Five changes for Edinburgh as internationals return to squad
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsThe first international fallow week in this year's RBS 6 Nations' schedule sees a number of players included in the Scotland squad available for selection for tomorrow's (Friday 20 February, kick-off 7.35pm)...
Olympic Stadium to make rugby bow as Barbarians take on Samoa as part of 125th anniversary celebration
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe Barbarians will become the first side to play at the reconfigured Olympic Stadium in London when they take on Samoa in August as part of test event for the Rugby World Cup. The fixture,...
Barbarians to face Samoa at Olympic Stadium
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Barbarians will entertain Samoa in the first-ever rugby union match at London's Olympic Stadium in August. In their 125th anniversary year, the fabled invitation side will take part in dummy-run...
North likely to miss Saints match
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales wing George North is unlikely to play for Northampton in their Aviva Premiership match at Bath on Saturday. North, 22, was rested for Wales's 26-23 win over Scotland after...
Nick Easter transforms from England rugby hero to coach of Wimbledon hours later
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAfter the celestial experience of scoring his first England try for almost seven years in the victory over Italy at Twickenham last Saturday, Nick Easter relished a return to the mud of grass-roots...
Ireland will lift game for Six Nations test against England's 'electric' back line, says Robbie Henshaw
1 decade ago by The TelegraphRobbie Henshaw says Ireland can raise their attacking game to a new level against an England side of “unbelievable potential” in what is poised to be the defining game of the RBS Six Nations...
Scots to appeal Russell ban
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Scottish Rugby Union confirmed their intention to appeal the two-week suspension of flyhalf Finn Russell by a Six Nations disciplinary committee. Russell appeared before the panel, having been...
France left to sweat further on Pascal Pape
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFrance must sweat still further on Pascal Pape's Six Nations campaign after his disciplinary case over kneeing Jamie Heaslip in the back was adjourned until Thursday. The 34-year-old lock could yet...
Scotland appeal Russell ban
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyScotland will appeal against fly-half Finn Russell's suspension for their Six Nations game against Italy.
Scotland to appeal 'disappointing' Russell decision
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland will appeal against fly-half Finn Russell's suspension for the Six Nations match against Italy. The 22-year-old was handed a three-week ban, reduced by a week for his clean record, following...
