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Great Britain steer clear of trouble after Japan stun New Zealand

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Great Britain remained unscathed as shocks and drama unfolded all around them on a spectacular opening day of the men's rugby sevens tournament at Deodoro Stadium.

Blow for New Zealand sevens as injury forces Sonny Bill Williams out of Rio 2016

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the Rio Olympics due to injury.

Japan's Lomano Lemeki revels in 'unbelievable' victory over New Zealand

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Japan caused arguably the greatest upset in rugby sevens history by claiming a stunning 14-12 win against New Zealand at Deodoro Stadium.

Pivac hoping to utilise Patchell at fly-half

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

New Scarlets signing Rhys Patchell is hoping he can make his claim stick for the No.10 jersey at his new region in the Guinness PRO12 this season.

Lewis Evans appointed Newport Gwent Dragons Captain

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Lewis Evans has been named Newport Gwent Dragons Captain ahead of the 2016/17 season.

Jonny Gray and Henry Pyrgos to share Glasgow Warriors armband in new campaign

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Glasgow captain Jonny Gray will share the honour of skippering the side this season with Scotland team-mate Henry Pyrgos, Warriors have announced.

Give It A Try - Lucy And Ashleigh On Their Rugby Journey

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Inspired by the Women's Sevens at the Olympics? Want to play for Ireland one day? Lucy and Ashleigh tell us about their journey to wearing green.

Connacht Depart For Training Camp In France

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Connacht squad departed Ireland early this morning for a five-day training camp in the south of France. Pat Lam's men will also take part in the Challenge Vaquerin in Saint-Affrique with a game against...

Lock Stevenson Links Up With Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have todaty announced the recruitment of lock Lewis Stevenson for the 2016/17 season.

New recruit Coetzee feels at home after his first taste of life in Ulster

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

His Kingspan debut may still be some months away but new signing Marcell Coetzee arrived in Belfast yesterday and was immediately impressed by what he saw.