Warburton injury blow may open Lions door for Best and O'Brien
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSam Warburton is expected to be fit in time for the Lions tour of New Zealand, but his six-week lay-off could open doors for a number of Ireland hopefuls.
Likely Lions skipper Sam Warburton ruled out for six weeks
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWales flanker Sam Warburton, one of the favourites to be captain for the British and Irish Lions’ tour to New Zealand, has been ruled out for about six weeks because of a left knee injury. Cardiff...
‘Phenomenal’ Maro Itoje relishing new role as lineout leader | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianThere would not seem room for another string on the 22-year-old’s bow but the England second‑row continues to grow, on and off the pitchThere are seemingly endless ways of highlighting the speed of...
Stormers ready to go Lion hunting ahead of NZ tour
9 years ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers do not want to lose any momentum before they head to New Zealand for a tough three-match tour.
Some of Nigel Owens' best moments as he prepares for 150th Pro 12 fixture
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens will referee his 150th game in the Guinness Pro 12 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium when he oversees Newport-Gwent Dragons v Scarlets on Saturday. The 45-year-old Welshman is the...
Wilson: Warburton should be fit for Lions
9 years ago by Rugby 365INJURY UPDATE: Sam Warburton faces six weeks out with a knee injury, but his Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson said he should be fit in time for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
One Force fades away, another force begins to re-awaken
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auQuestion: what do the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, Leinster in Ireland, and the Hurricanes and Chiefs in New Zealand all have in common? Answer: they are all driving rugby innovation forward at club level...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJono Ross signs three-year deal with Sale Sharks Jono helped Stade to the Pro14 title in 2015 and has been their Captain on many occasions this season. He made his Blue Bulls debut in South Africa in...
New Zealand rejects Australian plan to oust SA from Super Rugby
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Australian Rugby Union admitted that they had put forward a proposal to their counterparts in New Zealand to form a new version of Super Rugby.
Globetrotter Francis has eyes trained on England
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperSuper Rugby star Piers Francis is determined to challenge for an England fly-half spot when he returns from New Zealand later this summer. Gravesend-born Francis, 26, failed to make the grade at Saracens...
