Raphael Ibanez
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldMajor teams: Dax, Perpignan, Castres, Saracens, Wasps Country: France Test span: 1996-2007 France caps: 98 (75 starts) Test points: 40 (8T)Once the world’s most-capped hooker, Raphaël Ibanez lifted...
Jason Leonard
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldMajor teams: Saracens, Harlequins Country: England Test span: 1990-2004 England caps: 114 (102 starts) Lions caps: 5 (2 starts) Test points: 5 (1T)Jason Leonard came over as the cheeky chippie who hadn’t...
Burger relishing new chapter in England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok flank Schalk Burger says he is relishing a new challenge at Saracens after joining the English club's pre-season training earlier this week.
Player Movements: Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter confirming the 16 players that will not be part of their 2016/17 season, Cardiff Blues has reshuffled its squad with just 7 new signings. The upcoming Pro12 season will see Arms...
Maro Itoje explains why he needs to improve for both England and Saracens
1 decade ago by The GuardianDespite a remarkable season for both club and country, Itoje remains grounded at home and on the pitch and believes both sides have more to come in the futureThere is no prospect of Maro Itoje getting...
Q&A with Saracens backs coach Kevin Sorrell
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperKevin Sorrell joined Saracens as a player in 1995 and has been their backs coach since 2012. He tells NEALE HARVEY how the club evolved from humble beginnings into European champions. You’ve had 21 years...
Marcus Watson thrilled with Olympic experience after securing silver medal
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIt might not have been quite the fairytale ending for Team GB's rugby sevens squad as they had to settle for silver at Rio 2016, but for Newcastle Falcons' Marcus Watson, the Olympics will always be one...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Doncaster Knights
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWill Welch captains Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they host Greene King IPA Championship finalists Doncaster Knights at Kingston Park Stadium (kick-off 3pm).
Warriors name 29-man squad for Clermont test
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyHead Coach Carl Hogg has named a squad of 29 players for Warriors' pre-season clash against Clermont Auvergne on Friday at the Jacques Lavedrine complex in Issoire (kick-off 7pm GMT).
Newcastle Falcons' pride at Marcus Watson's Olympic silver
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons wing Marcus Watson is an Olympic silver medallist after his Team GB rugby 7s side reached Thursday night's final in Rio de Janeiro.
