Fiji coach calls for change to eligibility rules after Hughes snub
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogFiji head coach John McKee has called on World Rugby to review its eligibility laws after Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes snubbed the chance to play for them at the World Cup so that he can rewpresent...
Will Fijian-born Nathan Hughes play for England? World Rugby to review 'integrity' of residency rule
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWorld Rugby is to review the Test eligibility rules that Wasps’ Nathan Hughes hopes will allow him to qualify for England next year, amid concerns that the increasing movement of players from the southern...
Exeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter praises players nominated for awards
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHead coach Rob Baxter has hailed the impact of Thomas Waldrom and Dave Ewers this season, after the Exeter Chiefs pair were nominated for the Aviva Premiership forward of the season award. The duo were...
Exeter Chiefs' Thomas Waldrom and Dave Ewers nominated for award
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs forwards Thomas Waldrom and Dave Ewers have been nominated for the Aviva Premiership's forward of the season award. The duo have both enjoyed fine campaigns as Exeter Chiefs remain in the...
Premiership's best forwards revealed
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Premiership's best forwards, a shortlist of five players, were unveiled on Thursday. Only forwards who played 10 or more matches in the Premiership season were eligible. The shortlist consists...
Hughes the driving force behind Wasps surge
1 decade ago by London IrishJoe Simpson's dashing breakaway try may have stolen the headlines last Sunday but delve into the statistics and you find a forward in Nathan Hughes who is simply unstoppable at present.
Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29, match report: Joe Simpson solo effort keeps hosts in Premiership play-off hunt
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFrom paupers to princes, the rags-to-riches story of Wasps continues, with this victory fittingly sealed by a stunning 70-metre solo try from the scrum-half Joe Simpson four minutes from time. If the...
Ashley Johnson wants more than just his hair to be noticed when London Wasps go up against Exeter
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWe must start with the hair. For Ashley Johnson sports probably the most magnificent mop the Aviva Premiership has seen. And in just under a fortnight it should create the most magnificent effect...
Wasps v Exeter (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps are boosted by the return of Christian Wade and Nathan Hughes from injury and suspension respectively as they face Exeter at the Ricoh Arena. Carlo Festuccia, Lorenzo Cittadini and Kearnan...
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade agoHughes ban rescinded: Wasps flanker Nathan Hughes has had his ban from the RFU for his incident with George North overturned. Hughes was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys for colliding with North...
