Quade Cooper agrees two-year deal to join Toulon at end of season
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Australia fly-half follows Will Genia and James Horwill in moving abroad• Bernard Foley likely to be Australia’s World Cup No10Quade Cooper has agreed a two-year deal to join Toulon and will move...
Man who could be the missing link in England's Rugby World Cup squad
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's injury issues with the monster Manu Tuilagi at 13 helped their selection issues. The horizon narrowed and they unearthed a headliner in Jonathan Joseph. But it also saw them miss some opportunities,...
Personality clash harmed me - Byrne
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLee Byrne believes a clash of personalities contributed to him not making more appearances for Wales. The 2008 Grand Slam winner this week announced his retirement at the age of...
Cheika will consider Giteau, Smith, Mitchell for WCup
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia coach Michael Cheika says he would be "stupid" not to consider Matt Giteau, George Smith and Drew Mitchell for Wallabies selection after the trio, who play their club rugby in France, became...
All Blacks will uphold overseas policy
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand may be awaiting a mass exodus of All Blacks after the World Cup, but they have no plans to follow Australia in loosening their selection policy for foreign-based players. While Dan Carter,...
England must ditch overseas rule
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England should scrap their "old-fashioned" policy of refusing to select overseas-based players, according to World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward. The man behind England's 2003 World Cup triumph...
No change to All Blacks eligibility: Steve Tew
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand Rugby won’t follow Australia’s lead in allowing overseas-based players to represent their country, chief executive Steve Tew says. Looking to fend off cashed-up European and Japanese...
Top 14: Toulouse, Stade in final push
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulouse face a tough challenge against Stade Francais on Friday in a revival of their Top 14 "Classique" as the chase for play-off spots intensifies. While the showdown has lost some of its historical...
Stofberg: The prefect blindside flank
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Marthinus Theunis Steyn Stofberg, otherwise known as Theuns, is a Springbok legend. He played in 21 Tests between 1976 and 1984, he was a classic No. 7 (in SA terms he is a blindside flank). At...
Stofberg: The perfect blindside flank
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Marthinus Theunis Steyn Stofberg, otherwise known as Theuns, is a Springbok legend. He played in 21 Tests between 1976 and 1984, he was a classic No. 7 (in SA terms he is a blindside flank). At...
