Experienced duo Adam Jones and James Hook omitted from Welsh squad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentProp Adam Jones and fly-half James Hook have both been left out of a 34-man squad for next month's Tests against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and South Africa.
Paul James named in Wales squad for November internationals but...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby prop Paul James has been named in the Wales squad for next month's internationals against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and South Africa.Loosehead James, 32, has played in 55 Tests for Wales...
James Hook left out of Wales squad
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJames Hook has been left out of the Wales squad for the autumn internationals in a shock omission. The Gloucester fly-half has been a bit part player for Wales in recent seasons but has remained an ever-present...
Pacific Rugby Teams to Challenge IRB in Court
1 decade ago by In The LooseThe Pacific Island nations of Samoa, Tonga & Fiji are set to challenge the IRB in court over a rule change on player eligibility ahead of the World Cup. Manu Samoa assistant coach Namulauulu Alama...
France call-up for Kockott
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyScrum-half Rory Kockott has been called into the France squad to face Fiji, Australia and Argentina next month.
Humphreys reckons Sharples has put his name in the England frame
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys hopes Gloucester are providing an environment for the likes of Charlie Sharples to push for further international honours. The Hong Kong born ace has not pulled on the Red Rose since facing...
Chris Bentley: Exeter Chiefs' family could celebrate last weekend
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHome is where your heart is or so the saying goes, and I suspect few would argue. After a hard day's work, how good does it feel to walk through the door, unwind and relax totally at home safe and secure...
Fiji beat Samoa in action packed final to win Gold Coast Sevens
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIf you weren't able to catch any of the Sevens from the Gold Coast this past weekend, above is a round up of what happened on the final day, including the dramatic final between Fiji and Samoa. On the...
Fiji's nearly try v Scotland
1 decade ago by IRBFiji beat Scotland in their opening match but look what happened when the score was 0-0.
The Off Load
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAnother action-packed week of rugby saw Fiji and Ulster both send out a message and Uruguay book their place in the World Cup, while there was also a hint of a Toulouse resurgence.
