Brunel won't extend Italy contract
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumHead coach Jacques Brunel will not extend his contract with Italy when it expires in 2016 and will instead return to club rugby in his native France
Wales v South Africa Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAs we enter into the final weekend of November Internationals, Wales go into their game against South Africa still searching for their first win over one of the Southern Hemisphere giants since 2006....
Cuthbert confident of conquering the Springboks
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAlex Cuthbert believes Wales' forwards can go toe-to-toe with South Africa as they bid put an end to their disappointing run against southern hemisphere opposition on Saturday.
Wilson insists scrum will be key
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsProp David Wilson believes England will have to be at the top of their game in the scrum if they are to triumph against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
Baby Boks get young Azzurri first-up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Hosts Italy take on South Africa and current champions England play Japan on the first day of next year's Under-20 world championship, on June 2.
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer makes five changes for visit to Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Meyer rings changes again with 25 players unavailable• ‘It’s a great testament to our depth … this is a great side’• Wales call up Rob Evans, but Gethin Jenkins may be fit • South Africa...
Kaplan defends French referee
1 decade ago by SA RugbyJonathan Kaplan says Jerome Garces 'did a really good job' during the Test between Italy and the Springboks in Padova.
Ford not ruling out RBS 6 Nations success for Scotland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsRoss Ford believes an improving Scotland can be contenders for the 2015 RBS 6 Nations after Vern Cotter's side took a big step forward in this month's autumn internationals.
Playing Pundits: Will Greenwood
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBefore Will Greenwood started breaking down moves off the field, he was doing the business on it - and no match better illustrated the type of marauding centre he was than in a virtuoso performance against...
Bakkies retires a Bok great
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaBakkies Botha announced his retirement from international rugby after the Springboks’ hard-fought 22-6 victory over Italy.
