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Worcester suffer Tuitupou injury setback

Thomas — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:28:18 +0000

Worcester Warriors will be without Sam Tuitupou for the rest of the season after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

The 26-year-old New Zealand international did the damage in the 16-16 draw with Newcastle Falcons.

Mike Ruddock, director of rugby at Worcester, admits the loss of Tuitupou is a blow. He commented, “What’s amazing is that he did it quite early on in the Newcastle game and was able to play on and that just shows what a great character and competitor he is. We’re going to miss those traits.”

Horstmann extends Worcester stay

Thomas — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:09:42 +0000

Kai Horstmann has signed a new three-year contract at Worcester Warriors that will keep him at the club until 2012.

The 27-year-old back row has amassed 96 appearances for the club and director of rugby Mike Ruddock is delighted he has agreed to extend his stay.

“Kai is reaching the peak of his powers and I’m sure over the next three years he will continue to develop as a player and as a leader.”

Ruddock upbeat after crushing win

Thomas — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:36:44 +0000

Mike Ruddock, the director of rugby at Worcester Warriors believes his side gained valuable experience in the 55-6 victory over Petrarca in their Challenge Cup encounter.

Worcester have one of the younger sides in the competition and Ruddock believes they have the ability to step up to the Heineken Cup in the near future.

“With such great young players coming in and bonding together with those we blooded last year, it gives us the chance to build ourselves up into a team that could do well at that level. With the new players coming through and experienced men such as Chris Latham, who I thought had a great performance in Italy, we hope to be ready for it if we can get there this year.”

Worcester swoop for scrum-half

Thomas — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:52:41 +0000

Worcester have completed the signing of scrum-half Ben Jones from Doncaster Knights on a one-year deal.

The 25 year old former Northampton player teams up again with former coach Clive Griffiths and Mike Ruddock, the director of rugby at Worcester says Griffiths was the driving force behind the signing.

He commented, “Clive Griffiths was particularly impressed with him during his time at Doncaster Knights and if he turns out to show the same pedigree that Netani Talei has shown then we will be very pleased with his signing.”

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