Big hits are fair currency in the land of the giants
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFirm but fair forwards such as Courtney Lawes and Nathan Hughes bring an edge to the game that we do not want to lose, writes Tom May.
George North stood down after latest concussion
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNorth has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months, including in last Friday’s 52-30 win over Wasps, and was yesterday being assessed by a neurologist. “We won’t play him at the weekend,”...
Hugely Controversial Red Card Issued As George North Knocked Unconcious
1 decade ago by In The LooseWatch as George North is knocked-out cold whilst scoring a try by Wasps number 8 Nathan Hughes who was subsequently red carded. Hughes has now received a three week ban for the incident…The post...
Northampton keep George North on sidelines while Wasps consider appeal
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Brain tests continue after three concussion injuries since autumn• Wasps’ James Haskell ‘astounded’ by red card for Nathan Hughes• Wasps to contest Nathan Hughes three-week ban, says Dai...
Nathan Hughes' three-week ban for an accidental collision with George North is a worrying precedent for rugby
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt is fair to surmise that Sir James Dingemans knows his rugby. As independent head of the Rugby Football Union’s judiciary, he has listed the sport as his primary recreation in Debrett’s and earned...
Northampton’s George North to miss Clermont game after latest head injury
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales wing misses European Champions Cup quarter-final• North was knocked unconscious again during win over Wasps• Wasps players attack three-week ban given to Nathan Hughes• Dai Young says Wasps...
Wasps players attack decision to ban Nathan Hughes for 'knee' on George North
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWasps players have rounded on the decision to give Nathan Hughes a three-week ban for the collision with George North which left the Wales wing concussed.
Wasps players attack decision to ban Nathan Hughes
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWasps players have rounded on the decision to give Nathan Hughes a three-week ban for the collision with George North which left the Wales wing concussed. Hughes was suspended by the Rugby Football...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoHughes banned: Wasps back-row Nathan Hughes has been given a 3 week ban from the RFU for striking Northampton winger George North. North was forced to leave the field on a stretcher and Hughes was sent...
Wasps' Hughes banned for North blow
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps forward Nathan Hughes has been banned for three weeks by an RFU Disciplinary Panel following an incident that led to Northampton's George North being knocked unconscious. The 23-year-old...
