Townsend calls for clarification after Russell ban
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumGlasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend has called for clarification over mid-air challenges after Scotland's Finn Russell picked up a two-week ban. Russell, now coached by former Scotland international...
Six Nations 2015: France will beat Wales - but only if they play Morgan Parra
1 decade ago by The TelegraphCan Wales make it four on the trot? They travel to Paris next weekend having beaten France in their last three encounters, but this is going to be a huge test for them given the way their season...
Cuthbert in hot water after phone-throwing incident
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales assistant coach Rob Howley has confirmed the team's management will speak to Alex Cuthbert over an incident in which he threw away a mobile telephone belonging to a member of the public. The...
The making of Jonathan Joseph, England's rising star
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBarely was the baby Jonathan Joseph out of the delivery suite than his father Ivan, a dexterous fly-half in his day for Northampton, started scheming his rugby future. A booklet comprising...
Ireland will lift game for Six Nations test against England's 'electric' back line, says Robbie Henshaw
1 decade ago by The TelegraphRobbie Henshaw says Ireland can raise their attacking game to a new level against an England side of “unbelievable potential” in what is poised to be the defining game of the RBS Six Nations...
Scotland to appeal 'disappointing' Russell decision
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland will appeal against fly-half Finn Russell's suspension for the Six Nations match against Italy. The 22-year-old was handed a three-week ban, reduced by a week for his clean record, following...
Finn Russell receives two-week ban
1 decade agoFinn Russell will miss Scotland’s 6 Nations game against Italy after he was given a two-week ban for his dangerous tackle on Dan Biggar in Scotland’s 26-23 defeat to Wales. Russell received a yellow...
Scotland fly-half Russell banned for Biggar tackle
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFinn Russell will miss Scotland's Six Nations match against Italy after being suspended for two weeks after his "reckless" tackle on Dan Biggar. The 22-year-old fly-half was handed a three-week ban,...
Russell banned for Italy game
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell will miss Scotland's Six Nations game against Italy next week, after tournament organisers announced on Wednesday he had been given a two-week suspension. The 22-year-old...
Russell banned for two weeks
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyScotland fly-half Finn Russell will miss the Six Nations clash with Italy having been banned for two weeks for a high tackle on Wales fly-half Dan Biggar.