France's selection farce illustrates need for overhaul of rugby union's international eligibility rules
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDavid Smith is a Samoan who cannot play for France XVs - unless he plays for them in sevens - having played sevens for New Zealand
Tuesday Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard faces an unpaid six monthsDue to a contractual 'glitch' Pollard may not be covered by injury insurance by the Bulls or SA Rugby. According to reports, Pollard needed to play for the...
Kaino banned from first Super game
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAuckland Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss the Super Rugby season opener against the Otago Highlanders after receiving a one-week ban for punching, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.
Six Nations 2016: Jonathan Davies fitness doubts keep Wales waiting
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Davies and Luke Charteris are focus of Welsh injury problems• France hit by three wings being ruled out of Cardiff matchThe weekend round of the Top 14 proved costly for France, who lost two wings...
Boshoff left out of Lions squad
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has been dumped by the Emirates Lions team ahead of their three week tour of Japan and New Zealand this week.
Lions leave Bok flyhalf at home
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: One-time Springbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has missed the cut for the Lions team's three-match Super Rugby tour to Japan and New Zealand.
Monday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance make admin error on SmithDavid Smith's elation at being called up for France's Six Nations side by coach Guy Noves was short lived when it was discovered that he is ineligible to play for the...
Smith dropped from France's Six Nations squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Smith's elation at being called up for France's Six Nations side by coach Guy Noves was swiftly ended when it was discovered that he is ineligible to play for the side.Smith, who currently plays...
France drop Samoan-born David Smith after discovering he is ineligible
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Samoan-born wing brought in to cover injuries before Wales match• Smith tells officials he represented New Zealand at 2008 Edinburgh SevensFrance have been forced to pull David Smith, a late call-up,...
McCaw takes stand in NZ flag saga
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: World Cup-winning All Black captain Richie McCaw entered the contentious New Zealand flag debate Sunday saying he is in favour of change.
