Leicester Tigers scrum Ben Youngs thriving on responsibility of captaincy and fatherhood
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe burden of extra responsibility seems to be sitting comfortably on the shoulders of Ben Youngs this season. Not only has the Leicester Tigers scrum-half become a father for the first time...
I didn't care if I died - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGareth Thomas donned his best grey Welsh Rugby Union suit and his finest patent shoes before heading for his swimming pool in the hope of becoming a "beautiful corpse". The captain of Wales in...
Preview: La Rochelle v Castres
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWhen the season started most people would have expected La Rochelle to be down at the bottom of the Top 14 after four weeks. The same cannot be said of Castres, with last year's runners-up languishing...
Paice 'proud' ahead of 200th game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHooker David Paice says he is proud to be making his 200th appearance for London Irish and has not given up on adding to his eight England caps. Paice, 30, will become the 10th Exiles player...
Eli Walker: Never any doubt that I’d come back playing
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogOne of the cruelest parts of sport, and one as attritional as rugby in particular, is the propensity for quality players to be cut down in their prime through repeated injuries. For many, it becomes...
Video: Benito Masilevus Huge Side-Step Vs Toulouse
1 decade ago by Rugby LadBenito Masilevu has extended his contract at Brive just days after scoring a stunning try that helped them beat Toulouse 26-19 in their Top 14 clash. He showed up young star Gael Fickou with some outrageous...
Benito Masilevu's huge side-steps give Brive late victory over Toulouse
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBenito Masilevu has extended his contract at Brive just days after scoring a stunning try that helped them beat Toulouse 26-19 in their Top 14 clash. He showed up young star Gael Fickou with some outrageous...
Gatland contract plan to stop exodus
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland believes 10 to 15 dual contracts could be offered to help discourage the exodus of top Welsh players abroad. Welsh Test stars will be offered the contracts as...
No punishment in Fritz concussion case
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulouse will not be punished for their failure to adhere to concussion protocols in a high-profile incident last season. France centre Florian Fritz was allowed to play on despite suffering a serious...
Fijian flyer stays with Brive
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFiji winger Benito Masilevu has extended his contract with Top 14 side Brive for two seasons, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who scored the outstanding try which allowed Brive to win...
