Armitage absence would be 'cop-out'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAustralia's Drew Mitchell says not selecting flanker Steffon Armitage in England's World Cup squad because it might harm morale would be a "cop-out". The Toulon flanker, 29, cannot play for...
England head coach Stuart Lancaster boosted as Ben Morgan's recovery gathers pace
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has been given a boost with news that one of his key back-row forwards, the Gloucester No 8 Ben Morgan, is on the mend following a serious leg injury. Morgan...
DLSP 10, Dundalk 22
1 decade ago by Knock On RugbyUlster Bank All Ireland League Play OffDLSP 10 Dundalk 22By Alan Deegan at Kirwan ParkOn a wintry wet afternoon in south county Dublin, Dundalk made a little bit of history on Saturday by grabbing a place...
Quins offer Roberts 'highest level'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJoining Harlequins would be a good move for Jamie Roberts, according to former Wales lock Gareth Llewellyn. The London club has had discussions with the Wales and British and Irish...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoGloucester fined: Gloucester have been fined after it was revealed they played an inelligeble player against Sale on March 29. Mariano Galarza was signed from Worcester last season but did not feature...
Paul O'Connell camp deny new Toulon link
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell's future remains shrouded in doubt after another report from France claims that he had signed a contract to join Toulon next season, thus terminating his IRFU deal a year earlier than planned.
Wasps get stock exchange sting
1 decade ago by Rugby 365English Premiership side Wasps have launched a retail bond on the London stock exchange, which they hope could see them become one of the world's wealthiest clubs. Wasps are hoping enough investors...
Serious risks in changing RFU overseas player rule
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe debate over the Rugby Football Union’s policy of refusing to choose players who play abroad was given fresh impetus last week when the Australian Rugby Union amended its similar rule to state that...
La Rochelle defeat champions Toulon 32-29 with dramatic try in the final play
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpLa Rochelle scored with the final play of the game to secure a historic and momentous victory over Toulon in the Top 14 this weekend. Watch the emotional last few minutes that show just what this...
Quiet Twickenham can witness Toulon's giants bow out with medals
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA dream final tends to depend on the head in which it forms. An all-French final at Twickenham next Saturday isn't, for example, going to make many in Ireland purr in their sleep. But even in France, they...
