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World Cup worry for Jean de Villiers

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers will see an orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town this week to gauge the full extent of an injury that could have major World Cup ramifications.

Chris Robshaw's relief at England reprieve

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Chris Robshaw believes England's resilience during a gruelling autumn has proved they posses the mettle to survive the pressure-cooker environment of a home World Cup.

Connor Young's injury casts a shadow for Ravens

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ulster's medical team are assessing the extent of a neck injury to scrum half Connor Young who had to be taken to hospital in Rotherham after he was injured as early as the sixth minute.

Neil Doak's men charging back for Euro tie

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Given the amount of injury blows sustained by Ulster this season, Neil Doak's men could perhaps be forgiven for appearing a little shell shocked of late but, after a dispiriting loss to Munster on Friday...

England response impresses Robshaw

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Chris Robshaw believes England's resilience during a gruelling autumn has proved they posses the mettle to survive the pressure-cooker environment of a home World Cup.

England response impresses Robshaw

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Chris Robshaw believes England's resilience during a gruelling autumn has proved they posses the mettle to survive the pressure-cooker environment of a home World Cup.

Webb: Wales boosted by SA success

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Rhys Webb believes Wales have given themselves "a good springboard" for the RBS 6 Nations Championship after ending six years of hurt against major southern hemisphere opposition.

Burgess could earn Saxons chance

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Stuart Lancaster has floated the possibility of Sam Burgess making his England debut for the Saxons against the Irish Wolfhounds on January 30.

Cipriani earns Diamond praise

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Sale coach Steve Diamond was left singing the praises of Danny Cipriani after the former England number 10 produced a moment of magic to sink a tenacious Newcastle side 18-13 at Kingston Park.

Saints win 'satisfies' Mallinder

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Jim Mallinder was satisfied after a tough November in which Northampton Saints were without their international stars but yet remain top of the Aviva Premiership.