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France 'loaded' with amphetamines in famous All Blacks win

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

France's national rugby union team was a vast consumer of amphetamines in the 1980s including in a famous win over the All Blacks, according to a new book. "They each had their little pill in front...

Five key battles ahead of the France v Wales game.

1 decade ago

Romain Taofifénua v Alun Wyn JonesWith Pape suspended for his knee into the back of Heaslip, Taofifénua will come into the France starting line-up. He was impressive in his substitute appearance...

Lewis departure could impact Gatland future

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes that Roger Lewis' departure as Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive later this year "probably does" have a bearing on his own long-term future. Gatland,...

Holland And Wilson Added To Ireland Squad

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland team manager Michael Kearney has said that number 8 Jamie Heaslip's return date from injury is still uncertain. Heaslip, an absentee for this Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England, broke three...

Ireland call up Wilson and Holland

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Forwards Roger Wilson and Billy Holland have been added to the Ireland squad for Sunday's Six Nations match against England in Dublin. Ulster back row Wilson's only full cap was back in 2005...

Lewis exit 'probably' affects Gatland

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales coach Warren Gatland says Roger Lewis's autumn departure as Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief "probably does have a bearing" on his own long-term future. Asked if could elaborate...

George North and Samson Lee return to the Wales starting XV for Paris trip

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Wing George North and prop Samson Lee have both been recalled by Wales for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against France in Paris.

Wales recall North for France match

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Wales have recalled winger George North in place of Alex Cuthbert for the Six Nations match against France this coming Saturday, the Welsh Rugby Union said on Tuesday.

NatWest Schools Cup 2014-15: Vice-captain's log with St Joseph's College, Ipswich's Cameron Ives

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

St Joseph's College, Ipswich, take on Wilmslow High School on Feb 25 in a bid to make the semi-final of the Under-18 NatWest Schools Cup at Allianz Park on Mar 7, for a shot at the Twickenham final on...

Williams to start against France

1 decade ago by Scarlets Rugby

Scarlets fullback Liam Williams has been named on the wing for Wales' clash against France on Saturday evening.