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Mako Vunipola happy to accept Jones' weight warning

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Prop Mako Vunipola was warned to watch his weight by England head coach Eddie Jones but insists it was all done in good spirits.

Pro12 Highlights: Treviso 6-22 Scarlets

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scarlets secure their second Pro12 win of the season against a combative Treviso side in Italy.

Ireland star O'Mahony makes injury return

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Peter O'Mahony handed Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt a major boost ahead of the autumn internationals by making his return from injury after almost a year on the sidelines.

Lozowski responds to England call-up with star showing

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes Alex Lozowski has only just scratched the surface of his potential after the 23-year-old celebrated his England recognition by scoring a try-double against...

Playing for Wales still driving Jenkins on

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Gethin Jenkins admits the prospect of playing for Wales is keeping him going after signing a new contract at Cardiff Blues, despite his 36th birthday being just around the corner.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy withdraw from 2023 RWC bid   Italy have withdrawn from the Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process saying it would cost the city of Rome too much money.    "As it has always...

White ready for next challenge after retirement

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland prop Nathan White has retired from rugby with immediate effect on medical advice.

Italy Withdraw From 2023 Bidding Process

1 decade ago by Running Rugby

Italy’s governing body, FIR has withdrawn its application to host Rugby World Cup 2023 as a direct consequence of Rome’s withdrawal from bidding for the 2024 Olympics. The Italian rugby federation...

Italy withdraws 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Italy has withdrawn from the race to host the 2023 rugby World Cup, one week after Rome’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics was effectively scuppered when the city government withdrew its support. The...

Rugby World Cup: Italy withdraw bid for 2023 tournament

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland's hopes of hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup are boosted after Italy withdraw their bid.