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Posts Tagged ‘Worcester Warriors’


Nigel Redman returns to Worcester as Forwards coach

Posted 368 days ago

WORCESTER WARRIORS is delighted to announce that former England lock Nigel Redman has today been appointed as the new Forwards Coach at Sixways and will return to the club for a second spell.
Redman rejoins the Warriors, where he previously worked as Academy Manager, after leaving his position as Elite Coach Development Manager at the RFU that he has held since…

Pat Sanderson retires

Posted 645 days ago

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Worcester Warriors back row and former England international captain Pat Sanderson has today announced his retirement from professional rugby.
The talismanic former Sixways skipper joined the club in 2004 and led the team for six seasons in the top-flight of English rugby. The 33-year-old played a total of 156 games for Warriors during seven seasons, scoring 24 tries.
However, he has now…

Warriors announce pre-season fixtures

Posted 715 days ago

Worcester Warriors have today announced the club’s pre-season schedule ahead of the return to the Aviva Premiership – that includes a double header against West Country talent from the RFU Championship.
Warriors are set to tackle Australian Super 15 giants the Melbourne Rebels at Sixways on Monday, August 15 before hitting the road on Saturday, August 20 to face Plymouth Albion…

Warriors sign man-mountain James Percival

Posted 810 days ago

WORCESTER WARRIORS have signed James Percival from Harlequins, with the giant lock set to make a playing return to Sixways this summer.
Man-mountain Percival started his career in the Academy at Warriors and gained international recognition during his time at the club, as a member of the England Under-21 team that won the 2004 Six Nations Grand Slam.
The 27-year-old second-row –…

Ceri Jones signs for Worcester

Posted 815 days ago

WORCESTER WARRIORS have today confirmed the signing of powerhouse prop Ceri Jones from Harlequins on a two-year deal. Former Wales international front row Jones, who has won two caps for his country, has made a huge impact at Quins and has played over 200 games for the club.
The 33-year-old, normally a loose-head prop who can also play tight-head prop, will now…

More than sibling rivalry at stake for Bees v Worcester

Posted 827 days ago

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Birmingham Solihull have named their team to face league leaders Worcester Warriors tomorrow, Saturday 19th February kick off 2pm at Damson Park. The Bees will be keen to get a final win bonus point to take into the forthcoming Relegation Playoffs, but are under no illusions about the challenge in facing the run away Championship leaders.
Director of Rugby Russell…

Rising star Short signs new Warriors deal

Posted 829 days ago

WORCESTER WARRIORS are delighted to announce that England Under-20 ace Andy Short has signed a new two-year deal to continue his outstanding progress at Sixways Stadium.
Warriors Academy graduate Short – who last week shone on international duty for England Under-20s scoring four tries against Italy Under-20s – has broken into the senior starting line-up at Warriors this campaign and excelled…

Four-try Andy Short happy to emulate Chris Ashton

Posted 830 days ago

ON A weekend where England Seniors notched up eight tries, England U20 went three better, scoring 11 on the way to beating their Italian counterparts 74-3.Chris Ashton may have stolen the headlines for Martin Johnson’s men with his try-scoring exploits, but Worcester Warriors wing Andy Short matched the Northampton man, also scoring four times in the U20s emphatic win.
While Ashton’s…

Craig Gillies signs new Worcester deal

Posted 870 days ago

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Worcester Warriors are today delighted to announce that vastly experienced lineout king Craig Gillies has signed a new two-year deal at Sixways Stadium.

Lock star Gilles, the record appearance maker for Warriors in the modern era after playing over 220 games, has been a massive presence at Sixways since arriving at the club in 2002.

The Glasgow-born giant second row remains one…

Tom Arscott – Worcester and Bristol

Posted 912 days ago

While Tom was still at Bristol, we caught up with him to talk about sibling rivalry [his brother Luke plays for Exeter], try-scoring celebrations, and stupid purchases.
RUGBY WORLD: So, who are the jokers at Bristol?
TOM ARSCOTT: There are a few really – Shaun Perry, Mark Regan and Luke, my brother. There’s always lots of banter flying around. Jason…

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