Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMuldowney to join Grenoble next seasonGrenoble has confirmed to have captured Connacht second row Aly Muldowney.After having his name appear on the list of players who are to be released at the end of...
Smith’s Wasps march on in Europe
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies great George Smith’s English rugby club Wasps booked a spot in the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup with a dramatic 25-24 victory over Exeter. New Zealander Jimmy Gopperth landed...
Japan-bound Smith stars for Wasps
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWasps director of rugby Dai Young lamented George Smith’s inevitable departure from the English premiership side after watching Northampton unravel at the hands of the Australian legend. Wallabies...
Mat Luamanu flies in to make a cracking hit on big Matt Banahan
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins flanker Mat Luamanu made this cracking tackle on Bath's Matt Banahan this past weekend, rocking the 6ft7 former England winger to the floor. Unfortunately for Luamanu he appeared to come off...
Wasps 36-24 Leicester Tigers VERDICT: Is this the year Tigers...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers have been in the top four for most of the season because their recruitment and coaching has created a side that has pace and skill, writes Martin Crowson.At Wasps on Saturday afternoon,...
Exclusive: George Smith delivers a masterclass to England’s first-choice flankers
1 decade ago by The TimesGeorge Smith left James Haskell and Chris Robshaw, England’s first-choice flankers, feeling “embarrassed” after delivering his first breakdown masterclass with...
Matt Kvesic on his showdown with George Smith and his England...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAfter squaring up to England back-row guru George Smith and winning their head-to-head battle, Matt Kvesic is determined to further his international credentials.The Gloucester open-side has been a peripheral...
Wasps flanker George Smith cleared of kneeing Gloucester's James Hook
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyWasps flanker George Smith has been cleared of kneeing Gloucester's James Hook during Saturday's Aviva Premiership match.
George Smith to face RFU panel over charge of striking James Hook
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wasps flanker cited for striking opponent on the side of the head with his knee• Smith was named Premiership player of the month for FebruaryGeorge Smith, the Wasps flanker, has been cited for striking...
George Smith cited for kneeing James Hook in Gloucester victory
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoWasps flanker George Smith will appear before a disciplinary panel tomorrow after being cited for kneeing James Hook.It is alleged the Australia great struck the Gloucester fly-half with his knee during...
