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Newport Gwent Dragons rue the rules which saw Taulupe Faletau join Bath for free

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Newport Gwent Dragons chief executive Stuart Davies has described Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau's move to Bath as a "worst possible outcome" for the Welsh region.

Ulster's Iain Henderson faces six months on sidelines

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss is fearful that star forward Iain Henderson will play no further part in his team's season thanks to the hamstring tear suffered in the Pro12 win over Edinburgh last week.

Ulster have the quality to keep Euro dream alive, says Ludik

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ulster full-back Louis Ludik has admitted that, with both sides desperate for a win, Friday's Champions Cup meeting with French giants Toulouse will likely define the remainder of the province's European...

Murray Among The Players Back In Full Training With Munster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster stepped up preparations for this Saturday's European Champions Cup encounter with Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park with their first squad session of the week.

Pivac: Walking wounded Scarlets up against it

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac admits his side are facing an injury crisis as they prepare to jump head first into a do-or-die European double header with GUINNESS PRO12 rivals Glasgow Warriors.

Pienaar: A Win Against Toulouse Would Really Change Things

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ruan Pienaar says that he arrived back with Ulster last month both mentally and physically drained after two almost non-stop years of provincial and international rugby.

Richard Cockerill says Manu Tuilagi's new Leicester deal is 'worth the gamble'

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill insists Manu Tuilagi is "worth the gamble" after making the England centre the Aviva Premiership's highest-paid player despite his recent injury troubles.

Double aim for Wasps' James Haskell

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

James Haskell is playing with the twin aim of winning a new Wasps contract and catching the eye of England head coach Eddie Jones.

Henry Slade to miss Six Nations after breaking leg against Wasps

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England centre Henry Slade will miss the Six Nations with a broken leg and ankle damage that will keep the Exeter star out for four months.

James Davies agrees new contract with Scarlets

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Scarlets are pleased to announce that James Davies, 25, has signed a new deal with the region.