NatWest Schools Cup 2014-15: Warwick the under-15 kings plot route to third successive championship
1 decade ago by The TelegraphUnder-15 NatWest Schools Cup kings Warwick are already through to the semi-finals – at Allianz Park on March 8 – for a third successive year, but must wait on the result between the delayed match...
NatWest Schools Cup 2014-15: QEGS Wakefield line up against Wirral in Under-15 semi-final at Allianz Park
1 decade ago by The TelegraphQueen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield, like fellow semi-finalists Warwick, are campaigning for a third year Twickenham finals in the NatWest Schools Cup Under-15 Cup. Losing finalists in the last...
Jamie Roberts could be released early from his three-year contract with Racing Metro
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWarren Gatland, Wales and perhaps the struggling Cardiff Blues have been given reason for cheer with reports from France indicating that Jamie Roberts might be released early from his three-year contract...
Ireland v England Six Nations TMO Shaun Veldsman stabbed in South Africa
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe television match official who had been scheduled to officiate at Ireland’s Six Nations match against England in Dublin on Sunday is to miss the match after being stabbed in South Africa. Shaun...
Bath in trouble following defeat to Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHistory continued to mock Bath as they failed to beat Northampton for the first time since 2011. Now they must hope it mock Exeters next weekend, when Bath visit Sandy Park to face a side who...
Danny Cipriani says thank you to Steve Diamond for career revival
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDanny Cipriani steered Sale to another notable Premiership victory and then took time out to thank Steve Diamond, the club’s straight-talking director of rugby, for helping to put his career...
England fly-half George Ford looking forward to his Ireland homecoming in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are no ghosts for George Ford to fear at Lansdowne Road, no taunts or slights carried on the Dublin Bay winds, only fond memories of friends and formative influences. When Ford returns to...
Ireland v England: Scrum key to Six Nations showdown
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThat England go to Dublin with good prospects of winning is remarkable, given their injury situation and the relative lack of preparation time. They are not favourites, as home advantage is...
Mike Tindall: get rid of protective gear for rugby kids
1 decade ago by The TelegraphChildren do not need to wear protective gear when playing rugby, according to Mike Tindall, who urged schools and clubs to “get rid of all that” and teach “proper tackling technique” instead. Skull...
England's trip to Dublin will give Six Nations lift it needs
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLet us not beat around the bush here. The overall quality of the first two rounds of the RBS Six Nations has hardly been vintage. It is not that the grand old tournament has lost its appeal. ...
