Gallipoli war hero like no other Blair Swannell honoured by Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are charismatic rugby players, heroes of various hues, valiant, bold, passionate, fierce, larrikin-like, tough, multi-faceted, leaders of men – and then there is Blair Swannell. Think Martin...
Scrap overseas rule, says Woodward
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's "old-fashioned" policy of only selecting domestic-based players should be scrapped, says former national team coach Sir Clive Woodward. The 2003 World Cup winning coach has congratulated...
The Rugby World Cup's Oldest Players Ever
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhen Nick Easter was recalled to the England squad for the Six Nations at the grand old age of 36, many were doubting whether he still had the legs to play test match rugby. His experience was clearly...
England-based players miss July camps
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMost of Wales' England-based players will not be allowed to attend the pre-World Cup training camps in July. Gloucester's Richard Hibbard and Bath-bound Rhys Priestland are unavailable...
Australia won't survive World Cup pool of death - Sean Fitzpatrick
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick believes Australia could fail to escape the Rugby World Cup's pool of death as the threat from the Northern Hemisphere teams grow. The former New Zealand skipper told...
Woodward defends Wales coach Gatland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWarren Gatland has done an "amazing" job as Wales coach and does not deserve the criticism levelled at his playing style, says Sir Clive Woodward. New Zealander Gatland has led Wales to two Six...
BlitzBoks and Kiwis cruise in HK
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Sevens World Series leaders South Africa and defending Hong Kong champions New Zealand recorded first round wins on day one. The Hong Kong leg is Round Six of the Series. Cecil Afrika, Seabelo...
Move Halfpenny to the wing - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIn his latest column, former national captain Gareth Thomas sums up Wales' Six Nations and reflects on: - Why he thinks Liam Williams should start at full-back, with Leigh Halfpenny moving to...
Hawkeye view: The Grand Daddy
1 decade ago by Rugby 365We are less than 24 hours away from the Grand Daddy of it all. The Hong Kong Sevens, which is the brightest shining star of all the events on the Sevens World Series and to top it all off, it's celebrating...
England thriller gives World Cup perfect boost
1 decade ago by The TelegraphA third of a million extra tickets are to be made available for the Rugby World Cup – including around 10,000 for England’s matches – following the epic climax to the Six Nations Championship which...
