Hartley could cost England - Dawson
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDylan Hartley's indiscipline could cost England at this year's World Cup, fears former scrum-half Matt Dawson. The Northampton hooker, 29, faces a disciplinary panel on Wednesday...
Kiwis keep two prized assets
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts. In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea,...
Danny Cipriani plans to force way into England's final 31
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDanny Cipriani can still remember the pang of disappointment he felt when Brian Ashton took him aside to break the news that he had not made the England squad for the 2007 World Cup. Back then he was...
Hartley facing 'headbutt' charge
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton and England hooker Dylan Hartley will face a disciplinary panel on Wednesday after being charged with headbutting an opponent. Hartley, 29, was cited after an incident involving Jamie...
Wasps sign Australia veteran George Smith for next season
1 decade ago by The Guardian• 34-year-old forward won 111 caps and played in 2003 World Cup final• ‘He will be a fantastic professional’ says Wasps director rugby Dai YoungWasps have announced the signing of the former Australia...
Australia great Smith joins Wasps
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps have signed Australia great George Smith from Lyon for next season. The flanker, who has won 111 caps for the Wallabies, turns 35 in July. Smith, who is with the Barbarians for the...
David Strettle expected to join Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDavid Strettle, the Saracens wing who last week celebrated a surprise recall into England’s World Cup training squad, is expected to join the French Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne next season. Reports...
Exposure to other cultures has made our players better
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn England there has been a furore over the non-selection of the last two European Rugby players of the season, Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon, in their Rugby World Cup training squad. They both ply...
Conor O'Shea: Exposure to other cultures has made our players and coaches better
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn England there has been a furore over the non-selection of the last two European Rugby players of the season, Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon, in their Rugby World Cup training squad. They both ply...
Stuart Lancaster determined England should stand together at World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Coach wants team to withstand World Cup pressure together• Build-up to tournament also key with training set to peak at opening• We have a good culture and team spirit, says Lancaster• Lancaster...
