Armitage out of European Cup final
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsToulon's former England international Delon Armitage will miss May's European Champions Cup final against Clermont Auvergne after fracturing his hand. The 31-year-old, who joined the French...
No problems for Houston at Bath Rugby
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyLeroy Houston may already be a firm favourite at the Rec but the No.8 is determined to give Bath Rugby fans plenty more to shout about this season.
Young backs England selection policy
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps director of rugby Dai Young says Wales' policy of selecting Test players based outside the country has "wrecked" regional rugby. Former Wales captain Young backed England's position of...
Is Judgement Day Walker's chance?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWing Eli Walker had been hoping to treat Ospreys' Pro12 Judgement Day encounter as "just another game", but national coach Warren Gatland's presence in Saturday's Welsh showpiece may...
Ward: New arrivals will boost Harlequins
1 decade ago by HarlequinsHarlequins will undergo a transformation this summer and Dave Ward insists the changes put in place will see them restored as one of Aviva Premiership's Rugby most menacing teams.
Barritt extends Saracens contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland centre Brad Barritt has become the latest player to renew his contract with Premiership side Saracens. The 28-year-old has made 142 appearances for Sarries since joining from Super Rugby...
'I'd have failed had I left Welsh'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England fly-half Olly Barkley says a feeling of unfinished business was behind his decision to sign a new deal with relegated London Welsh. Barkley, 33, has started just...
Ross to join Warriors coaching staff
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Welsh assistant coach and former Scotland international Gordon Ross has agreed to join Championship side Worcester Warriors's coaching staff. Ross, 37, earned 25 caps for Scotland in a...
Selection tweak boosts Aussie hopes
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and England could face Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell at the 2015 World Cup after Australia made a key change to their selection policy. Only home-based players used to be considered, ruling...
'Judgement Day to become a sell out'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLyn Jones predicts Welsh Rugby's Judgement Day will become a sell-out in future at the Millennium Stadium. On Saturday Cardiff Blues face Ospreys and Newport Gwent Dragons play...
