Henry sets comeback date after heart surgery
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFlanker Chris Henry says he has not given up hope of returning to the pitch this season as he begins to recover from a heart operation.
Ospreys set to sign Lydiate
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyOspreys are set to sign Wales flanker Dan Lydiate following his decision to return home from France.
The French Basque Country: a rugby heartland with world-class footballers
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe area has never produced a successful football club, but it has given France some of its most successful playersThe Basque Country of Spain is an oft-celebrated component of world football, from Athletic...
Rugby union: talking points from the European Rugby Champions Cup | Guardian writers
1 decade ago by The GuardianCollective Gallic shrug threatens value of the competition, Chris Robshaw shows his stamina and Wasps can leave Adams Park next Saturday on something of a highMartin Castrogiovanni’s outburst following...
Etzebeth for Bakkies in France?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Reports out of France are that Toulon are hunting Springbok Eben Etzebeth as a replacement for Bakkies Botha after the World Cup.
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoEtzebeth en route: According to reports emerging out of both South African and French rugby outlets, Springbok second rower Eben Etzebeth could well be on his way to the French and European champions,...
European Rugby Champions Cup Round-Up: Cockerill urges Leicester Tigers to go again
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill admits he was delighted to defeat Toulon in the European Rugby Champions Cup on Sunday - but challenged his players to go out and do it again next week...
European Champions Cup roundup: Andy Goode’s sting in tail boosts Wasps
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wasps beat Castres 32-17 before finale at Adams Park• Glasgow go down 19-11 in Toulouse after yellow cardThe last time Wasps won in Castres they went on to be the champions of Europe in 2007. That...
Young: No complacency
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps boss Dai Young says there will no complacency when they take on Castres at home next week, despite a handsome 32-17 bonus-point Champions Cup victory in France.
Care bidding for fast England recall
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDanny Care believes he can wrestle back a starting berth for England in time for the RBS 6 Nations - as long as he makes his presence known over Christmas.
