Ireland's Healy sidelined after neck surgery
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsLeinster coach Matt O'Connor has moved to calm any fears over Cian Healy's World Cup hopes after the Irish prop underwent neck surgery.
Owen Farrell stays positive despite enduring a horror story of a season
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOwen Farrell is putting a brave face on it. But the inescapable truth is that this season has been a horror story. “I’ve taken it for what it is,” he says philosophically. “It is all part...
Hines can't wait to get going under Cotter
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFormer Scotland star Nathan Hines is relishing the prospect of teaming up with Vern Cotter after announcing he will take up a coaching role upon his retirement this summer.
Guide to this weekend’s Aviva Premiership matches
1 decade ago by The TimesTodaySale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons (AJ Bell Stadium, 2pm) Mark Cueto and Nathan Hines will start their final home games for Sale on the left wing and in the second row respectively, before they retire...
Preview: Zebre v Connacht
1 decade ago by Zebre newsZebre and Italy legend Mauro Bergamasco will play the last home game of his career against Connacht on Saturday and head coach Victor Jimenez wants to send the flanker out on a high.
Wales star Lydiate looks forward to season run-in
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales flanker Dan Lydiate admits Ospreys' clash against Glasgow Warriors tonight will be a tough test.
Connacht bring in scrum-half Cooney
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsConnacht coach Pat Lam has made one change for the Pro12 encounter against bottom club Zebre in Italy. John Cooney comes in for Kieran Marmion at scrum-half as eight-placed Connacht chase a place...
Franco to coach Cheetahs in 2016
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIn one of the worst kept secrets in recent history, Franco Smith has been given the Toyota Cheetahs coaching job for next year’s Vodacom Super Rugby series. Smith, who led Shimlas to the Varsity...
Drotske walks off into the sunset
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Long-standing Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has decided to retired from the sport. After eight years as head coach of the Cheetahs, Drotské announced on Friday that he will step down after the current...
Wales players should 'dread' camps
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Warren Gatland says Wales' 2015 World Cup hopefuls should be "dreading" their pre-tournament training camps. Wales had already announced plans to train in the heat of Qatar ...
