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Zinedine Zidane scores try against Toulon – video

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Zinedine Zidane takes part in a hybrid rugby/football match for charity on Wednesday evening. This year Toulon played France's 1998 World Cup team and, alongside Zidane, were former team-mates Didier Deschamps,...

Laidlaw: Scotland have improved since 'poor' RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw sees his side's first summer Test against Ireland as the perfect opportunity to bounce back from their disappointing RBS 6 Nations campaign.

Peter Grant Off To Perth

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Force have replaced the departing Sias Ebersohn with another South African for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Peter Grant will move to Perth having spent last season in France with La Rochelle....

England v France tickets

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Purchase tickets for the QBE International between England and France at Twickenham on August 15 with Sky Tickets.

Farrell hails 'gruesome' fortnight in Denver

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Andy Farrell admits his England charges have been pushed to the limit in Denver over the past fortnight, suggesting the 45-man training squad have earned their current week off.

Can you win a Rugby World Cup without kicking a ball?

1 decade ago by Rugby World

This feature first appeared in the July 2015 issue of Rugby World magazine.Prepared: Was New Zealand's 2011 win secured before play even began?SOMETHING SHOULD have been jarred loose as New Zealand met...

Toulon play the France '98 FIFA WC squad in Half Football, Half Rugby charity game

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Two years ago Toulon played Olympique Marseille in a charity match that comprised of half football, half rugby. They've done it again, this time against France's 1998 FIFA World Cup winners, with the...

Spots in France’s World Cup squad up for grabs

1 decade ago by Rugby World

The matches between France and England in August will be crucial to determining their final World Cup squadsPedal power: France's Frederic Michalak and Sebastien Tillous-Borde during a training camp. Photo:...

Rokocoko signs for Racing 92

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Rokocoko’s time in France is set to continue after the former All Black secured a move to Racing 92. Rokocoko enjoyed a good season playing in midfield for Bayonne in 2014/2015 but the club were...

Andy Farrell says England’s ‘extreme’ training camp will reap rewards

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Coach believes 45-man squad has improved after gruelling tests• England due to take on France in August World Cup warm-upThe England squad flies back from Denver this weekend for a week’s rest...