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Aplon: BaaBaas a dream come true

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Springbok Gio Aplon has described as 'a dream come true' his first call-up to the Barbarians squad. Aplon and Wallaby legend George Smith are among the new additions to the BaaBaas squad for this month's...

Henderson cleared for Ulster run-in

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ulster back row forward Iain Henderson has been cleared to continue playing for his province, as the Irish outfit head into the final round of Pro12 action. Henderson appeared before a Pro12 disciplinary...

Baby Blacks bank on experience

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

New Zealand Under-20 coach Scott Robertson named eight players with previous experience for the Junior World Championship in Italy next month. The team was finalised after the Baby Blacks won all their...

Gloucester academy duo selection for England Under-20s Junior...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucester academy duo Lloyd Evans and Joe Batley have been selected for England Under-20s quest to win a third consecutive Junior World Championship title. Cheltenham-born Evans is one of three players...

Leicester Tigers set to make few changes to side for Northampton...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers will head into their do-or-die Aviva Premiership clash against local rivals Northampton with a virtually unchanged side. That means injury doubts Geoff Parling (ribs) and Leonardo...

Exeter Chiefs trio called up for Under-20 World Championships

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs trio Jack Innard, Sam Skinner and Stuart Townsend have been selected for England’s Under-20 World Championship squad. Exeter-born flanker Skinner, hooker Innard and scrum-half Townsend...

Brown will be ready for World Cup

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Mike Brown will be fit to take his place in England's World Cup training squad, according to Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea.

North 'symptom-free' from concussion

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales and Northampton wing George North says he is "symptom-free" as he recovers from concussion. The 23-year-old suffered a fourth head injury in five months while playing for Saints...

Johnny Sexton is now a man under pressure after Paddy Jackson shone at Kingspan

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Tony Ward – 12 May 2015At 23 and with nine caps already in the locker, Paddy Jackson could scarcely be described as wet around the ears and yet a sense of excitement...

Mike Brown fit for England's Rugby World Cup squad

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has been given a boost ahead of naming his 45-man World Cup training squad this month with the news that Mike Brown will be fit to play a full part in the squad’s...