Same again for England but rivals would cherish a talent like Henry Slade | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe versatile Exeter back was the undoubted star of England’s warm-up matches but will struggle to get a look-in at the Rugby World CupThis is the home straight. Seven days from now all 20 teams will...
Wales keep frontline men fresh for England encounter in Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales will take no chances in opener after Halfpenny and Webb injuries• Liam Williams and Samson Lee will start for Wales against UruguayLiam Williams and Samson Lee will start for Wales in the World...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Samson Lee and Liam Williams passed fit for Wales vs Uruguay
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAfter Wales' injury blows of losing Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb, Warren Gatland has been given a boost by recovery of tighthead and full-back for World Cup opener
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika braced for 'brutal' encounter with Wales
1 decade ago by IRBAustralia confident they can claim 11th straight win against Wales to swerve quarter-final clash with South Africa
WRU Posts Record £64.2m Turnover
1 decade ago by Running RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has posted record turnover of £64.2m for the financial year ending June 2015, which has allowed £22.6m to be invested into the game at all levels in Wales. The latest figure...
Lee 'likely to start' against Uruguay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSamson Lee and Liam Williams are set to start in Wales' opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Uruguay says Rob Howley.
Dragons v Zebre (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales centre Tyler Morgan makes his first start of the season for Newport Gwent Dragons in Friday's Pro12 game at Rodney Parade.
Masi: Italy must beat France
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAndrea Masi believes Italy's World Cup fate could be decided by the result of their opening match against RBS 6 Nations rivals France.
Gloucester Rugby recall their big guns following World Cup woe
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have recalled their international nearly men to face Bath following their World Cup woes.Billy Twelvetrees, James Hook, Richard Hibbard and Matt Kvesic all start the West Country Challenge Cup...
Wales’ lack of depth means loss of Leigh Halfpenny is harder to bear | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe World Cup is likely to be decided by strength in reserve and while Wales have a stronger first-choice team on paper, England have far deeper coverThe loss of Leigh Halfpenny for Wales before the World...
