Critics of Steffon Armitage’s England selection looking for ‘an excuse’
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England players fear dressing-room unrest if Armitage selected• ‘He’s world class and a really good bloke,’ says Toulon team-mate• Stuart Lancaster should stand firm on Armitage, despite...
The Shortball highlights wrap from Round 11 of Super Rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Shortball highlights from Round 11 are packed with some amazing clips, all wrapped up in a great video from the guys at Fox Sports. From terrible tackles to sensational scores, Sean Maloney leads...
Warriors sign Johnson and Peterson
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow Warriors have signed Australian centre Sam Johnson and USA international lock Greg Peterson until May 2017. Both players will sign two-year contracts with the Pro12 side, subject to visas...
Jesse Mogg still harbours Wallabies ambition
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auBrumbies fullback Jesse Mogg would love to play for the Wallabies at this year’s Rugby World Cup, but reckons he may have left his run too late. Friday’s win over the Highlanders was Mogg’s...
Nineteen uncapped players in Bok training squads
1 decade ago by Rugby Championship newsThe South African national selectors have named two training squads of 44 players each - including 19 uncapped and a number of currently injured players - for the Springboks' first two training camps...
Oceania's best juniors on show
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The best Under-20 talent will compete in a four-nation blockbuster tournament - as New Zealand, Samoa, Japan and host Australia come together to compete in the inaugural Oceania Junior Championship. Getting...
Relaxed rules make Wallabies a force
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Flyhalf Bernard Foley says the recent contract concessions by the ARU have put the Wallabies in good stead to regain former glories.
Serious risks in changing RFU overseas player rule
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe debate over the Rugby Football Union’s policy of refusing to choose players who play abroad was given fresh impetus last week when the Australian Rugby Union amended its similar rule to state that...
Foley concedes Olympic Sevens may be out
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallaby five-eighth Bernard Foley concedes it may not be possible for him to play sevens for Australia at the 2016 Olympics. Foley, who played in Australia’s 2010 Commonwealth Games silver medal...
Ashley-Cooper wants Matt Giteau to join 100 club
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies vice-captain Adam Ashley-Cooper is hoping the ARU’s decision to free up elite overseas-based players for Test selection allows Matt Giteau to join one of the most exclusive clubs in Australian...
