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Danny Grewcock

Rugby Union: How Bath's Australian ape makes monkeys of critics

The fiery-tempered former Wallaby Justin Harrison has surprised as a perfect fit at the Rec Justin Harrison was an unlikely recruit for Bath this season. The veteran Australian second row, who made his name in his first Test...

Heineken Cup preview: Pool Five

It's here again! Glasgow Bath Toulouse Dragons Forecast: Pool Five has the makings of a more than entertaining one, with this attacking quartet sure to excite the neutral along the way. The big game will surely take place at...

London Irish v Bath (Sat)

Date: Saturday, 20 September Kick-off: 1500 BST Venue: Madejski Stadium Coverage: Live commentary on BBC local radio and online London Irish team news to follow later. Former Bradford Bulls rugby league player Shontayne...

Bath v Gloucester

Date: Saturday, 13 September Kick-off: 1445 BST Venue: The Recreation Ground Coverage: Full commentary on BBC Radio Bristol 104.6 FM and BBC Radio Gloucestershire online 95.0, 95.8, 104.7 FM & 1413 AM; BBC Sport website...

GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP BRIEFING

Sunday, September 7 Bristol v Bath Former Wales lock Robert Sidoli is among three newcomers selected by Bristol boss Richard Hill for the west country derby. Sidoli, who moved to Bristol earlier this summer from Cardiff...

Club-by-club guide - Bath

Head coach: Steve Meehan Captains: Michael Lipman/Alex Crockett Ground: The Rec (10,600 capacity) Last season: GP - 3rd (lost in play-off semi-final) ECC - Winners Elite squad players: 2 (Mears, Stevens) Bath may have...

Surgery sidelines Grewcock

Danny Grewcock will miss the start of Bath Rugby's Heineken Cup campaigns as he recovers from srugery to repair a damaged bicep muscle. The 35-year-old second-row, a key figure in Bath's glorious European Challenge Cup...

RFU issues code of conduct to curb the parents from hell

English rugby may have its knickers in an almighty twist over the new laws imposed upon it by the great and good of the International Board – "We have to put a positive slant on this, but I don't suppose any head coach...

PREMIERSHIP ALL-TIME RECORDS

Most points 1484 - Andy Goode; 1448 - Jonny Wilkinson; 1369 - Charlie Hodgson. Most tries 75 - Steve Hanley; 64 - Paul Sackey; 59 - Neil Back. Most penalties 312 - Barry Everitt; 295 - Jonny Wilkinson; 290 - Paul Grayson....

THE DOZEN TO WATCH

The Guinness Premiership will once again be awash with playing talent from all parts of planet rugby this season. SHAUN PERRY (Bristol) Bristol's combination of seasoned professionals and unsung lower-division recruits...

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