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French great Julien Bonnaire has one final swansong

1 decade ago by Rugby World

France and Clermont stalwart Julien Bonnaire has recently signed a two-year deal with Lyon that will take him to 38, here he talks about the Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Northampton and life...

Wasps players attack decision to ban Nathan Hughes

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Wasps players have rounded on the decision to give Nathan Hughes a three-week ban for the collision with George North which left the Wales wing concussed. Hughes was suspended by the Rugby Football...

Bath Rugby youngsters on losing side for once as England...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

England under-18s fell to their first defeat of the European Championships in France, losing to the hosts 23-19.Bath Rugby starlets Darren Atkins, Dan Frost and Zach Mercer all started for their country,...

Exeter Chiefs trio can't help England under-18s losing to France

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs' Josh Caulfield scored a try but could not help England under-18s falling to a 23-19 defeat to their French counterparts in Blagnac on Tuesday. Chiefs teammates Ollie Dawe, from Exmouth,...

Fans forced to endure seven-hour wait for World Cup tickets

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ireland fans hoping to score tickets for the all-important final Pool D game against France at this year's World Cup were left waiting for up to seven hours yesterday as organisers experienced a huge surge...

England flanker James Haskell claims stadium slow-mo replays are unfair on referees

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

James Haskell, the England flanker, has questioned the use of slow-motion replays of incidents on big screens during matches amid concerns it can put extra pressure on match officials. Haskell received...

Ireland U-19 Team Announced For First France Game

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Coaches Peter Malone and Kieran Campbell have selected the Ireland Under-19 team to play France in the first of the sides' two matches at the French National Rugby Centre in Marcoussis this week.

Watson: England will learn from RBS 6 Nations frustration

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England winger Anthony Watson believes missed opportunities in the RBS 6 Nations will serve him and his teammates well going forward.

Ireland U-18 Clubs Team Named For French Test

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-18 Clubs team head coach Wayne Mitchell has confirmed the starting line-up for Wednesday's encounter with France Under-18s in the International Triangular Festival at Hartpury College.

Paul James and Peter Stringer will be in Bath Rugby's match-day...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Experienced internationals Paul James and Peter Stringer will both be in Bath Rugby's match-day squad for the European Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster. Although James hasn't played since...