Pape appeals against hefty ban
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance lock Pascal Pape has appealed against his 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back, claiming the suspension "was excessive and disproportionate".
Howley: North mature beyond his years
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions assistant coach Rob Howley admits George North is mature beyond his years ahead of his record-breaking appearance against France on Saturday.
Records do not motivate Warburton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton will equal the record for captaining Wales when he leads them out against France in Paris on Saturday. The Blues flanker will lead his country for the 33rd time - bringing him level...
Preview & key stats: Ireland v England (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJordi Murphy replaces the injured Jamie Heaslip at number eight in Ireland's sole change to the starting XV to face England. Tommy O'Donnell and Eoin Reddan replace Murphy and Isaac Boss respectively...
Ireland v England: Spine-tingling shiver greets battle between champions' knowhow and visitors' promise
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere is no false nationalism in the air, no silly anti-English stereotyping, no prospect of churlish hold-ups pre-match in the Aviva Stadium tunnel, just a spine-tingling shiver that the only two...
Six Nations 2015: Round 3 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWe’re at the turning point in the Six Nations. After this weekend, we’ll be over half way and with the only two unbeaten sides in the tournament going head to head, there will be one very clear favourite...
Warburton: I thrive under pressure
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lion Sam Warburton insists he and Wales won't wilt under pressure at the Stade de France as he prepares to captain his country for a record-equalling 33rd time.
France Wales: last five games
1 decade ago2014When these sides last met in last year’s Six Nations, France were left embarrassed after suffering their heaviest defeat to Wales in the Six Nations. In the end Wales won 27-6 in Cardiff thanks to...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 23rd FebruaryScottish Rugby Union Approach Former Kiwi League International, Locke, Regarding Code Switch:The Scotland Rugby Union are reportedly chasing former Warriors and Kiwis fullback Kevin...
Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt makes one change bringing in Jordi Murphy for Jamie Heaslip
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoe Schmidt makes one enforced change for Ireland’s Six Nationss showdown against England on Sunday with Jordi Murphy replacing the injured Jamie Heaslip at No8 for the defending champions. With...
