Lions prop Alex Corbisiero is finally fully fit again and ready to play fast and loose all the way to the World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAlex Corbisiero is smiling in the Twickenham sun while wearing a pink T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Too Big to Miss”. That, of course, is the slogan for next year’s home Rugby World...
Lions resist late WP surge
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Currie Cup battle at Ellis Park was one for the Golden Lions to celebrate, winning 35-33 as Western Province battled back late on. The contest provided top-class entertainment from start to finish...
‘Angry warthog’ sparks great Lions win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIf any Western Province players are prone to having nightmares, it will be Golden Lions hooker Armand van der Merwe who will keep them tossing after dark following his team’s Absa Currie Cup win at Ellis...
Lions dish Province their first loss
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Lions have handed Western Province their first defeat of the Currie Cup after surviving a late surge 35-33
Launchbury urged to take on rivals
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby13 September 2014Launchbury will face England team-mate and World Cup squad rival Courtney Lawes when Wasps host champions Northampton in Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash. Rugby director...
Gatland to spring World Cup surprises
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCoach Warren Gatland has said Wales are keen not to give too much away in the lead up to the World Cup and admits his side will have to produce something new to escape from the tournament's 'Group of...
Scottish 'Yes' vote could see Lions renamed
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe British and Irish Lions may be forced into a re-brand if Scotland votes 'Yes' in the independence referendum on September 18
Phil Vickery hopes British Lions keep name
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPHIL Vickery hopes the British and Irish Lions “transcend politics” and resist a name change if Scotland votes for independence next week.
Dragons 15-17 Ospreys
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys hung on to beat Newport Gwent Dragons in an absorbing first Welsh derby of the Pro12 season. Tries in each half from Eli Walker and Rhys Webb saw the Ospreys take charge of the game at...
Leicester Tigers scrum Ben Youngs thriving on responsibility of captaincy and fatherhood
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe burden of extra responsibility seems to be sitting comfortably on the shoulders of Ben Youngs this season. Not only has the Leicester Tigers scrum-half become a father for the first time...
