Six Nations 2015: Record-breaker George North back for Wales against France
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsGeorge North will set yet another world mark on Saturday when he becomes the first player in Test history to win 50 caps before his 23rd birthday. After missing Wales’s Six Nations victory in Scotland...
North and Lee recalled by Wales
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWing George North and prop Samson Lee have both been recalled by Wales for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France in Paris. North has not played since taking two blows to his head during a 21-16...
George North returns for Wales as Alex Cuthbert drops out against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• North returns to starting XV while Liam Williams keeps place• Scott Baldwin gets nod at hooker in place of Richard Hibbard• Northampton frustrated as Wales keep hold of North• George North’s...
Gloucester Rugby hooker Richard Hibbard left out by Wales
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoRichard Hibbard has been dropped by Wales. The Gloucester hooker has been left out of the starting XV for the Six Nations game against France in Paris on Saturday (5pm). He was one of four changes to...
North one of four Wales changes
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFit-again wing George North returns as Wales make four changes to the side that beat Scotland for Saturday's Six Nations game in France. Alex Cuthbert makes way for North, who missed the ...
Edwards: Choke tackle a blight on the game
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales defence coach Shaun Edwards says the in-vogue 'choke tackle' should be outlawed because it is a "blight on the game" and prevents entertaining rugby. The legal tackling technique has been favoured...
Scotland eye Kiwi rugby league back
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScottish Rugby officials plan to meet New Zealand rugby league player Kevin Locke to persuade him to switch codes and countries and play for Scotland. Full-back Locke, 25, who plays for the...
Kiwi Kevin Locke on Scottish rugby radar
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Scottish Rugby Union is reported to be 24 hours away from offering former New Zealand rugby league star Kevin Locke a contract and an opportunity to play for Scotland in the Rugby World Cup, with...
Six Nations 2015: Sean Lamont urges lawmakers to act over high-ball confusion following Finn Russell's ban
1 decade ago by The TelegraphScotland winger Sean Lamont believes rugby’s lawmakers must act immediately to address the current confusion among players about what they can and cannot do while trying to field high balls. The...
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards calls for 'very dangerous' choke tackle to be banned from rugby
1 decade ago by The TelegraphShaun Edwards will not be making any more Irish friends because of it, but the Wales defence coach does not care. He believes the “choke tackle” should be banned because it is “very, very dangerous”...
