Scotland prepare for second Test against Japan in Tokyo
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJohn Beattie reports from Tokyo as Scotland's rugby players prepare to take on Japan in the second of their two-Test tour.
Andrea Masi: Wasps & Italy back retires from the game at 35 with Achilles injury
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps back Andrea Masi retires from rugby with the Achilles heel injury he suffered for Italy in the 2015 World Cup.
Bath Rugby on the road for 2016/17 pre-season
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyBath Rugby will be taking to the road this pre-season as they build up to 2016/17, playing fixtures in England, Wales and Ireland.
George Skivington: London Irish lock forced to retire with shoulder injury
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Irish second row George Skivington is forced to retire because of a persistent shoulder injury.
Skivington calls time on playing career
1 decade ago by London IrishLondon Irish second-row George Skivington has been forced to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect due to a shoulder injury.
New Zealand v Wales: Keep your foot on Wales' throat, says Steve Hansen
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen wants to see a ruthless streak against Wales in the third Test in Dunedin on Saturday.
New Zealand v Wales: Jenkins, Davies and Turnbull fly home injured
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales forwards Gethin Jenkins, Bradley Davies and Josh Turnbull will miss the final Test in New Zealand because of injury.
Eddie Jones: Dylan Hartley 'great candidate' for 2017 Lions captain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland coach Eddie Jones backs his captain Dylan Hartley for the role of Lions captain in New Zealand next year.
Warren Gatland: Lions would be good for him says WRU chief executive
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeading the 2017 Lions to New Zealand would benefit Warren Gatland, says Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips.
Wales coaches Rob Howley & Robin McBryde extend deals beyond 2019 World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRob Howley and Robin McBryde agree contract extensions to remain part of Wales' coaching team until after the 2019 World Cup.
