O'Brien to deliver against England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland flank Sean O'Brien has passed his first test. Now he wants to leave his mark on the Six nations championship. Relief was the biggest emotion for O'Brien, after he made his international comeback...
Ireland v England: Mike Brown setback gives Alex Goode a chance in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has all but ruled Mike Brown out of consideration for the match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday after the Harlequins full-back had a reaction to his first...
Wales’ Shaun Edwards: choke tackle a blight on the game and should be banned
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Defence coach says it’s dangerous and adds nothing to game• Style of tackling is favoured by Ireland and England• Sam Warburton knows defeat in France is unthinkable Continue reading...
Lancaster's stern England warning
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England coach Stuart Lancaster warned his players to stay out of trouble, as Steffon Armitage prepares to discover the ruling over his alleged assault charge. The judgement of a Toulon court is due...
Brown a doubtful starter for England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England fullback Mike Brown is unlikely to return to action in time for the crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. The 29-year-old suffered a setback in his recovery from concussion. He...
Jamie Roberts could be released early from his three-year contract with Racing Metro
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWarren Gatland, Wales and perhaps the struggling Cardiff Blues have been given reason for cheer with reports from France indicating that Jamie Roberts might be released early from his three-year contract...
Lamont wants Scotland to adopt Welsh tactic
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSean Lamont believes Scotland should copy the Welsh tactic that saw Finn Russell banned for Saturday's clash with Italy and use it to their own gain. Glasgow stand-off Russell is set to miss the Six...
Jamie Roberts linked with Racing Metro exit
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales star Jamie Roberts will go into next Saturday's Six Nations clash against France amid speculation that he could be released early from his contract with European Champions Cup quarter-finalists...
McGeechan: Halfpenny crucial for Wales win
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan believes Leigh Halfpenny could hold the key to success for Wales ahead of their clash with France in Paris next week.
What The Butler Saw: What must Henry Trinder do to keep his...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHenry Trinder must be wondering what he has to do to get fit – and more importantly stay fit. It just seems that certain players are predisposed to injury at certain stages in their career, and Gloucester...
