All posts tagged "Newcastle"
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoEuropean Cup bid still alive – Deano
NEWCASTLE boss Dean Richards insists Champions Cup rugby is still there for the taking after this dramatic victory closed the gap...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoPlay-off bid still alive insists Dickens
BACKS coach Allan Dickens insists Northampton can still reach the Premiership semi-finals but they must win all their games to do...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLockwood looking forward to Falcons reunion with Graham
By JON NEWCOMBE NEWCASTLE prop Sam Lockwood has backed Gary Graham to shine among the Premiership’s big-hitters. Like Lockwood the year...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBedlinog safe from drop with big win at Dunvant
SWALEC Championship round-up By JOHN ARKLESS THREEsides secured their Championship status for next season but the final relegation spot is yet...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMavinga can add heft to Falcons
By SAM JACKSON NEWCASTLE Falcons have strengthened their forward pack for next season with the signings of Lyon prop Sami Mavinga...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 8 years agoSharks in talks with Scots ace Jackson
Off north? Jackson SALE SHARKS are having talks with Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson about a switch to the North-West from Harlequins....
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoRobshaw’s back and firing for his Lions selection
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins 53pts Tries: Buchanan 14, Brown 21, Marchant 40, Yarde 42, Luamanu 48, Care 55, Swiel 77 Conversions:...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoDeano: Yes, put Chris on the plane
RIVAL coaches John Kingston and Dean Richards were united in respectfully suggesting Warren Gatland seriously considers Chris Robshaw for the Lions...
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Features
/ 8 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JAMIE BLAMIRE ENGLAND U20S HOOKER Leaving the parental home at 16 to live with strangers was not easy for Jamie Blamire...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoRobshaw backed to stake claim for Lions tour
By CHRIS JONES CHRIS Robshaw will signal his recovery from shoulder surgery by playing for Harlequins against Newcastle on March 25....
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Features
/ 8 years agoLeicester looking at Carnegie speedster
HAVING seen Ryan Burrows, their best forward, sign for Newcastle next season, Yorkshire Carnegie could be set to lose their most...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoCatterick chills out to put heat into Carnegie’s play-off bid
By JON NEWCOMBE Y Carnegie v London Irish A FEW weeks ago, this top-of-the-table clash looked almost certain to be a...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoSaxons coach Bates to take top RFU job
RUGBY SHORTS FORMER England Saxons head coach Steve Bates has been named performance manager and international performance coach by the RFU....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoDom Waldouck weighing up the option of sabbatical
Eco-friendly centre Dominic Waldouck is unsure what role he will play for new-age Newcastle next season, if any, but appearing in...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSharks suffer a hammer blow with Addison injury
By JON NEWCOMBE SALE centre Will Addison looks set to miss the remainder of the season after breaking bones in his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoDeano is the key to Newcastle success
WHAT brilliant news that Newcastle have made such stellar signings for next season. Maxime Mermoz is a quality addition and a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoResilient Warriors fall short of a vital bonus
By COLIN NEWBOULT In the thick of it: Saints try-scorer Teimana Harrison PICTURES: Getty Images On the charge: Worcester centre Wynand...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWatson, Harris and Harris sign for Wasps
Newcastle wing Marcus Watson is one of three players to be joining Wasps ahead of the 2017/18 season. He will be...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMermoz: I’m back in love with game at Tigers
NICK VERDIER meets the France centre who has rediscovered his passion for the game The sea, the sun, the trophies, Maxime...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCONFIRMED: Newcastle bring in Maxime Mermoz
As revealed in the Fissler Files on January 22, Newcastle have added title-winning credentials and proven international experience with the signing...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSorenson to call it a day at Bristol
Bristol stalwart Mark Sorenson has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The 37-year-old...
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Dream Team
/ 8 years agoDream Team: Mike Delany – Newcastle fly-half
1. Sone Taumalolo – My old Chiefs mate brings fear into the opposition but he’s actually a gentle giant and a...
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Features
/ 8 years agoStrauss for Falcons? No, he’s off to Toulouse
SCOTLAND No.8 Josh Strauss won’t be moving to Newcastle Falcons when his contract with Glasgow Warriors runs out at the end...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoTuilagi off to Toulon
Toulon have signed Alesana Tuilagi on a short-term deal as injury cover to Vincent Clerc. The former Leicester and Newcastle wing...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoScotland duo commit to Glasgow
Glasgow have confirmed that Scottish internationals Tommy Seymour and Tim Swinson have signed new deals to remain at the club. Winger...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoTV audience and attendance figures grow for Premiership
The Aviva Premiership has released figures to show significant increases in both attendances at games and live TV audiences. Crowds at...
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Dream Team
/ 8 years agoDream Team: Marcus Watson – Newcastle wing
1. Mako Vunipola – Known as ‘Bacon Ears’. My old housemate is not shy of a KFC. An awesome person to...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWasps statement after Connacht blunder
Wasps have issued the following response to EPCR’s statement yesterday, which clarified that a mistake was made by match officials in...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoNewcastle sign London Welsh centre
Newcastle have signed London Welsh centre Nick Reynolds on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 27-year-old will...
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20 Questions
/ 8 years ago20 Questions: Mike Delany – Newcastle fly-half
What did you make of the Anglo-Welsh Cup over the past two weeks? It was good to get a break and...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBrookes hit with two-week ban
Northampton Saints and England prop Kieran Brookes has been banned for two weeks for making contact with the head of Newcastle‘s...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoLuther Burrell – I’m staying put to earn Test recall
Luther Burrell is aiming to rekindle his Test career with England after dismissing speculation linking him with a move to French...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoNew Year verdict for London Irish’s London return
London Irish chief executive Bob Casey has revealed the club will discover in January if they will be allowed to ground...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Saracens prove benefits of having home-grown talent
What an unusual start to Europe, with most of the French teams not turning up mentally and suffering the embarrassing consequences with...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJames Hudson forced to retire
Gloucester have confirmed that second row James Hudson has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect having failed to overcome a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoWayward Mike Delany has Dave Walder’s confidence
Newcastle coach Dave Walder has backed Mike Delany to come good after the Kiwi’s disappointing start to the season in front...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Perry Humphreys – Worcester wing
What a start for you this season? It’s been great so far. I ended up playing in all the games so...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJimmy Gopperth re-signs with Wasps
Jimmy Gopperth has joined Dan Robson, Thomas Young and Kearnan Myall in signing a new contract with Wasps. The Kiwi playmaker...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Ross Chisholm – Harlequins full-back
1. Joe Marler – I grew up playing with Joe at Haywards Heath where I was a year below him. He’s...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSaracens sign winger on short-term deal
Saracens have signed back Andrew Fenby on a short-term deal with immediate effect. The former London Irish player, who can play...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDavid Wilson leaves Bath to join Newcastle
David Wilson has left Bath and joined Newcastle with immediate effect. Capped 44 times by England, the 31-year-old tighthead had done...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNewcastle agree permanent deal to sign Fred Burdon
Newcastle Falcons have agreed a permanent deal to sign centre Fred Burdon following a successful trial spell with the club. The...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBristol bring in Rob Hawkins
Rob Hawkins has joined Bristol on a short-term deal as injury cover for Marc Jones. The hooker, who has had spells...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Cameron Orr – Gloucester prop
As a young prop, improving at the set piece is paramount for Cameron Orr so it is no surprise he jumped...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Harry Cochrane – Hartpury College scrum-half
1. Moaners I know this is a bit ironic but it’s probably my biggest pet hate. I’m a glass half-full type...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWorcester Cavaliers fixture dates confirmed
Monday night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign. The...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Tom Catterick – Newcastle fly-half
1. Mako Vunipola – I played England age goups with him and he’s an all-round ball carrier. He’s a proper scrummager...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Jonny Coser – Harrogate flanker
1. Weather moaners This summer’s interchangeable weather has brought out all the people who moan about the weather in their droves....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNewcastle statement – Zach Kibirige
Newcastle Falcons have welcomed the not-guilty verdict in the trial of Zach Kibirige. The club have been aware of the allegations...