New Zealand notch up record score to punish France in U20 semi final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand Under 20's were in dominant form as they notched up a 45-7 semi final victory over France in the U20 Championship in Calvisano on Monday. They will face England in the final, after the reigning...
Paul O'Connell signs two-year deal with Toulon
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe 35-year-old lock will lead Ireland's World Cup campaign in Test swansong this autumn before leaving sole club Munster for south of France
Paul O’Connell finalises two-year deal to join Toulon after World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland captain to move to France after international retirement• Toulon owner confirms deal to Irish broadcaster RTEThe Ireland captain, Paul O’Connell, has finalised his two-year deal to join...
England beat South Africa to reach Under-20 World Championship final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England 28-20 South Africa• England to face New Zealand in Saturday’s finalEngland upset the tournament favourites, South Africa, 28-20 in the semi-finals to extend their quest for a third successive...
A letter from South Africa – June
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldJean de Villiers is on the comeback trail, Andries Bekker is in from the cold and Pierre Spies is off to France. It's all happening in South Africa this monthComeback kid: Jean de Villiers has made...
Morné ends season on a high
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comMorné Steyn completed a dream end to the season with Stade Français as he kicked them to Top 14 glory at the Stade de France on Saturday
JWC: England have responded well since France defeat- Callard
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 coach Jon Callard has hailed the response from his squad after their defeat to France in the final pool game of the U20 World Championship.Last Wednesday’s loss left the defending champions...
JWC: Not looking at England's last result - Theron
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa U20 coach Dawie Theron has discounted England’s loss to France ahead of the U20 World Championship semi-final between the two sides on Monday.A re-match of the 2014 final sees the Junior...
Clermont snap up Gear
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer All Blacks winger Hosea Gear is returning to France next season after signing a two-year deal with Clermont.
JWC: Wales boss looking for practice to make perfect against Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales U20 coach Allan Lewis wants to see the side take what they’ve learned in training this week and put it into practice when they face Ireland on Monday.The two sides are now battling it out...
