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Surgery best option for Launchbury insists Young

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young insists it was with Joe Launchbury's best interests in mind that surgery was called for to decompress a nerve in his neck - ruling him out of England' RBS 6 Nations opener.

Enjoy the New Year at Edinburgh for the 1872 Cup

1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby news

Start your new year by first-footing Edinburgh's black and red army at their home, BT Murrayfield, on Friday 2 January 2015, as they take on Glasgow Warriors in the second and deciding leg of the 1872...

Warriors team named for top of the table clash

1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors news

Gregor Townsend has named his team for the visit of Munster in the GUINNESS PRO12 tomorrow afternoon.

Tierney to lead Ireland Women into Six Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Former international Tom Tierney will lead Ireland Women into next year's Six Nations after taking over from Philip Doyle as head coach.

Cusiter: Henry Pyrgos will get nod for Munster tie

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

CHRIS Cusiter believes the ­reliability and rugby nous of Henry Pyrgos will edge out the unpredictability of Niko ­Matawalu to earn him the start at scrum-half for Glasgow in their top-of-the-table...

Joe Launchbury out of England’s Six Nations bid

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

England second row Joe Launchbury is set to miss the RBS Six Nations campaign and spend up to four months on the sidelines because he needs neck surgery.

Strauss: Resilience is key for Glasgow Warriors

1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors news

Josh Strauss insists Glasgow Warriors have got straight back down to business in the GUINNESS PRO12 after two disappointing defeats in their European double-header with Toulouse.

Laidlaw aiming to put the boot to Bath in West Country derby

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Greig Laidlaw is aiming to put the boot to Bath in his first taste of West Country derby action.The Scotland scrum-half was rested for last weekend's European Challenge Cup victory over Zebre after...

Dickinson back in Edinburgh action

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson will make his first Edinburgh appearance in over two months as the capital club take on Benetton Treviso on Friday night.

In-demand Lydiate happy at Ospreys

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate admits he was a wanted man before securing a move to the Ospreys earlier this month.