Ireland up against South Africa in Rugby World Cup bid
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy David Kelly – 05 March 2015World Rugby yesterday released a definitive time-line for the selection process but, although the cross-border bid has gained many...
Cheetahs bank on 'fire and ice'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It may be early days and two games are hardly a proper yardstick. However, there are more than just a few hints that the Cheetahs have once against found a winning recipe. Following last year's disappointing...
Brown set to be available for England
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland full-back Mike Brown is set to train on Friday and could face Scotland in the Six Nations on 14 March, says head coach Stuart Lancaster. The Harlequins player, 29, suffered concussion...
England are on the right track despite Six Nations defeat by...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoPhil Vickery believes Wales can do England a favour by beating Ireland in the Six Nations. The wheels came off Stuart Lancaster’s Chariot in Dublin as unbeaten Ireland recorded a 19-9 victory to continue...
Cowan demands swift reaction from Scotland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBlair Cowan is confident a positive reaction from Scotland can see them overturn England at Twickenham in the RBS 6 Nations.
World Cup auditions begin now, says Lancaster
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster says auditions for this year's Rugby World Cup have already begun as he begins to understand which players "can and can't deliver under pressure". The chastening...
Balmer: Things looking up for Scots
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland Women's skipper Tracy Balmer insists getting her side out of their Women's Six Nations losing streak is priority number one as the Championship heads into its final rounds.
Three players who would be important additions to their sides for the World Cup
1 decade agoSteffon ArmitageTalks have been ongoing for months but at this stage Armitage will not be playing at the World Cup. It seemed that he would earn a recall after he was in talks with Bath in October over...
Nowell: England Under-20s a vital stepping stone
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIt's not long since Jack Nowell was wreaking havoc for England Under-20s - and the senior star has backed two of his Exeter Chiefs teammates to stand out in just the same way.
Warburton excited to break Wales captaincy record
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales flanker Sam Warburton admits he will be proud to lead his country out for a record 34th time this weekend and hopes to cap the day off with a memorable RBS 6 Nations victory against in-form Ireland.
