Rugby
Fit-again Mitchell has renewed 'fire in the belly'
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 11:23
Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell says he has renewed "fire in the belly" and wants to lead club and country to new heights after recovering from a neck injury.Mitchell made his first appearance of the season from the bench in Saturday's Premiership defeat by Gloucester after missing the start of their title defence and England's entire autumn campaign.The 27-year-old, who…
'She's going to be devastating' - Bristol coach on Maher
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 09:16
English rugby is not ready for the impact American star Ilona Maher will have on the pitch, says Bristol Bears coach Dave Ward.Maher, who won an Olympic sevens bronze medal in Paris in the summer, begins a three-month deal with the Bears in January.The 28-year-old is a huge social media figure, with 4.5 million Instagram followers and 3.2 million on…
Ex-captain Lewies signs new Harlequins contract
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 03:51
Harlequins second row Stephan Lewies has signed a contract extension, having previously considered retiring from rugby union because of injuries.The South African, 32, has been with Quins for six seasons and has made 76 appearances for the club.Im excited to extend my stay, he said.It was a dream come true when I first signed for Harlequins and to continue that…
Time ticking to find new Wales head coach
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 02 December 2024 21:57
As a review - one of several currently ongoing within the WRU - seeks to look at how the contract row could have been better handled, the players have already been consulted over who they want as Wales head coach.I would like someone that has experience in the womens game," Wales flanker Alisha Joyce-Butchers told The Good, The Scaz &…
Falcons' Arnold faces months out with knee injury
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 04:05
Arnold has been one of Newcastle's stand-out performers this season since the Irishman arrived from French second-tier side Brive in the summer.While understanding that injuries are part of the game, Diamond is unhappy at the manner in which Arnold has been ruled out of his plans."The game is hard enough as it is without doing things like that," he said."The…
More...
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 08:19
We must make sure Maher is ready - Bristol boss Ward
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 04:28
Seven months to go - Farrell's Lions to-do list
Monday, 02 December 2024 11:06
US star Maher signs for Bristol Bears
Monday, 02 December 2024 08:23
Saints need to build momentum in Europe - Langdon
Monday, 02 December 2024 08:18
Six Nations rebrand gets mixed reception from fans
Monday, 02 December 2024 06:48
Tigers taught lessons in Sale loss - Cheika
Monday, 02 December 2024 02:56
Exeter heading in 'right direction' says Baxter
Monday, 02 December 2024 05:21
Marler's mic drop, Falcons' film night & Fasogbon's wave
Monday, 02 December 2024 00:41
Old friends relishing the 'big stage' at Ulster
Monday, 02 December 2024 00:17
The key issues for Ireland after autumn series
Sunday, 01 December 2024 10:51
Sale second-half power show sinks Leicester
Sunday, 01 December 2024 04:05
No 'agenda' against Hawkins amid Wales return talk
Saturday, 30 November 2024 15:13
Farrell 'delighted with both' as fly-half debate goes on
Saturday, 30 November 2024 13:51
Edinburgh survive major scare to beat Benetton
Saturday, 30 November 2024 12:26
Scrappy Bath beat Exeter to return to top of table
Saturday, 30 November 2024 11:24
'No emotion' for Farrell in winning Irish send-off
Saturday, 30 November 2024 09:45
Harlequins beat Trailfinders to narrow gap at top
Friday, 29 November 2024 14:36
Bristol thrash Quins to spoil Marler's farewell
Saturday, 30 November 2024 09:21
Carreras-inspired Gloucester win at Northampton
Saturday, 30 November 2024 09:10