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Jonny Gray’s new deal sends out a signal

1 decade ago by The Times

By tying up Jonny Gray, their Scotland lock forward, on a contract extension that will keep him at the club...

Bath to throw Sam Burgess back into fray

1 decade ago by The Times

Sam Burgess will be thrust straight into the Bath squad for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership game against London Irish as the...

Impossible to predict battle for Olympic qualification - Day

1 decade ago by IRB

Commentator Sue Day ponders what it will take for a side to end New Zealand's unbeaten run and the battle for Olympic qualification ahead of the Canada Sevens.

Sam Burgess leaves Bath to put rugby union future in jeopardy

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England centre has been linked with a return to rugby league after coming under criticism for his role in failed World Cup campaign

Every game is a final for New Zealand - McAlister

1 decade ago by IRB

New Zealand sevens star Kayla McAlister believes the simple mentality of treating ever match as a Cup final is at the heart of their success.

NFL’s Twickenham deal may enable England to gain northern exposure

1 decade ago by The Times

The Rugby Football Union’s three-year deal to host American football matches at Twickenham could pave the way for England to...

No Irish player included in Sky Sports' World XV that could take on the All Blacks

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Not a single Irish player was deemed worthy of selection in a World XV excluding the All Blacks... and no English player made it either.

Jonny Gray commits future to Glasgow Warriors

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jonny Gray believes Glasgow Warriors is the right place to continue his fine form for both club and country after the Scotland lock signed a new contract until 2018.

Toulon star Steffon Armitage 'insulted' by England stars supporting his World Cup exclusion

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Steffon Armitage has branded England stars supporting his World Cup exclusion as "pretty insulting".

Video: Paul O'Connell learning French by watching subtitled Jonny Wilkinson interviews

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Paul O'Connell is busy brushing up on his French ahead of his move to Toulon and is taking inspiration from Jonny Wilkinson.