Gethin Jenkins named captain as Wales ring the changes for Fiji clash
1 decade ago by The GuardianWarburton among those rested by Warren Gatland James Hook takes place on the bench against World Cup rivals Rob Howley lays down the law to refereesWales have made eight changes from the side that narrowly...
Rob Kearney signs Leinster deal until 2018
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeinster full-back Rob Kearney has signed a new three-year deal at the club which keeps him in Ireland until June 2018. The two-time British and Irish Lions tourist has won 56 caps for his country and...
Sunday Snippets
1 decade agoCoaches dismiss advantage: Both Steve Hansen and Michael Cheika were quick to dismiss pundits’ suggestions that their sides had gained the psychological advantage over Wales and England, just 11 months...
[VIDEO] Gareth Thomas: Proud, pain, pushing on and crossing codes
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auDuring his remarkable rugby career Gareth Thomas endured a fair amount of pain: broken wrists, arms, ligament and tendon damage, concussions, a mini-stroke – you name it. It’s part and parcel...
Rugby Legend Martin Johnson helps recruit volunteers for Rugby...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryRugby legend Martin Johnson was the star attraction when auditions were held to find volunteers to help out when the Rugby World Cup 2015 comes to Leicester.The former Lions, England and Tigers captain...
Leicester Tigers team news: Dan Cole makes his return in LV= Cup...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryEngland and British & Irish Lions prop Dan Cole returns to the Leicester Tigers squad for their LV= Cup match against Sale Sharks at Welford Road on Sunday (kick-off 3.15pm). The 27-year-old...
Martin Johnson accidentally spills the blood of a photographer at...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMighty Martin Johnson showed he can still get the blood flowing when there is rugby ball involved.The towering former Lions, England and Leicester Tigers player, known for his combative approach,...
Autumn international player analysis: Brad Barritt, England’s Mr Fix-It
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldEngland will go on the attack against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday, but their sensible centre will be crucial to structure and success. We analyse why Brad Barritt is so important this weekend.In...
Springbok starlet Pollard is ready to take on Sexton
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbySouth African head coach Heyneke Meyer has no fears about pitching a rookie out-half into the fray against Ireland on Saturday in opposition to what he labels one of the outstanding pivots of world rugby,...
Ex-Wales wing Shane Williams retires
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales, British and Irish Lions and Ospreys wing Shane Williams confirms his retirement from rugby to focus on coaching.
