Dual deals are dangerous - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOffering Welsh players dual contracts is a mistake, says ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions skipper Gareth Thomas. Home-based Test stars will be offered the terms as part of the new...
David Humphreys heaps praise on James Hook
1 decade ago by The TimesDavid Humphreys, the new director of rugby at Gloucester, believes that James Hook, also a new arrival at Kingsholm, could be the “most influential player in the Premiership this year”. The convergence...
Our 2015 champions? Saracens, Toulon and All Blacks
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMick Cleary Quick-fire starters. Who will win the Aviva Premiership? Brian Moore Saracens. Sir Ian McGeechan Saracens. Damian Hopley Saracens. Will Greenwood Saracens. Mick Cleary Northampton. WG...
Luke Narraway: Ive grown up in farms, butchers shops and abattoirs
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe London Irish flanker on his huge appetite for snails, his love of Mario Balotelli and the French equivalent of being paddledHello, Luke. Good to see you back in the hood with London Irish after two...
Million Meal Challenge set to Tackle Hunger
1 decade ago by IRBThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Rugby Board (IRB) have launched an ambitious campaign to raise funds and awareness and support the world’s hungry as part of their...
Million Meal Challenge set to Tackle Hunger
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Rugby Board (IRB) have launched an ambitious campaign to raise funds and awareness and support the world’s hungry as part of their...
Million Meal Challenge set to Tackle Hunger
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Rugby Board (IRB) have launched an ambitious campaign to raise funds and awareness and support the world’s hungry as part of their...
Luther Burrell says his breakthrough year with Northampton and England now counts for nothing
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs he prepares to face Gloucester in the opening fixture of the Aviva Premiership season on Friday night, there is no sign of complacency about Luther Burrell, no hint of smugness. The Northampton...
Top 14: Its Trinh-Duc versus Tales
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Castres's trip to Montpellier on Friday will not just pit two potential Top 14 title rivals against each other, it will also provide a showcase for two of France's best flyhalves. Remi Tales, of Castres,...
Preview: New Zealand v Argentina
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFresh from humbling the Wallabies at Eden Park, reigning champions New Zealand will host an improving Argentina in Napier. It should be stressed that describing los Pumas as 'improving' really isn't...
