Feature: Fan Flashbacks
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyIn the third of a series of interviews, British & Irish Lions fans reminisce on their favourite tour memories. Here Ian Besant recounts his trip to Australia for the 2013 series against the Wallabies.
Bloody ref's fault!
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It was the bloody referee's fault! How can he be allowed to have a whistle if he doesn't know the laws? Are your blind ref! Come on Mr ref! This is a typical sideline comments or from those in front...
Ulster's Pienaar in Barbarians team
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar has been named in the Barbarians team to take on Ireland at Thomond Park on Thursday. Welsh duo Alex Cuthbert and Adam Jones join the South African in a line-up...
Bath and Saracens final may offer a few clues for England at the World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianPremiership final will confirm growth in women’s interest while the Pro12 playoff final in Belfast between Glasgow and Munster will provide an absorbing finale to the domestic seasonThe other day the...
Wasps hope George Smith will be influence on and off field
1 decade ago by The TimesSince their financial future was assured by a move to the Ricoh Arena, Wasps’ movements in the transfer market have been monitored with interest to see whether they would make a big-name signing as a...
Cheika’s Waratahs can brawl, but the Wallabies need to box
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSince returning to his native shores, Waratah and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has evoked the long-dormant brawling spirit of the Australian rugby player; who could deny that after seeing the Waratahs...
Reds planning for life without Quade Cooper
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Queensland Reds say they have done all they can to retain Quade Cooper and have begun planning for life without the off-contract Wallabies star. Cooper is set to make his return from a shoulder fracture...
England raging favourites - Cheika
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAustralia head coach Michael Cheika says tournament hosts England will be hot favourites to win their World Cup pool game when they meet on 3 October. He added that in the absence...
Waratahs Will Skelton and Tolu Latu both suspended for double lifting tackle
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWaratahs tight forwards Will Skelton and Tolu Latu have been suspended for two and four weeks respectively following a lifting tackle against the Crusaders on Saturday. In a repeat of last year's...
Wasps sign Australia veteran George Smith for next season
1 decade ago by The Guardian• 34-year-old forward won 111 caps and played in 2003 World Cup final• ‘He will be a fantastic professional’ says Wasps director rugby Dai YoungWasps have announced the signing of the former Australia...
