'Plastic Englishmen' and other foreign nomads should have to wait longer before changing their allegiance
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAnother day, another change of allegiance. On Friday it was Saracens’ Australian-born prop, Kieran Longbottom, who declared for the red rose via an English granny. On Sunday it was the turn...
Fofana and Davies to return
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyClermont's international centres Wesley Fofana and Jonathan Davies are both expected to return for this weekend's Top 14 clash. Both players will be in contention for selection for the trip to Oyonnax...
Welsh rugby mourns the passing of 'CD' Williams
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsCharles Derek 'CD' Williams; who died at the age of 89 on Friday, 19 September, was a brilliant all-round sportsman who helped Cardiff RFC beat the 1953 All Blacks and 1957 Wallabies, but is probably best...
Cruden joins NZ's hall of shame
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Aaron Cruden is the latest to join New Zealand's ever-growing 'Bad Boys' club, a list that already features some of the most famous names in the sport. The flyhalf's reputation may have suffered and...
Saint-Andre eager to concentrate on basics
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists it is time for his side to get back to basics as they target a return to the World Cup final next year.
Saint-Andre eager to concentrate on basics
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists it is time for his side to get back to basics as they target a return to the World Cup final next year.
Picamoles returns to Toulouse
1 decade ago by Rugby 365French international Louis Picamoles returned to light training for Toulouse after a lengthy lay-off. The versatile loose forward was sidelined with a lung disease that kept him out of the game since...
Warburton first on dual contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton is the first Welsh player to be given a dual contract, Regional Rugby Wales (RRW) has confirmed. The Wales captain, 25, was the only player to take up a Welsh Rugby Union central...
Weekend rugby review: Further trouble for Newcastle and London Welsh as Bath impress with huge win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWhat is in a pitch? Quite a lot according to Northampton director of rugby, Jim Mallinder, who was asked for his view of Newcastle’s new 3G artificial-surface. “It’s great, it has made a...
Kockott has a perfect weekend
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt was a perfect weekend for Rory Kockott as his 22-point haul for Castres in a 27-18 win over Oyonnax preceded a call-up to France's squad.
