Fortey set for two hundred

Posted on Nov 26, 2009 in Rugby News

Hooker Chris Fortey is set to join the exclusive ’200 Club’ in the Guinness Premiership when Worcester Warriors entertain table topping Saracens at Sixways Stadium on Friday evening (kick-off 8pm).

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock has selected the same starting line-up that drew 12-12 on home soil with Bath Rugby just seven days earlier as he looks for Warriors to secure a third home win of the campaign.

Fortey is named among the replacements and if he plays a part in the encounter will hit the magical 200 game mark in the English top-flight and move to fifth in the all-time league standings for games played.

“Chris is about to hit the 200 Club in the Guinness Premiership and this is yet another example of the durability, professionalism and skill of this Warrior over an extended period,” said Ruddock.

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Wing wonder Benjamin signs Warriors deal

Posted on Nov 26, 2009 in Rugby News

Worcester Warriors are today delighted to announce that ‘hot property’ Miles Benjamin has signed a new two-year contract to remain at Sixways Stadium.

Wing wonder Benjamin, who has a stunning strike rate of 24 tries in 60 games for Warriors, has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the club until at least 2012.

The Solihull speedster, a product of the Warriors Academy, burst onto the first team picture during the 2007/08 season and quickly established himself as one of the deadliest and brightest young English stars in the game.

The England Under 20 international scored a try on his first senior start against London Irish in the EDF Energy Cup and his first Guinness Premiership try came against Newcastle Falcons in January 2008.

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Former prop legend Windo puts pen to paper on new deal

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 in Rugby News

Worcester Warriors have today announced that Scrum & Forwards Coach Tony Windo has agreed a new contract at Sixways Stadium.

Former prop legend Windo has put pen to paper on a new three-year deal, with his current contract due to expire at the end of this season, to remain a key part of the backroom team until at least 2013.

Windo joined the coaching set-up at Warriors in a full-time role in 2008 after calling time on a hugely successful playing career that saw him play over 400 first team games for home-town club Gloucester and Worcester.

As Scrum & Forwards Coach, Windo continues to make a massive contribution to the Warriors squad as he has passed on his vast knowledge and experience.

Windo has also been hugely influential in the development of a number of young home-grown front row stars such as Matt Mullan, now part of the England Saxons set-up, Callum Black, Jack Gilding and Jordan Page.

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Hostmann returns for Worcester

Posted on Nov 19, 2009 in Rugby News

Back row Kai Horstmann returns to the starting line-up for Worcester Warriors as they entertain Bath Rugby in the Guinness Premiership at Sixways Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 8pm).

Horstmann, who has been out of action since mid-September, returns to the pack for his fourth league appearance of the campaign.

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock makes a total of 13 changes to the line-up that faced Scarlets in the LV= Cup last weekend as he recalls those who were rested for the trip to Wales.

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Garvey returns to Warriors starting lineup

Posted on Nov 6, 2009 in Rugby News

Wing Marcel Garvey returns to the Worcester Warriors team as the club launches its LV= Cup bid against Newcastle Falcons at Sixways Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 12.30pm).

Speedster Garvey is back in the starting line-up for the first time since injuring his hand against Montpellier in early October.

New Zealand ace Rico Gear moves to outside centre to join forces with Sam Tuitupou, with Alex Grove not considered for selection after an intensive three-day training camp with Scotland this week.

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