Rugby Championship 2014: South Africa team for New Zealand test
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSpringbok boss Heyneke Meyer has recalled Handré Pollard for their game against New Zealand this weekend – he starts in place of Morné Steyn, who has come in for a fair amount of flak for his role...
Wednesday Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHenderson out with hip injury Bad news out of Ulster today, as it has been revealed that promising young flanker Iain Henderson will be out of action for a number of months with a hip injury. The 22...
Pollard in for Steyn in Wellington
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySouth Africa have named fly-half Handr� Pollard in place of Morn� Steyn for their Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. More to follow. . . South Africa: 15 Willie...
IRB put country-hoppers on notice
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The International Rugby Board have insisted they were ready to prevent exploitation of their regulations in a bid to prevent a flood of players switching national allegiance in order to compete at the...
Pollard gets pivotal role
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Jean de Villiers will become South Africa's fifth centurion, but the selection of Handré Pollard at flyhalf will raise the eyebrows. The Bok matchday-23 for the Rugby Championship Test against New...
Maggie Alphonsi dreams of following England World Cup rugby triumph with Olympic glory in 2016
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEvery decent loose forward takes a few liberties at times, but watching Maggie Alphonsi on a rugby pitch could persuade you that she had negotiated an exemption from the laws of physics as well. ...
No punishment in Fritz concussion case
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulouse will not be punished for their failure to adhere to concussion protocols in a high-profile incident last season. France centre Florian Fritz was allowed to play on despite suffering a serious...
England Women celebrate World Cup win at Downing Street
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe England Women’s rugby team rounded off an excellent summer with a visit to Downing Street to show off the glittering Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy they won last month in France. The squad and...
IRB to close Steffon Armitage loophole for nationality switch
1 decade ago by The TimesSteffon Armitage’s bid to play international rugby for France will be blocked if the International Rugby Board (IRB) cannot be convinced that he is exploring a nationality switch for “bona fide...
IRB look to close Sevens loophole
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe IRB are looking to close the loophole which could see players switch nationalities according to chief executive Brett Gosper. With rugby becoming an Olympic sport in 2016, a loophole was opened...
