Gonzalo Camacho says he cannot wait to get his Exeter Chiefs career up and running after finally arriving at Sandy Park this week. Having signed in the summer from Aviva Premiership rivals Harlequins, Camacho’s arrival in Devon had been delayed somewhat due to his involvement in the current Rugby World Cup with Argentina. However,...
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The 2011-12 RFU Championship was launched at Twickenham yesterday with all twelve captains attending to kick-off the new season. Now in its third year, the Championship has continued to provide high paced, high scoring action with an average of five tries scored per game in the 2010-11 season. Joining the league this year are...
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By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat. The Saracens juggernaut showed no signs of suffering summer blues as the defending champions booked their place at the final of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership 7s at the Stoop in a fortnight where they will be joined by London Wasps.ames Short was the star of the show running...
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The Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs held their Pre-Season Conference in Birmingham on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th July. The Conference involved leading commercial partners and was attended by Chairmen, Chief Executives and Directors of Rugby from the clubs, as well as Referees and Players. The 2010/11 season was reviewed from both a rugby as...
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Following the early summer break, the Premiership Rugby clubs meet on today and Wednesday of this week for their annual Conference ahead of the start of the new Season. The Conference will be attended by Chairmen, Chief Executives and Directors of Rugby, with all 12 clubs represented. They will be reviewing the 2010/11 Season...
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Exeter captain Tom Hayes says there is a real buzz of excitement around Sandy Park as the Chiefs ready themselves for the start of pre-season. Head coach Rob Baxter will welcome back his squad, including the majority of his summer signings on Thursday morning for day one of their latest campaign in the Aviva...
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The Scarlets have confirmed that Tongan lock Sione Timani has signed a two-year contract with the region at Parc y Scarlets. The 26-year-old who has played last season for Carmarthen Quins in the Premiership has been in pre-season training with the Scarlets over the fortnight following on from his eye-catching performances for Tonga in...
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Exeter Chiefs newcomer Myles Dorrian says it has always been a long-term aim of his to play his rugby at the top level in England. In a career which to date has seen the 28-year-old ply his trade in Australia, Italy and Canada before moving to England in 2006, Dorrian says the opportunity to...
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Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy believes that the club’s Executive Director of Sport Steve Diamond can restore his own passion and belief in the club. Speaking exclusively to Neil Leigh in today’s ‘Manchester Evening News‘, the multi-millionaire businessman revealed that the former Russia coaching ace provides the passion and aggression which can become infectious....
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Saracens return to Twickenham for their second successive Aviva Premiership Rugby final appearance on Saturday and have named their side for the game against Leicester Tigers. In team news ahead of the final, the only change from the semi-final victory over Gloucester sees Neil de Kock start the match at scrum half with Richard...
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