Blues sign Argentine star Amorosino
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues have confirmed the signing of Argentina international Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino. The 28-year-old utility back, who can play at wing or full-back, has had spells with Leicester Tigers...
Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 360 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWith just under a year to go, who enhanced their chances of featuring at Rugby World Cup 2015 at the weekend, and who did themselves no favours?GOING UPChris RobshawHarlequins, England Answered his critics...
Shanklin confident of player return
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWelsh internationals based in France and England will be tempted to return home by the lure of dual contracts, says Ex-Wales centre Tom Shanklin. Wales captain Sam Warburton is the first...
'Plastic Englishmen' and other foreign nomads should have to wait longer before changing their allegiance
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAnother day, another change of allegiance. On Friday it was Saracens’ Australian-born prop, Kieran Longbottom, who declared for the red rose via an English granny. On Sunday it was the turn...
Warburton first on dual contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton is the first Welsh player to be given a dual contract, Regional Rugby Wales (RRW) has confirmed. The Wales captain, 25, was the only player to take up a Welsh Rugby Union central...
Halfpenny's Toulon future 'resolved'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeigh Halfpenny's future at Toulon appears to have been resolved following a meeting between the Wales full-back's representative and club officials. The 25-year-old has not played since surgery...
10 Awesome Players We Might See in the Premiership Next Year
1 decade ago by In The LooseWith news emerging this week that the Premiership’s salary cap is to increase once again, rumours have been flying about who might be on the move. Here are 10 of the best possibilities so far; Leigh...
Howley 'flabbergasted' by Boudjellal outburst
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales coach Rob Howley has defended Leigh Halfpenny following Mourad Boudjellal's outburst earlier this week where he expressed his frustration at the fullback's injury record. On Tuesday Boudjellal...
Rob Howley defends Leigh Halfpenny in Toulon groin injury dispute
1 decade ago by The GuardianSays injury happened before player signed for French club Accuses owner Mourad Boudjellal of undermining morale Cardiff interested if Toulon terminate Halfpennys contractThe Wales attack coach, Rob Howley,...
Boudjellal threat 'flabbergasting'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wales assistant coach Rob Howley said he was "flabbergasted" after Toulon President Mourad Boudjellal threatened to terminate the contract of Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny. Halfpenny, 25, joined Toulon...
