Saturday 25th September Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks (Recreation Ground, 2.15pm). Gloucester Rugby v London Wasps (Kingsholm, 2.30pm). Live on ESPN Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs (Twickenham Stoop, 3pm) Leicester Tigers v…
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Chris Robshaw and Elvis Seveali’I cited
CHRIS ROBSHAW of Harlequins and Elvis Seveali’I of London Irish have been cited for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10(4)(e). Robshaw is charged with a dangerous tackle on Northampton Saints’…
Ignacio Fernandez-Lobbe signs for Bath
Bath Rugby is pleased to confirm that they have signed Ignacio Fernandez-Lobbe and John van der Giessen as injury cover in the second row. Lobbe will be with the Club…
Sale injury – latest news
Sale captain James Gaskell was thought to have broken his leg on Sunday, in the clash with Saracens. There had been worries that the 20-year-old Sandbach youngster, who became the…
Every Aviva Premiership match previewed – give your Verdict!
Friday 17th September Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby (Franklin’s Gardens7.45pm). Live on ESPN Something has to give in this top of the table Aviva Premiership Rugby clash between the only…
Every Magners League match previewed – give your verdict!
Magners League Round Three opens this Friday (17 September) in Glasgow where Connacht are the visitors. Warriors have a proud home record at Firhill, having lost just once in their last…
Butch James injury
Bath Rugby can confirm that Butch James has undergone surgery to stabilise his right shoulder, and is expected to be back in November. Head coach, Steve Meehan, said “It is…
Big Debate: Is the foreign influx bad for European rugby?
In this month’s Rugby World Big Debate, we asked Jérôme Riondet, a TV commentator and former France A centre, and London Irish backs coach Richard Whiffin whether the influx of…
Devin Toner – Leinster and Ireland
The Leinster lock showed he has a head for heights during Ireland’s Autumn Tests. It was a glum day on the Emerald Isle when it was confirmed that Paul O’Connell…
Joe Ansbro – Northampton and Scotland
Reward comes to those who wait, as Scotland’s first black international player is proving. Three seasons of battling for selection at club level and a desire to impress Scotland’s coaches…