High stakes at play in 2015
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England fans will have great hopes when the country stages the 2015 World Cup in a year's time. But they will not be alone, with officials hoping the fact many of the key behind-the-scenes staff at...
All Blacks still the team to beat
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand remain firm favourites to retain the World Cup title they won on home soil in 2011, a year out from the 20-team tournament in England. Thursday will mark exactly a year to the day until...
Use of emblem is a show of insensitivity
1 decade ago by The TimesIt is difficult to imagine the terror of young Allied soldiers as they sat in the darkness, waiting to board the landing crafts on the coastline of northern France on June 6, 1944. Operation Overlord...
RWC 2015 Launch-pad!
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015It’s hard to believe now but England second row Joe Launchbury was once in danger of being left on the rugby shelf. Let go by Harlequins Academy in his late teens, Launchbury returned to his Sussex...
RWC 2015 Launch-pad!
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015It’s hard to believe now but England second row Joe Launchbury was once in danger of being left on the rugby shelf. Let go by Harlequins Academy in his late teens, Launchbury returned to his Sussex...
RWC 2015 Launch-pad!
1 decade ago by IRBIt’s hard to believe now but England second row Joe Launchbury was once in danger of being left on the rugby shelf. Let go by Harlequins Academy in his late teens, Launchbury returned to his Sussex...
Ospreys and Blues monitor Halfpenny
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues and Ospreys are interested in signing Leigh Halfpenny if his Toulon contract is terminated. Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal says Halfpenny's ongoing injuries could lead...
Habana, Botha & Lobbe Told: ”Return To Toulon Or We Won’t Pay You Any More”
1 decade ago by Rugby LadFirst Leigh Halfpenny… next Toulon President Mourad Boudjellal has Bryan Habana, Bakkies Botha and Juan Fernandez Lobbe in his sights. The outspoken President of the money-laden French aristocrats,...
Toulon To Tempt Irish Star
1 decade ago by Rugby LadOne Irish star returns home from France next season but another could be heading for the Top 14. Gavin Cummiskey of The Irish Times reports that Toulon are trying to tempt Cian Healy by making him “the...
O'Shea backs salary cap increase
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHarlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has backed a new salary cap increase to help English clubs keep up with their French rivals. Premiership clubs are expected to ratify a £500,000 increase in...
