Cipriani ready for battle of the fly-halves
1 decade ago by Sale SharksAt least four Aviva Premiership Rugby fly-halves are in the hunt for England's World Cup squad and Sale Sharks talisman Danny Cipriani believes this summer's training camp will determine who wins the race.
Munster pair doubts for Pro12 final
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster duo Conor Murray and Simon Zebo are struggling to be fit for Saturday's Pro12 decider against Glasgow Warriors at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Scrum-half Murray (knee) and wing Zebo (concussion)...
Hartley facing 'headbutt' charge
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton and England hooker Dylan Hartley will face a disciplinary panel on Wednesday after being charged with headbutting an opponent. Hartley, 29, was cited after an incident involving Jamie...
Championship final 'unique' - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester forward Jonathan Thomas says Wednesday night's Championship play-off final second leg against Bristol comes with a 'unique' pressure. The vastly-experienced 32-year-old former Wales...
London Irish planning New York game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership side London Irish are "very close" to holding a match in New York next season, BBC Sport understands. The match, thought likely to take place close to St Patrick's Day next year,...
Mike Brown in Rugby World Cup surprise
1 decade ago by HarlequinsAN ENGLEFIELD Green school pupil could barely contain his delight after being surprised by Land Rover and one of Harlequins biggest stars with the news that he will be an official Rugby World Cup 2015...
Worcester v Bristol (Wed)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester Warriors are unchanged for Wednesday's Championship play-off final second leg as they defend a 29-28 lead against Bristol at Sixways. In the pack, Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy and...
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...
'Perfectionist gene' to aid Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCarving out a professional rugby career around the disruption and discipline of four daily insulin injections fostered a meticulous streak in Jason O'Halloran he likes to call his "perfectionist gene". ...
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...
