england

Newcastle bring in Tonga prop Vea

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Tonga international prop Taione Vea is to join Newcastle from Premiership rivals London Welsh this summer. The 26-year-old has played six times for his country, his last cap coming in a ...

England loss causes Olympic setback

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England's defeat by Russia at the women's rugby sevens World Series in Atlanta has caused a setback for Great Britain's Olympic hopes. To automatically qualify for Rio 2016, England - competing...

Former Bath Rugby star Lee Mears to referee rugby match at North...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Lee Mears has gone over to the dark side. No, not Bristol. The former Bath and England hooker has found a new position on the rugby pitch – referee. For Mears, qualifying to officiate matches has...

Mclean returns as England captain

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Katy Mclean has been reinstated as England captain for Friday's Women's Six Nations match in Ireland. The fly-half, who led England when they won the World Cup last August, takes...

Newcastle sign sevens player Watson

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of England sevens player Marcus Watson for next season. The 23-year-old elder brother of Bath's Antony Watson came through London Irish's academy...

Falcons secure Sevens flyer

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Newcastle Falcons have secured the signature of England Sevens International star Marcus Watson and will join the club for the 2015/2016 season. Watson, the elder brother of England and Bath's Anthony,...

Falcons to bring in Watson

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have signed England Sevens player Marcus Watson.

Mclean returns for England v Italy

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

World Cup-winning captain Katy Mclean returns to the England women's side for Sunday's Six Nations match with Italy. Fly-half Mclean missed last week's 13-0 defeat by Wales because...

England’s Turner gets chance with Stormers

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

England Sevens star Mat Turner has been given an opportunity to play himself into the DHL Stormers’ Super Rugby plans.