Sam Burgess gets first start at flanker as Bath take on Newcastle in Friday night Aviva Premiership clash
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSam Burgess, who switched codes in October after a grand finale to league career, has played all his senior union at centre but has yet to make a mark
Payne: Ireland's RBS 6 Nations joy yet to hit home
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsCentre Jared Payne admits Ireland's 2015 RBS 6 Nations success is only just sinking in.
Webb not motivated by individual records
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsRhys Webb has enjoyed a stellar season for Wales and will hit another milestone should he maintain his try-scoring form with club side Ospreys.
Tickets on sale for HSBC Sydney 7s
1 decade ago by IRBTickets go on sale for the HSBC Sydney 7s, round four of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on 6-7 February at Allianz Stadium.
Saracens hope Jacques Burger will be on menu for cup tie
1 decade ago by The TimesSaracens are the ultimate planners of matchday tactics, but their preparations for the European Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne were scrambled yesterday when Jacques Burger, their Namibia...
Owen Farrell hoping to be back for Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOwen Farrell, the England fly half, hopes to make his comeback from a knee injury for Saracens’ Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on April 18. It was against Clermont in the final...
Tom Youngs speaks out against Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon being picked for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTom Youngs became the first England player to voice his disquiet at the prospect of overseas-based players being parachuted into Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad. The increasingly strong...
England flanker Croft pens new Leicester deal
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill insists it was a no-brainer to extend England flanker Tom Croft's stay at Welford Road.
Best cherishes third Ireland title
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAfter claiming his third RBS 6 Nations title this year, hooker Rory Best believes the manner of Ireland's dramatic triumph may make the 2015 crown the most cherished of the lot.
Leicester take risk on new deal for injured Tom Croft
1 decade ago by The TimesTom Croft, the injury-prone England and Lions flanker who is recovering from shoulder surgery, has agreed a new contract next season at Leicester Tigers. Richard Cockerill, the Leicester director...
