Billy Vunipola's coming of age has seen Saracens and England man-mountain make colossal impact
1 decade ago by The TelegraphA kick in the pants can go one of two ways. Some people react well to it, others less so. Billy Vunipola, the young No 8 for Saracens and England, was given one a while back and it looks to have...
Prop Jones eyeing coaching career
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales prop Adam Jones says he has ambitions to become a coach but wants to play on beyond next season. Jones, 34, will play his final game for Cardiff Blues against Zebre on Saturday before...
Former Wales prop Yapp retires
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps and former Wales prop John Yapp has announced his retirement from rugby after suffering a back injury. The 32-year-old made 13 appearances for Premiership side Wasps after signing from...
Navidi wants to end the Blues with victory
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsJosh Navidi admits it's been a tough season for Cardiff Blues but the back row has vowed to put a smile back on the fans' faces in the final game of the GUINNESS PRO12 season.
Navidi wants to end the Blues with victory
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsJosh Navidi admits it's been a tough season for Cardiff Blues but the back row has vowed to put a smile back on the fans' faces in the final game of the GUINNESS PRO12 season.
England coach Stuart Lancaster needs 'Gatland's Law' to fix Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon selection dilema
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a Welshman and indeed a fan of the British and Irish Lions who has raised a glass in Warren Gatland’s name enough times to risk RSI, my admiration for the Kiwi coach knows few bounds. But even...
Sam Warburton trusts home base yields benefits at World Cup and beyond
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Wales captain believes decision to stay with Cardiff Blues will prolong his career but he worries about long-term cost of playing in a ‘hostile position’When Wales beat Ireland during this year’s...
STAT ATTACK: Round 22 promises a photo finish
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsThe GUINNESS PRO12 is set for one of the tightest regular season finishes in its history with just one point separating the top four teams - but that's not the only storyline to follow. Munster's Ian...
Ponty reject B&I Cup 'replacement'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPontypridd RFC claim that Welsh Premiership teams are set to be replaced by regional 'A' sides in next season's British & Irish Cup. The Valleys side, who reached the quarter-finals this season...
Toulon's Xavier Chiocci scores a great prop try against Castres in the Top 14
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpProp tries are always a thing of beauty to be recognised here on Rugbydump. Toulon's Xavier Chiocci scored an absolute classic front rower's 5 pointer which has to be seen to be believed, as the European...
