Rugby union grub jailed for 16 months for caving in the head of opponent
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe majority of sporting indiscretions are dealt with by a codes judiciary panel, but a rugby player has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after a savage kick caved in his opponents head. Paviors number...
Ma'a Nonu and Quade Cooper combine for awesome Toulon try vs Castres
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpToulon beat Castres 17-7 on Sunday, staying on course for the Top 14 playoffs despite having a rough week with injuries. Ma'a Nonu and Josua Tuisova both scored excellent tries, while Quade Cooper had...
France's selection farce illustrates need for overhaul of rugby union's international eligibility rules
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDavid Smith is a Samoan who cannot play for France XVs - unless he plays for them in sevens - having played sevens for New Zealand
Tuesday Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard faces an unpaid six monthsDue to a contractual 'glitch' Pollard may not be covered by injury insurance by the Bulls or SA Rugby. According to reports, Pollard needed to play for the...
France pick then drop ineligible player
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrance drop Castres' Samoa-born wing David Smith from their squad to play Wales in Cardiff after discovering he is ineligible.
Monday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance make admin error on SmithDavid Smith's elation at being called up for France's Six Nations side by coach Guy Noves was short lived when it was discovered that he is ineligible to play for the...
Smith dropped from France's Six Nations squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Smith's elation at being called up for France's Six Nations side by coach Guy Noves was swiftly ended when it was discovered that he is ineligible to play for the side.Smith, who currently plays...
France drop Samoan-born David Smith after discovering he is ineligible
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Samoan-born wing brought in to cover injuries before Wales match• Smith tells officials he represented New Zealand at 2008 Edinburgh SevensFrance have been forced to pull David Smith, a late call-up,...
France call up Smith amid eligibility doubts
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance have called up Samoa-born David Smith to the squad for their next Six Nations game against Wales amid doubts about the Castres wing's eligibility to represent the country.
