Maro Itoje: Saracens lock says he can play back row for England
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens forward Maro Itoje believes he can step into the injury-depleted England back row this autumn.
Paul O'Connell tips Dylan Hartley as British and Irish Lions captain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell says hooker Dylan Hartley would be a "great leader" for the 2017 tour to New Zealand.
Andy Powell: 'I have been battling depression,' says ex-Wales cap
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales international Andy Powell is battling depression, he reveals in the week of his retirement.
Carter & Rokocoko attend anti-doping hearing
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko attend an anti-doping hearing following reports they tested positive for corticosteroids.
Eben Etzebeth: Saracens move for South Africa lock 'unlikely to happen'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaracens boss Mark McCall says a deal to sign South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is now "unlikely to happen".
Rob Harley hopes Glasgow can give Gregor Towsend a fitting tribute
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionGlasgow Warriors lock Rob Harley paid tribute to head coach Gregor Townsend, who is set to leave the club at the end of the ongoing Pro 12 season.
Fly-half Jimmy Gopperth extends stay at Wasps
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionWasps have confirmed on Wednesday that fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has signed a fresh contract with the Aviva Premiership club.
Johnny Leota suspended for two weeks
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionSale Sharks centre Johnny Leota has been suspended for two weeks by the Rugby Football Union after he was sanctioned for a dangerous tackle during the Aviva Premiership game last week.
Connacht sign Fiji back row Naulia Dawai on a two-year contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsConnacht sign three-times capped Fiji back row forward Naulia Dawai on a two-year deal.
Johnny Leota: Sale Sharks centre given two-week ban
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks centre Johnny Leota receives a two-week ban for a "dangerous tackle" incident in Friday's loss at Bath.
