Wallabies great George Smith signs for Super Rugby's Queensland Reds
1 decade ago by The GuardianQueensland Reds sign 35-year-old 111-Test great to two-year dealCoaching role awaits Smith once his playing career is overThe Queensland Reds have scored a major coup, signing Wallabies great George Smith...
Smith to play until 40? Reds sign ex-Wallabies captain to two-year deal
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Reds have signed George Smith on a deal that will see the former Brumby play on until he is 38. Smith will link with the Queensland club for the 2017 and 2018 seasons, after a number of seasons playing...
Newcastle sign Japan prop Hatakeyama
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle sign Japanese tight-head prop Kensuke Hatakeyama from Suntory Sungoliath until the end of the season.
Japan prop Hatakeyama signs short-term deal with Newcastle
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHatakeyama has 72 caps for the Brave Blossoms and was marked as a must-watch player during the 2015 RWC. He is heading to England shortly to play for Newcastle on a short-term contract. “I’m really...
Preview: Ireland v Barbarians
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland XV captain Jamie Heaslip and Barbarians skipper Shane Jennings preview their encounter at Thomond Park in Limerick on Thursday. Teams: Ireland: 15 Rob Kearney (Leinster), 14 Dave Kearney...
Ulster's Pienaar in Barbarians team
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar has been named in the Barbarians team to take on Ireland at Thomond Park on Thursday. Welsh duo Alex Cuthbert and Adam Jones join the South African in a line-up...
Wasps sign Australia veteran George Smith for next season
1 decade ago by The Guardian• 34-year-old forward won 111 caps and played in 2003 World Cup final• ‘He will be a fantastic professional’ says Wasps director rugby Dai YoungWasps have announced the signing of the former Australia...
Bok scrumhalf answers BaaBaas' call
1 decade ago by Rugby 365World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has completed the Barbarians squad to face Ireland and England this week. The BaaBaas face Ireland at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Thursday (May 28)...
Jones returns to Super Rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby 365World Cup-winning former Springbok assistant coach Eddie Jones will return to Super Rugby after eight years. Jones, who also took the Wallabies to the 2003 World Cup Final, has been appointed Director...
'Tahs sign SA-born Japanese back
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Waratahs have signed former Sharks XV player Kotaro Matsushima from Suntory Sungoliath in Japan for the 2015 Super Rugby Season.
