Captain Williams thanks travelling support
1 decade ago by Scarlets RugbyScarlets' opening round of the European Champions Cup against reigning champions Toulon saw hundreds of the region's supporters head to the South of France for a sunny October weekend.
Gatland: No doors closed after autumn Tests
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales coach Warren Gatland insists his World Cup plans have not been set in stone after omitting veteran prop Adam Jones from his squad for the autumn internationals.
Warburton: Some Welsh players would love to return from France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSam Warburton believes some players will return to playing in Wales from France because the treatment is "second to none"
Sam Warburton expects some Wales team-mates in France to return home
1 decade ago by The GuardianWarburton cites medical treatment and fixture list as key Roberts and Lydiate linked with a surprise return to Wales Roberts: the press seem to know more about me than I doThe Wales captain, Sam Warburton,...
USA to have top players for All Blacks Test
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe United States has reached an agreement which will allow it to include leading players based in Britain, France and Japan in its team to play the All Blacks in Chicago in a fortnight
Saracens keen on Ma'a Nonu
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSaracens are reportedly keen on signing All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu though his likely destination will be Japan, according to reports from France
Cotter hands Gilchrist Scotland captaincy for autumn
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsHead coach Vern Cotter wants Scotland to be professional in every single aspect of their upcoming autumn internationals after naming a 33-man squad to be captained by lock Grant Gilchrist.
Gloucester cannot afford to be complacent when they travel to...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoOYONNAX are not to be underestimated despite Gloucester's demolition of Brive, warns defence coach John Muggleton.The French outfit defeated Zebre 33-24 in Italy on Saturday and lie second in the pool...
European Rugby Champions Cup talking points from the weekend action | Guardian sport
1 decade ago by The GuardianA new tournament, but some familiar powerhouses flexed their muscles on opening weekend of European rugbys new dawnJonathan Davies was nowhere to be seen, the Clermont centres on the Saturday being Aurélien...
Rob Baxter frustrated by defeat to Bayonne in the European...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted that the 30-24 defeat to Bayonne, in the European Challenge Cup, was frustrating but something they just had to take on the chin. Tries from debutant Adam Hughes...
