Scrum-half Blair signs for Glasgow
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow Warriors have signed the former Scotland captain and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Blair on a two-year contract. Blair, capped 85 times, will move to Scotstoun in the summer...
Glasgow Warriors hand Mike Blair mentor role
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAnnouncing his move yesterday, Blair said he planned to become a coach in time, and believed that working with Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend would be an invaluable part of his apprenticeship. “I’m...
Madigan: Penalty miss made for difficult few hours
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIn the end it didn't matter but Ian Madigan says his missed penalty for Ireland in their final RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland made for a hellish few hours.
Ireland U-18 Clubs Squad All Set For Festival Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are no late injury concerns for the Ireland Under-18 Clubs squad as they prepare for their opening match of the International Triangular Festival against France at Hartpury College on Wednesday (kick-off...
Exeter Chiefs trio in England under-18s squad to face France
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs’ Josh Caulfield will start for England under-18s against France on Wednesday in Blagnac, with Ollie Dawe and Jack Maunder on the bench. Exmouth’s Dawe, who is a Bicton College pupil...
Ireland U-18 Schools Team Look To Bounce Back Against Wales
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsHead coach Noel McNamara has made three personnel changes and three positional switches to the Ireland Under-18 Schools team for tonight's 5th-8th place play-off against Wales at the Rugby Europe U-18...
Habana backs Tuilagi for England No.12
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSpringboks superstar Bryan Habana has backed Manu Tuilagi to deliver at inside centre for England. England are still weighing up their midfield options ahead of the Rugby World Cup with Luther Burrell,...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoVisser Quins Bound: Scotland international Tim Visser has announced that he is to join Premiership side Harlequins for the 2015/16 season. Visser, 27, has been capped by Scotland 18 times, scoring...
Breakdown confusing: New Zealand Rugby chief
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNew Zealand rugby officials want greater clarity from the Laws of the Game concerning the breakdown, for both fans and players, as part of World Rugby's post-World Cup review of the laws. World Rugby,...
Why Debbie Jevans quit - the truth behind fall-out with RFU that led to shock exit before Rugby World Cup starts
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOn the day the Twickenham crowd were being enthralled by England’s thrilling but ultimately unsuccessful bid to claim the Six Nations title with their 55-35 win against France, in the Rugby Football...
