Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: XV to watch
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogA mixture of new signings and young Englishmen, below is a team of new(ish) faces who could make their mark on the Premiership this season. 15. Anthony Watson (Bath) He was so impressive at the beginning...
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...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMUNSTER Coach: Anthony FoleyKey players in: Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Smith (Brumbies), Tyler Bleyendaal (Crusaders), Eusebio Guiñazú (Bath)Key players out: James Coughlan (Pau), James Downey...
Fearsome packs and creative backs in new Pro 12
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWith the ink dry on the historic peace deal and the new season just days away, Ross Harries assesses fearsome front rows; growling cubs; promises of flair and canny operators ahead of...
David Humphreys: Time for Gloucester to deliver on potential
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogChange is in the air at Gloucester. In fact, it has been for some time. Some 14 players have joined the club over the summer, amongst them a handful of the biggest names in the game – the likes of...
Lawes refocuses Saints for title defence
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedCourtney Lawes has hailed the “unbelievable” feel-good factor produced by Northampton Saints’ maiden Aviva Premiership title, but insists last term’s success will mean nothing when the holders...
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...
Captain Jones out of Ospreys opener
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys will start their 2014-15 Pro12 campaign, at home to Treviso on Friday, without captain Alun Wyn Jones. The Wales and British and Irish Lions lock's heavy regional and international commitments...
Season Preview: Guinness PRO12
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWith the new Guinness PRO12 season kicking off this weekend on Friday, we take a look at the prospects of each of the 12 clubs. Find all the PRO12 transfers here. LeinsterCaptain: Ireland number eight...
