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Best agrees new contract with Ireland and Ulster

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Rory Best has spoken of his honour in representing his country after agreeing a new dual contract with Ireland and Ulster Rugby.

The Agenda: Salford City hope to keep their FA Cup dream going

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Salford City take on Hartlepool in the second round of the FA Cup; the Sevens World Series visits Dubai; GB hope to upset the world’s top team in hockey; and it’s time for the Action Woman of the Year...

Toulon have big plans for Trinh-Duc

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Toulon have devised a plan to help François Trinh-Duc becoming the driving force for a new-look France - according to club owner Mourad Boudjellal.

Thom Evans to make rugby return in Dubai 7s

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Former Scotland winger Thom Evans will make a return to competitive rugby, five years after sustaining a life-threatening spinal injury while on international duty against Wales. Evans, who will play...

Scarlets prop Jones back from injury

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scarlets' Wales prop Rhodri Jones boosts his 2016 Six Nations chances by returning after injuries for Llanelli in the Welsh Premiership.

George North ends speculation by agreeing new contract at Northampton

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• North was out of contract next summer and linked with return to Wales• ‘I am massively delighted to extend my time at the Gardens,’ says wingGeorge North has agreed a new contract with Northampton....

North signs new deal with Saints

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales wing George North has signed a new contract with Premiership club Northampton Saints.The 23-year-old's previous deal was due to expire next summer.North, capped 55 times by Wales and also a British...

North signs new Northampton deal

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales wing George North signs a new contract with Premiership club Northampton Saints.

Scotland fans snap up RBS 6 Nations tickets in record time

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Head coach Vern Cotter hopes supporters can roar Scotland on to the 2016 RBS 6 Nations crown after it was revealed both matches at BT Murrayfield Stadium have now sold out.

How many rugby players use steroids? It’s more like how many don’t | Steve Howell

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Whether it’s because players need to bulk up or want to look ripped, the sport needs to get its house in order before next summer’s Olympic Games in RioIn 1997 a man was jailed for six months for peddling...