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NZ-born Haimona makes Italy debut

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Kelly Haimona will make his debut for Italy in Saturday's test against Samoa in Ascoli, national coach Jacques Brunel said on Thursday.

Heyneke Meyer picks a South Africa squad full of surprises

1 decade ago by Rugby World

The Springboks are gearing up to face Ireland, England, Italy and Wales. Craig Ray analyses the squad, and tells us what else is going on in South African rugby... Perfect 10... but Meyer has picked Racing...

Ball ready to wreck Wallabies from the start

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jake Ball is ready to cement his status as an important player in Warren Gatland's Wales side after earning the nod to face the Wallabies this weekend.

Tickets for three of Ireland's four Rugby World Cup pool games fail to sell out

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ireland's game with Italy at the Olympic Stadium in London was the only pool clash for Joe Schmidt's team to sell-out in the initial offering of tickets for next year's Rugby World Cup.

Leicester Tigers Plan Ground-Breaking Pre-Season Tour

1 decade ago by In The Loose

Leicester Tigers are planning a ground-breaking trip to the USA next summer, including a fixture against the best of the country’s home-based players. Ten-time English Premiership champions and twice...

Laidlaw keen to kick on as Scotland skipper

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Greig Laidlaw believes his summer switch has helped him hit new heights as the scrum-half prepares to captain Scotland against Argentina this weekend.

Lopez admits France chance all on him

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Fly-half Camille Lopez insists how much he features this autumn is all dependent on him as France prepare for their first November international against Fiji.

Williams and Wilkinson celebrated in Guinness videos

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

No Welshman has scored more tries in the RBS 6 Nations than Shane Williams and the wing wizard's triumph over adversity has been recognised as part of a series of Guinness videos.

Hotshots: Meet Perpignan’s Tommy Allan

1 decade ago by Rugby World

French fancy: Allan in action for Italy during the Six NationsHow do you qualify for Italy after playing for Scotland’s age groups?  I was born there! My dad is Scottish …Continue reading »

Launchbury latest England star to fall

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England's injury woes show no signs of slowing down after Joe Launchbury was ruled out of the autumn Tests with a neck problem.