The countdown to World Cup looms large over season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTHERE are still 53 weeks to go until England and Fiji get proceedings at next year's World Cup under way.
Twelve teams to battle for core team status
1 decade ago by IRBTwelve teams from around the world will battle it out in Hong Kong on Friday and Saturday for the chance to join the IRB Women's Sevens World Series 2014/15 as core teams. The semi-finalists of this...
Benito Masilevu's huge side-steps give Brive late victory over Toulouse
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBenito Masilevu has extended his contract at Brive just days after scoring a stunning try that helped them beat Toulouse 26-19 in their Top 14 clash. He showed up young star Gael Fickou with some outrageous...
Wales head to Qatar before World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales intend to train in the searing heat of Qatar to prepare for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. A high-altitude camp in Switzerland is also being planned before their warm-up matches for the tournament. ...
Slater out for the season
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England lock Ed Slater is set to miss the rest of the English Premiership season with a "horrific" season-ending knee injury that could leave him struggling to gain a place in the squad for next year's...
Fijian flyer stays with Brive
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFiji winger Benito Masilevu has extended his contract with Top 14 side Brive for two seasons, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who scored the outstanding try which allowed Brive to win...
'Slater out for the season'
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 September 2014The Leicester captain is expected to miss the entire 2014/15 campaign after undergoing knee surgery, boss Richard Cockerill has announced. The 26-year-old tore his anterior...
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets: Nine games to apply for in the ballot
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScotland v Japan (Kingsholm Stadium, September 23) Scotland’s attempt to qualify from Pool B begins against Japan in Gloucester – and a potential banana skin awaits in this first game. New Zealander...
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets: Nine games to watch out for when considering which tickets to buy
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScotland v Japan (Kingsholm Stadium, September 23) Scotland’s attempt to qualify from Pool B begins against Japan in Gloucester – and a potential banana skin awaits in this first game. New Zealander...
All Blacks head to Apia
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand will play their first ever Test in the Pacific Islands next year against Samoa, as part of their build-up to the World Cup. The New Zealand Rugby Union said the long-awaited clash will...
