England flanker James Haskell claims stadium slow-mo replays are unfair on referees
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsJames Haskell, the England flanker, has questioned the use of slow-motion replays of incidents on big screens during matches amid concerns it can put extra pressure on match officials. Haskell received...
Hughes banned for three weeks
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps No 8 Nathan Hughes has been hit with a three-week ban after being found guilty of striking George North in an Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton Saints.
Three weeks for Hughes' knee-strike
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Nathan Hughes of the Wasps has been found guilty and charged for striking with George North's head with his knee during the match against Northampton.
Wasps will contest any Nathan Hughes ban says Dai Young before RFU verdict
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Dai Young says collision with George North did not deserve sending off• Nathan Hughes’ presence is key for Wasps for Toulon tie on Sunday• Joe Launchbury nears return to fitness to lift EnglandWith...
North to see neurosurgeon for checks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGeorge North will see a consultant neurosurgeon within the next 48 hours to help Northampton Saints assess when the Wales wing can return. North was knocked unconscious in a collision with Nathan...
North 'should not play this season'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton and Wales wing George North should not play again this season, according to former World Rugby medical adviser Dr Barry O'Driscoll. North was knocked out as Saints beat Wasps...
Hughes set to face disciplinary panel after North clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNathan Hughes will appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Tuesday following the incident which saw the Wasps forward sent off and Northampton's George North taken off on a stretcher...
Wasps hope RFU hearing clears Nathan Hughes over George North collision
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Hughes charged with striking North ‘with the knee and/or shin’• No8 to miss European Champions Cup game in Toulon if found guilty• Concussed North may not play again this seasonWasps are hoping...
Hughes charged over North
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps No 8 Nathan Hughes will appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Tuesday over his challenge on George North which led to the Northampton wing being stretchered off.
Saracens break record at Wembley
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEurope’s domestic leagues were back in full flow last weekend following the conclusion of the Six Nations, meaning that plenty of top South African stars based on the continent were back in action. Starting...
