IRB Set To Close Sevens Loophole
1 decade ago by Rugby LadThe IRB are planning to close the loophole allowing players to switch national allegiances in a bid to cut out proposed moves by a number of players. Due to the Olympic Sevens Qualification criteria players...
ABs bring in Luatua, Cruden
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made three changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's clash with the Springboks in Wellington. In the forwards, Steven Luatua and Jeremy Thrush replace the injured...
Wales' dual contracts close - Gatland
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland hopes to have his country's first dual-contracted players signed up within the next "three or four weeks". Several Test players are set to sign contracts that will be funded...
Benito Masilevu's huge side-steps give Brive late victory over Toulouse
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBenito Masilevu has extended his contract at Brive just days after scoring a stunning try that helped them beat Toulouse 26-19 in their Top 14 clash. He showed up young star Gael Fickou with some outrageous...
Wales head to Qatar before World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales intend to train in the searing heat of Qatar to prepare for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. A high-altitude camp in Switzerland is also being planned before their warm-up matches for the tournament. ...
Gatland contract plan to stop exodus
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland believes 10 to 15 dual contracts could be offered to help discourage the exodus of top Welsh players abroad. Welsh Test stars will be offered the contracts as...
Gatland hopeful over dual contracts
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby10 September 2014A number of Test stars are set to pen deals that will be funded by the Welsh Rugby Union and Wales' four professional regional teams. The initiative is part of a new...
Matt Giteau Move Would Make Him Best Paid Player in the World
1 decade ago by In The LooseReports are emerging in France that Toulon playmaker Matt Giteau could be packing his bags in a move that would see him become the best paid player in the world. It is being reported that Racing Metro...
De Villiers Admits Disbelief At Earning 100th Cap
1 decade ago by Rugby LadJean de Villiers can scarcely believe he is set to make his 100th Test appearance against New Zealand on Saturday. The South Africa skipper made his first international appearance against France in Marseille...
Biggar braced for sterner test
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales fly-half Dan Biggar has warned Ospreys to brace themselves for a backlash when they take on compatriots Newport Gwent Dragons in Friday's PRO12 encounter.
