on the French outfit aiming to complete back-to-back European Challenge Cup victories. Oyonnax...
Richard Hibbard and Sione Kalamafoni double hit on Brad Barritt
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpRichard Hibbard was throwing his weight around on the weekend against Saracens, as seen here when he and Sione Kalamafoni combined to knock back England centre Brad Barritt. Saracens won the match 28-21...
Cockerill fears diving epidemic
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill fears the game may become tainted by diving due to the encouragement offered by misguided sanctions over punching. Cockerill was angry when London Irish's...
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill fears rugby could be tainted by diving
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLeicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill fears the game may become tainted by diving due to the encouragement offered by misguided sanctions over punching. Cockerill was angry when Blair...
Cockerill worried about diving
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby02 October 2014Cockerill was angry when Blair Cowan of London Irish escaped a card or citing after striking the face of Jamie Gibson in Saturday's 22-19 victory at Welford Road. Clarification...
