England loss causes Olympic setback
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's defeat by Russia at the women's rugby sevens World Series in Atlanta has caused a setback for Great Britain's Olympic hopes. To automatically qualify for Rio 2016, England - competing...
Phillips named London Welsh coach
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Welsh have appointed Rowland Phillips as their new head coach as a replacement for Justin Burnell, who has left the Premiership's bottom side. Welsh, who were promoted in the summer, have...
RUGBY: Rowland Phillips appointed London Welsh head coach after Justin Burnell departs
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsRowland Phillips has been named London Welsh’s new head coach, with Justin Burnell leaving the club.
Wales 'open' to Jones phone call
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales forwards coach Robin McBryde says they would be "open to a call" from retired tight-head prop Adam Jones after an injury to Samson Lee. Scarlets' Lee is out of Wales' crucial Six...
Wales overtake Australia in rankings
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales's Six Nations win over Ireland has helped them rise above 2015 World Cup Pool A rivals Australia in the official global rankings. World Rugby's table shows Wales...
Exeter rule out changes for final
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter will resist the temptation to draft in Premiership regulars for the LV= Cup final against Saracens. The Chiefs made 14 changes for the semi-final win at Leicester, with Adam Hughes, Ceri...
Socino extends Newcastle contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsArgentine three-quarter Juan Pablo Socino has signed a contract extension with Newcastle Falcons to run until the end of the 2017-18 season. Socino, 26, has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign following...
New TV deal can 'close gap to Top 14'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe English Premiership clubs' new television deal will almost "close the gap entirely" with the French Top 14, according to Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty. Premiership Rugby...
Williams calls for Edwards to stay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMartyn Williams has called for the Welsh Rugby Union to offer defence coach Shaun Edwards a new contract. Edwards' deal ends after the World Cup in October, and the former GB Rugby League international...
Scotland need to trust their system
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAgain, there were plenty of talking points after Scotland's defeat by England on Saturday; technically, tactically and psychologically. Some positives, some negatives and...
