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Wales' Davies queries headgear role

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Clermont Auvergne and Wales centre Jonathan Davies does not believe making players wear protective headgear would prevent concussion in rugby. Following a series of high-profile injuries, referee...

Mike Brown rested by Harlequins as concussion effects linger seven weeks after Italy clash in Six Nations

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

England and Harlequins full-back is still battling to shake off the effects of the concussion initially sustained against Italy seven weeks ago

Glen Jackson and Chris Pollock lead Kiwi refs at World Cup

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Four Kiwis referees will feature at this year's Rugby World Cup. Chris Pollock and Glen Jackson are set to take charge of matches on the biggest stage while Mike Fraser and Ben Skeen will play assistant...

Injury scare for Williams

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales centre Scott Williams could be set for a weekend on the sidelines after sitting out training with club side Scarlets on Tuesday.

30 Minutes with… Kelly Haimona

1 decade ago by Rugby World

An off-the-wall chat with Italy and Zebre fly-half Kelly HaimonaOn the ball: Kelly Haimona started four of Italy's Six Nations games this season. Photo: Getty ImagesAn off-the-wall chat with Italy and...

Zebre v Scarlets (Sat)

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales full-back Liam Williams will return for Scarlets against Zebre on Saturday as they target a Pro12 play-off spot. But centre and fellow international Scott Williams (dead leg) is a doubt. ...

Robinson: Burgess not yet out of England running

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jason Robinson insists no-one should be ruling Sam Burgess out of an England test debut at the World Cup later this year, with the rugby league convert doing everything in his power to edge his way into...

Stormers need Nemo at his best

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The absence of Springbok superstar Duane Vermeulen has thrusted Nizaam Carr back into the Super Rugby spotlight. The Stormers will be without the South African Player of the Year, Vermeulen, for their...

Italian World Cup veterans given rest period

1 decade ago by IRB

Italy head coach Jacques Brunel has named a provisional 40-man squad for the Rugby World Cup with an additional 10 players on standby.

U20 Championship 2015: Judicial hearings

1 decade ago by IRB

Judicial decisions from hearings at the U20 Championship 2015 in Italy