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Dominguez to replace Laporte

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Toulon owner Mourad Boujellal has revealed that former Italy and Stade Francais fly-half Diego Dominguez will become head coach of the European and French champions when Bernard Laporte steps down after...

Ireland likely to start title defence without Sexton

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Reigning champions Ireland are unlikely to be able to call upon Jonathan Sexton for their RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy as the Racing Metro fly-half recovers from a string of concussions.

Ireland likely to start title defence without Sexton

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Reigning champions Ireland are unlikely to be able to call upon Jonathan Sexton for their RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy as the Racing Metro fly-half recovers from a string of concussions.

2015 Rugby World Cup preview: Ireland

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Ireland are in a good place for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Their pool is probably the easiest of the four, with two second-tier teams in Canada and Romania, while Italy and France are two of the most preferable...

Surgery best option for Launchbury insists Young

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young insists it was with Joe Launchbury's best interests in mind that surgery was called for to decompress a nerve in his neck - ruling him out of England' RBS 6 Nations opener.

Tierney to lead Ireland Women into Six Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former international Tom Tierney will lead Ireland Women into next year's Six Nations after taking over from Philip Doyle as head coach.

Aviva Premiership: I know the importance of this game to...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini is preparing for his first derby with Northampton Saints this weekend but insists he "knows how important a game it is for Leicester".The Italy...

Johnny Sexton out off Six Nations opener with head injuries

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

JOHNNY SEXTON will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy next February after authorities in France stood him down until St Valentine's Day as a result of the succession of head injuries the fly-half...

Johnny Sexton to miss Six Nations opener with head injury

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton is facing an extended period on the sidelines that will rule him out of the Six Nations opener against Italy, according to French reports.

In-demand Lydiate happy at Ospreys

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate admits he was a wanted man before securing a move to the Ospreys earlier this month.