Archive for April 2012
Andrew Trimble reflects on Edinburgh win
Andrew Trimble talks to the media following Ulster's 22-19 victory over Edinburgh. Ulster will face Leinster in the final of the competition next month in an all-Irish battle at Twickenham. Leinster confirmed their place in the final after beating tough.
Leinster scrum coach Greg Feek previews Clermont clash
Leinster scrum coach and former All Black Greg Feek talks to David Brady of Talking Rugby and Amlin ahead of facing Clermont Auvergne in Bordeaux on Sunday afternoon.
listen to ‘Leinster scrum coach Greg Feek previews Clermont clash’ on Audioboo
(function().
Andrew Trimble looks ahead to the Heineken Cup semi-finals
Ulster's Andrew Trimble talks to David Brady from Talking Rugby whose European partners are Amlin. Trimble looks ahead to Ulster v Edinburgh this weekend in the Heineken Cup semi-finals where the winner will face either Leinster or Clermont in the final.
listen.
Championship play-offs reach the knock out phases
By Andrew Reynolds
So the playoff group stages in the Championship have drawn to a close and ironically the top four of the regular season will play each other in the Semi –finals, Bristol v Cornish Pirates and Bedford v London Welsh.
At the bottom.
Info From The Front Row
By Graeme McNicol
Sorry for the delay with this latest blog… to say I’ve been busy is an understatement. So what have Lanark Rugby been up to?
Well we’ve taken a couple of steps closer to our chance of back-to-back titles, we beat Bishopton Rugby 69.
Tommy Hayes reflects on Saints defeat
Saints have now gone a point ahead of the Chiefs in the battle for 4th place and the final Aviva Premiership play-off place. Exeter will have a tough match next week with Saracens but Northampton will look to beat Worcester in the final round. Russell.
Exeter’s Chance to Shine
They have been impressing ever since they entered the Aviva Premiership. Promotion was the best thing to happen to Exeter Chiefs for years and now they are pushing for the Aviva Premiership title – something they do have a real chance of winning.
Some.
Steve Diamond discusses Bryan Repdath rumours
Following rumours that Gloucester Rugby could take legal action against Sale Sharks after the resignation of head coach Bryan Redpath, Steve Diamond spoke to the media about the situation. Click 'play' below to listen to what Diamond had to say.
listen.
Aviva Premiership Round 21 Preview
As the Aviva Premiership draws nearer to a thrilling conclusion, we've predicted the results for this weekend's matches. Newcastle hosted Saracens last night and came away with one point, making the battle for Premiership survival even closer.
The.
Sevens star Cracknell previews Marriott London Sevens
England Sevens star Chris Cracknell caught up with Nick Heath from the RFU.com podcast to preview the Marriott London Sevens. Cracknell describes the year as "up and down" so far and to hear the full interview click the 'play' button below.
listen.
Interview: Aviva Premiership Player of the Month Steve Mafi
Leicester's Tongan forward Steve Mafi has been named as the Aviva Premiership's Player of the Month for March. Simon Ward went to the training ground to talk to him ahead of this weekend's top of the table clash with Harlequins.
listen to ‘Interview.
Gloucester sign Jimmy Cowan
Gloucester Rugby have confirmed the signing of All Black scrum-half Jimmy Cowan. Along with the signings of Ben Morgan and Billy Twelvetrees, their squad will be significantly boosted next season.
Cowan has made over 50 appearances for the All Blacks.
Butch James gives International Rugby a Red Card
By David van der Merwe - South Africa Writer
Butch James announced his retirement from International rugby on Monday 16 April 2012, at the age 33. He said it wasn't an easy decision to make but that the time has come to make it. He will continue playing.
Gary Gold upbeat following victory over Gloucester
Newcastle Director of Rugby Gary Gold spoke to the media after his side's crucial victory over Gloucester in the battle for Premiership survival.
Gold remained upbeat despite Newcastle sitting at the foot of the Premiership table. To listen to a three.
Redpath admits Gloucester aren't playing well enough
Following Gloucester's losses against Newcastle Falcons and London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership, head coach Bryan Redpath admitted his men aren't performing well enough.
listen to ‘Redpath admits Gloucester aren't playing well enough’ on Audioboo
(function().
Meyer's first Springbok training squad dissected
Heyneke Meyer
By David van der Merwe
Heyneke Meyer today announced the first of three Springbok training squads in preparation for the Inbound Tours later this year.
The squad consists of Cheetahs and Lions players as they have a bye next.
Andy Farrell turns down England
Saracens head coach Andy Farrell has turned down the chance to permanently become a part of Stuart Lancaster's coaching team with England.
Saracens and the RFU had been in negotiations after Stuart Lancaster confirmed he wanted Farrell to.
WIN a hospitality box at the 2012 Aviva Premiership Final!
Hilton HHonors™ is giving you the opportunity to win a variety of rugby prizes and experiences worth sharing!
Register and stay at any hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands and complete your stay between 1 January 2012 and 16 April.
Tag :
aviva premiership,
win
Joe Schmidt reflects on the Heineken Cup quarter-finals
Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt spoke to the media following his side's victory over Cardiff Blues at the weekend to send them into the Heineken Cup semi-finals with a game against Top 14 side Clermont.
listen to ‘Joe Schmidt reflects on the Heineken.
Laidlaw responds to Edinburgh's historic win in Heineken Cup
Stuart Cameron from Talking Rugby spoke to Edinburgh's heroic fly-half Greig Laidlaw following their memorable victory over Toulouse at Murrayfield.
The win makes Laidlaw's side the first Scottish team to ever make it into the Heineken Cup semi-finals.
listen.
Getting Promotion to the Premiership
By Andrew Reynolds
As sportsmen all you want is to win and if you win the league, then get promoted. Well, if you’re a player in the Championship, you can put your body on the line as much as you like but it’s out of your hands.
The RFU has a.
Barritt and McCall preview Heineken Cup Quarter-Finals
Brad Barritt and Mark McCall talk to Nick Heath ahead of the Heineken Cup quarter-final weekend and Saracens' crucial clash with Clermont at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
listen to ‘Mark McCall previews Saracens v Clermont’ on Audioboo
(function() { var.
Lawrence Dallaglio previews European Quarter-Finals
Amlin ambassador Lawrence Dallaglio spoke to Nick Heath from Rugby Media recently ahead of the quarter-finals of the Amlin Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup.
Who would be a Rugby Referee?
By Andrew Reynolds
Let’s be honest we as supporters like nothing better than telling the match officials the error of their ways or what they have missed, but as soon as the game is over shouldn't we be focusing on the rugby?
Sadly at the.