Munster hooker Varley forced to quit
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster and Ireland hooker Damien Varley has been forced to retire from rugby because of a foot injury. Varley made only one appearance this season when he came on as a replacement against...
Cipriani eyes long England future
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFly-half Danny Cipriani has promised he will never again take England "for granted" after ending a seven-year Twickenham exile on Saturday. Cipriani, who came on as a second-half replacement,...
Leicester and England lock Louis Deacon retires
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland second-row Louis Deacon has retired from professional rugby. Deacon, who won 29 caps for England, made 274 appearances for Leicester Tigers and won six Premiership titles and two Heineken...
Ex-England lock Deacon retires
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers' former England lock Louis Deacon has retired because of injury after 15 years with the club. The 34-year-old played 274 times during a one-team career, helping Tigers win the...
Goode agrees move to London Irish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExperienced fly-half Andy Goode will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join Premiership rivals London Irish. The 34-year-old is the second-highest points scorer in Premiership history,...
Ireland survive brutal France exam
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's oldest surviving player, Harry Walker, celebrated his 100th birthday last week. His verdict on modern rugby? "It's a different game. I don't like it. " Valentine's Day at the Aviva Stadium...
Selling out Six Nations to Sky would push oval ball to periphery
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA few years ago, there was a quickly rebuffed proposal by then Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan to make the Heineken Cup free to air in Ireland.
Premiership benefits as Pro 12 fails to shine in European Champions Cup | The Breakdown
1 decade ago by The GuardianIt says something about the Pro 12’s current standing when the team leading the league, Ospreys, managed just one victory in their pool• European Rugby Champions Cup talking pointsThe European Champions...
All you need to know about Jonny Bell
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have announced the appointment of former Ireland and Ulster centre Jonny Bell as their defence coach for next season.Here we look at everything you need to know about the incoming defensive...
30 Minutes with… Drew Mitchell
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe Toulon wing on passcodes, pranks and drinks sankFans-tastic: Drew Mitchell enjoys last season's Heineken Cup triumph over SaracensThe Toulon wing on passcodes, pranks and drinks sank
