Australia want Lions 2017 tour game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAustralian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver says he wants the British and Irish Lions to start their 2017 tour of New Zealand in Australia. The Lions began their successful tour...
Condensed Super Rugby season unveiled
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA Super Rugby season condensed by the 2015 Rugby World Cup will open next year with the Crusaders hosting the Melbourne Rebels in February. Seven-time champions and beaten finalists this year, the...
Super crusade starts in Christchurch
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The seven-time champions Crusaders will kick off the 2015 Super Rugby campaign against the Melbourne Rebels, at home, on February 13. The competition will start simultaneously in all territories -...
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,...
Jamie Heaslip: Lions cameramen had to get used to seeing me naked
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster captain Jamie Heaslip has no problem with cameras in dressingrooms but he had a novel way of dealing with cameramen on the Lions Tour last year... take off all his clothes.
Scottish Independence Vote Could Trigger Lions Rebrand
1 decade ago by Running RugbyThe British and Irish Lions may have to be renamed 'The Lions' if Scotland votes to leave the United Kingdom during this week's independence referendum. The next Lions board meeting is in October and John...
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...
Warburton expects Halfpenny to stay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton says he does not believe international team-mate Leigh Halfpenny's time at Toulon is coming to an end. Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal says Halfpenny's ongoing...
Toulon owner ignites club v country row
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumToulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has launched a club v country row after he said he wanted three internationals to return home to play in the Top 14 this weekend even though they are resting between matches...
Stegmann gets one week for strike
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Blue Bulls flank and captain Deon Stegmann was suspended for one week, for striking a player with his elbow in their Currie Cup clash against the Eastern Province Kings last Friday. His Blue Bulls...
