IRB moves to close Sevens registration loophole
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe IRB are working to close a loophole which would have allowed players that had already represented a nation to play for a different country at the Rugby World Cup next year. The loophole was opened...
IRB ready to act on Games loophole
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 September 2014Changes to eligibility rules ahead of sevens' Olympics debut means a player can represent a country provided they have the correct passport and have not been capped by...
Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 374 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe first of a weekly feature this season, have a look at who we think enhanced their chances of playing at the Rugby World Cup in a little over a year’s time, and who took a step back this weekend. GOING...
Beale, Cooper rumours dismissed
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Two top playmakers might be on the verge of leaving Australia, but Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has brushed aside concerns over their possible departure. Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale do not yet have...
Rugby’s Top 10 Hookers in the World Right Now
1 decade ago by In The LooseContinuing on in our top 10 series, this time we take a look at the 10 best hookers in rugby right now and rank them based on current form. 10. Sebastien Bruno The former France hooker may no longer be...
Cusiter up for the challenge
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter accepts he has big shoes to fill at Sale this season with club legend Dwayne Peel now plying his trade in the Championship with Bristol.
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets: Nine games to watch out for when considering which tickets to buy
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScotland v Japan (Kingsholm Stadium, September 23) Scotland’s attempt to qualify from Pool B begins against Japan in Gloucester – and a potential banana skin awaits in this first game. New Zealander...
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets: Nine games to apply for in the ballot
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScotland v Japan (Kingsholm Stadium, September 23) Scotland’s attempt to qualify from Pool B begins against Japan in Gloucester – and a potential banana skin awaits in this first game. New Zealander...
All Black bad-boy assaulted
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Clermont's All Black Zac Guildford will be out of action for up to four weeks after he and teammate Jonathan Davies were assaulted in the centre of the city on Sunday, his club reported. The 25-year-old...
Robshaw: RWC 2015 can inspire next generation
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015When Chris Robshaw ran out at Twickenham Stadium in Harlequins kit on Saturday for the start of the Aviva Premiership 2014/15 season no-one could have blamed him had he momentarily dared to dream that...
