Gatland wary of Irish dogfight
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Warren Gatland believes Wales must avoid getting dragged into a dog-fight if they are to beat Ireland in the Six Nations in two weeks. Wales are back in the Six Nations title running after successive...
Munster go top
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015Anthony Foley's men stormed out of the blocks but had nothing to show for some terrific build-up play until young flanker Jack O'Donoghue crossed in the 28th minute. ...
Baxter backs Slade for World Cup
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015 The 21-year-old was the Exeter hero, landing three penalties and converting the only try of the game from scrum-half Will Crudley in front of a sell-out crowd of 12,621...
Ireland will miss Heaslip, admits Schmidt
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJoe Schmidt has acknowledged Ireland must adapt their approach to cope without "big-game player" Jamie Heaslip in Sunday's Six Nations Grand Slam eliminator against England. Ireland boss Schmidt hailed...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 23rd FebruaryScottish Rugby Union Approach Former Kiwi League International, Locke, Regarding Code Switch:The Scotland Rugby Union are reportedly chasing former Warriors and Kiwis fullback Kevin...
The Apprentice v The Master
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOne will be the smallest man on the pitch, a 21-year-old international novice in his first season of Six Nations rugby. The other is teak-tough and combat-hardened, 400 international points further...
World Cup doubt over Gilchrist
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby26 February 2015The Edinburgh forward was named the Dark Blues skipper ahead of the autumn internationals with Argentina, New Zealand and Tonga. But before he could lead out his country,...
South Africa to up non-white players
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouth Africa will include seven non-white players in their 23-man match squads ahead of the 2015 World Cup. At least two of the seven selections must be black Africans, the South African Rugby...
Edinburgh's Gilchrist out for season
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh vice-captain Grant Gilchrist has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. The Scotland lock has been forced to have further surgery for the broken forearm he...
Italy make six changes for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo backs will make their Italy debuts against Scotland at Murrayfield in a side showing six changes to the one beaten by England last time out. Winger Michele Visentin, 23, and...
