England's Cipriani extends Sale stay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland fly-half Danny Cipriani has signed a new two-year deal with Premiership side Sale Sharks. The 27-year-old was out of contract in the summer and had been linked with a move to French...
Heaslip absence no advantage, says Lancaster
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster has denied that the loss of "very intelligent player" Jamie Heaslip will hand England an edge in the pivotal Six Nations clash with Ireland. Heaslip could miss the rest of Ireland's...
Revitalised Down enjoying challenge at London Welsh
1 decade ago by SaracensLondon Welsh may have endured a difficult time upon their return to the top flight but Aviva Premiership Rugby new boy James Down says he's relishing every minute.
Worcester to sign scrum-half Baldwin
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBristol scrum-half Luke Baldwin has agreed to join current Championship leaders Worcester Warriors at the end of the current season. Former Saracens player Baldwin, 24, has made 20 appearances...
Nowell challenging May for start in Dublin
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJonny May could make way for Jack Nowell in England's pivotal Six Nations clash in Ireland, while Mike Brown is racing to be fit for the Dublin battle. England boss Stuart Lancaster is ready to dispense...
Munster's Varley 'gutted' to call career short with injury
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster hooker Damien Varley said he was "gutted" when he found out his rugby career was over. The news was given to him the day before Munster played Saracens in a key Champions Cup game last month.
Six Nations 2015: Jack Nowell to mount serious bid for Jonny May's position on England wing against Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsJack Nowell, the Exeter wing, is poised to mount a serious bid for Jonny May’s position on England’s wing against Ireland in Dublin on March 1. Nowell is one of only two players to be...
Saints prop Ma'afu cited following London Irish clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNorthampton prop Salesi Ma'afu has been cited for allegedly striking an opponent during Friday's Aviva Premiership match against London Irish. The 31-year-old will appear before an RFU Disciplinary...
Meet Matt Symons - the kid rejected by Saracens now captaining Sonny Bill Williams
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe Premiership academy system is rightly lauded for its success in promoting domestic talent – last season England Qualified Players made up more than 70 per cent of Premiership squads – but...
England remain cautious with Brown
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster says full-back Mike Brown is not yet symptom-free after suffering a concussion against Italy. Brown, 29, was stretchered off in the first half of England's...
