All posts tagged "Bath"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCarl Fearns on verge of making Premiership return
The former Bath back row is attracting interest from the Premiership
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFletcher: Lack of 12s is long-standing concern
By NEALE HARVEY FORMER RFU player development manager John Fletcher says the lack of homegrown No.12s playing in Premiership rugby has been...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLuther’s arrival has boosted confidence – Walder
■By JON NEWCOMBE DAVE WALDER has paid tribute to the old hands in the backline who have helped Newcastle get off...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJackals can swing series Lions’ way
Steffan Thomas talks to former Springbok coach Gary Gold about the Lions tour and PRO14 expansion NO one is more qualified...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Guscott’s Lions plea resonates so strongly
Chris Hewett laments the focus on defence by England against France, asking where the free reign in attack is for players...
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Features
/ 5 years agoArtist Paolo proud to pin colours to his boots
Daniel Gallan finds Wasps flyer Paulo Odogwu has lots to offer on and off-field With thighs the size of beer kegs...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoSpencer rues try that got away as Bath fall
■By GARY FITZGERALD STUART Hooper told his players “You got what you deserved” and refused to blame officials as Bath were...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoEvans: Big hearts won the day for us
STEFF Evans hailed the heart and desire that helped Scarlets defy a desperate late Bath onslaught for his side’s memorable win...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: Will Butler returns from injury for start of Worcester’s Challenge Cup campaign
Selection news for all of the Challenge Cup's opening round of competition, as Worcester Warriors travel to Pau
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Have World Rugby the wit to save our game?
Chris Hewett questions whether rugby is stuck in a time warp, unable to modernise with sound logic at its core
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Simon Halliday: Revised Euro Cup formats will provide a great narrative
EPCR chairman Simon Halliday opens up on the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup format changes and the prospect of a World...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoRusty Scarlets face uphill task at The Rec
The Welsh region has been impacted by a period of required self-isolation in the lead up to their clash with Bath...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAlex Gray is back from NFL ready to become Eddie’s new hybrid super star
After playing for Atlanta Falcons, Bath signing Alex Gray tells NEALE HARVEY he has returned from the NFL determined to fulfil...
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Dream Team
/ 5 years agoDream Team: Ex-Bath prop Nathan Catt
After more than 170 appearances for Bath, Catt announced his retirement from rugby last month
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoA West Country battle looms over Beno Obano signature
And is Bath No.8 Zach Mercer set to leave the Rec?
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoPreview: London Irish must up tempo to sap Sharks power
Exiles full-back Tom Homer talks to Neale Harvey ahead of the visit of Sale Sharks to the Brentford Community Stadium on...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSwansong season for Banahan
NEWS EXTRA GLOUCESTER back Matt Banahan will retire at the end of the season. The Jersey-born England international, who won 16 caps...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoCropper’s coming, but not just yet says Deano
By ROB WILDMAN NEWCASTLE continue to defy the pundits and thoroughly deserved this win over a flat and depleted Wasps team....
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoBath weather fly-half storm to canter home
By TOM BRADSHAW A MUSCULAR display by the Bath pack laid the foundations for a bonus-point win that got the West...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoAlan Solomons frustrated Worcester’s by poor finishing
Warriors director of rugby Solomons bemoans botched attacking phases in 33-17 defeat to Bath
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoTEAMS – Round 3: Duncan Weir back for Worcester
Team news for all matches taking place in Round 3 of the Premiership this weekend
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Featured
/ 5 years agoAnthony Watson the only change made by England for Autumn Nations Cup final
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face France at Twickenham this Sunday
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: The control freaks will stifle rugby fans’ interest
Nick Cain responds to Eddie Jones' calls for an end to the 'archaic' rule of naming a squad 48 hours before...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWe dodged the psycho horror show says Eddie
By ALEX BYWATER EDDIE Jones said his team escaped a “psycho horror movie” with Wales – and then targeted putting smiles...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoThe sizzling Simmonds keep Chiefs steaming on
By GARY FITZGERALD Exeter........................40pts Tries: S Simmonds 11, 30, O’Flaherty 33, Penalty try 62, Hidalgo-Clyne 68, Whitten 77 Conversions: J Simmonds...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoI’ll remember that try for a long time says Chiefs flyer O’Flaherty
Instinctive: Tom O’Flaherty TOM O’Flaherty admitted even he was surprised by the wonder try which helped Chiefs smash sad Bath with...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoFlood’s late winner nicks it for Falcons
■ By LUKE JARMYN TOBY Flood scored a match-winning try in added time to secure Falcons’ second win on the trot...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoHistory’s on Falcons side
IN THE opening round of the inaugural Premiership in 1997-98, a newly-promoted Newcastle made the long trip to Bath, won against...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoMyth-busting Pumas show Lions the way
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points PERHAPS it’s the boredom of lockdown but I’ve...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGraham chases ‘dream’ season to emulate Dad
By JON NEWCOMBE GARY GRAHAM insists there is no limit to Newcastle’s ambitions this season after they marked their return to...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoGive Tier 2 countries big games more often
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME With the finals next weekend, the Autumn Nations Cup is all but...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoHighlights: Six-minute recaps for Round 1 of the Premiership and coach reactions
Video highlights of the opening weekend of the 2020-21 Premiership season
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWe kept our form well says Deano
Happy: Dean Richards ORGANISATION was the key to victory for Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards. “The thing you can’t be...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTwickenham triumph for England’s master blaster
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England ....................18pts Tries: May 17, 21 Conversions: Farrell 22 Penalties: Farrell 46, 52 Ireland ........................7pts Tries:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSquad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season
An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night
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Features
/ 5 years agoAlafoti on fitness trail
FORMER Bath and Worcester back row Alafoti Fa’osiliva has gone back to grassroots and is training with South West One outfit...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMontpellier put Mercer in their to-watch file
Career decision: Zach Mercer MONTPELLIER are interested in sounding out England back row Zach Mercer about a potential move to the...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoLuffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoHe’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWig signs for Tigers
LEICESTER have signed former England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth following his departure from Saracens. The 37-year-old is the Premiership’s record appearance holder,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTrailfinders prove claims for promotion are genuine
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Dead-eye: Craig Willis EALING Trailfinders won the first of their back-toback pre-season clashes with Newcastle to underline their...
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Features
/ 5 years agoToby Flood interview – We’re all fresh and ready to go for our Premiership return at Falcons
Newcastle Falcons and ex-England fly-half Toby Flood speaks in-depth with Neale Harvey about the Championship winners' long-awaited return to the Premiership
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins
Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoLosing Italy would help welfare for top players
JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby....
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Features
/ 5 years agoSpain will be craving more magic from Melee
BY hook or by crook international rugby is continuing around the world and among those matches expected to go ahead today...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWe’re fit, fresh and ready for the challenge of Premiership
Q&A TOBY FLOOD ON THE RECORD Battle ready: Mark Wilson will be leading the Falcons’ fight up front after a year...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Even considering the stakes, Italy game is a good chance to play Ollie Lawrence
Jeremy Guscott examines the selection options open to Eddie Jones ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Italy
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoThe Verdict: There won’t be an asterisk next to this team
Brendan Gallagher analyses the Premiership final and how Wasps faced up to their uphill battle
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoThere won’t be an asterisk next to this superb team
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Fired up: Jack Willis is mobbed by his Wasps teammates after thwarting an Exeter attack with a turnover...












