Audis joins Knights

Posted on May 16, 2011 in Latest Rugby News

Knights Director of Rugby Brett Davey continues his recruitment drive theme of balance and versatility by signing a Scrum half who scored almost 90 points in National League One last season. This announcement is ahead of what could be a busy week as Davey looks to ramp up recuitment for the RFU Championship 2011-12 season.

Lee Audis, the first choice number 9 at Coventry joins Davey’s side after a successful campaign last season making 29 appearances for the ex Championship club scoring 89 points in the process.

Coming through the Academy setup at Bath and gaining professional status Audis went on to represent Cleve and Westcombe Park on his way to Championship Rugby with Doncaster. Lee was also capped at U16 level for England.

Noted for his pace as well as his box and goal kicking ability the 5’11” , 13st 7lb 21 year old is known to be strong on the ball and a player looking to develop his skills at every opportunity.

Brett Davey gave us these comments on the signing. “Lee has signed as a Scrum half to complement the abilities of Chris Hallam, as we look for a balance throughout the squad that gives us the options we need on the pitch . The fact he is a reliable goal kicker is an extra bonus, it does no harm to have all the bases covered during a game.” He continued “ A key part of this signing, as all of the signings this year, is that the player showed enthusiasm to play for Doncaster during our discussions”.

Quinlan Set For 200th Cap

Posted on Sep 17, 2010 in Irish Rugby

Alan Quinlan will win his 200th competitive Munster cap when he leads the Munster team out tomorrow night for their clash with Magners League title holders The Ospreys at Thomond Park Stadium.

Quinlan who celebrated his 36th birthday in July becomes just the second Munster player to achieve that goal and is set to create a new record for appearances – Anthony Foley won 201 – in the red jersey that may never be surpassed.

Munster: F Jones; D Howlett, J Murphy, S Tuitupou, I Dowling; P Warwick, T O’Leary; M Horan, D Fogarty, J Hayes; D O’Callaghan, D Ryan; A Quinlan, N Ronan, D Leamy capt. Replacements: D Varley,W du Preez, T Buckley, B Holland,P O’Mahony, P Stringer, R O’Gara, D Barnes.

England women score impressive victory over NZ

Posted on Nov 23, 2009 in Rugby News

England 10 New Zealand 3

England Women recorded their first victory over world champions New Zealand in eight years  in the Investec Challenge Double Header at Twickenham on Saturday with an impressive 10-3 win.

England, who last defeated the triple world champions in 2001, bounced back from a 16-3 defeat seven day ago to record the historic win just nine months before the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 in London.

The Red Roses, playing in front of a record crowd of 12,500, were in impressive form, scoring the only try of the match courtesy of skipper Catherine Spencer. The Bristol No.8, on her 50th cap, also went on to win the Investec Women of the Match award. Vice-captain Katy McLean also stoked over the conversion and a second half drop goal.

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