Hibbard can't wait for Northampton Saints clash
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGloucester and Wales hooker Richard Hibbard is relishing facing off with Premiership champions Northampton Saints in the opening match of the season on Friday.
Northampton v Gloucester (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints start the defence of their Premiership title when they play host to Gloucester on Friday. England full-back Ben Foden is on the bench as he continues to recover from an ankle...
Dual contracts 'will stop exodus'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton is confident new dual contracts will help stem the flow of talent leaving. Home-based Test stars will be offered dual contracts as part of the new deal ...
Ospreys v Treviso
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys wing Eli Walker and scrum-half Rhys Webb return from injuries for their Pro12 campaign start against Treviso on Friday. But the hosts will be without captain Alun Wyn Jones, ...
Richard Hibbard relishing Dylan Hartley clash in Aviva Premiershi...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoRICHARD Hibbard is ready to go head-to-head with Dylan Hartley in a Premiership debut full of fire and brimstone. Hibbard, who joined the Cherry and Whites in the summer, has been selected at hooker as...
Dylan Hartley wary of Gloucester's front-row reinforcements
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDylan Hartley reckons Gloucester’s front-row reinforcements can revolutionise the Cherry and Whites’ Premiership hopes. The England hooker will go head-to-head with his Wales counterpart Richard Hibbard...
Premiership team-by-team guide
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIt seems like only yesterday that television match official Graham Hughes was deliberating over whether to award the try that would win Northampton the Premiership title at Rugby HQ. After 100...
Captain Hartley v Capt Twelvetrees – Premiership Rugby Returns!
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukThe 2014/15 Aviva Premiership season gets underway at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night as champions Northampton Saints host a revamped Gloucester Rugby. New Director of Rugby David Humphreys has selected...
Premiership: War on two fronts
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Northampton Saints: 15 James Wilson, 14 Ken Pisi, 13 George Pisi, 12 Luther Burrell, 11 George North, 10 Stephen Myler, 9 Lee Dickson, 8 Samu Manoa, 7 Tom Wood, 6 Calum Clark, 5 Christian Day, 4 Courtney...
Hibbard excited about opener
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyGloucester hooker Richard Hibbard is relishing the prospect of an away trip to champions Northampton for Friday night's Aviva Premiership season opener.