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Mike Phillips called up by Wales after Rhys Webb is ruled out of World Cup

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Eli Walker also in squad after Leigh Halfpenny injury• ‘Mike’s experience is a bonus’ says Warren GatlandMike Phillips has been called up to the Wales squad after the scrum-half Rhys Webb was...

Rhys Webb ruled out of World Cup with foot injury, Wales call up Mike Phillips and Eli Walker

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Wales scrum half to miss entire tournament after injury which forced him to leave field on stretcher in warm-up game against Italy

Webb adds to Welsh woes ahead of RWC

1 decade ago

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed this morning that Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb will miss the World Cup after picking up a foot injury against Italy this weekend. This adds to the woes...

Wales lose Webb for Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup because of a foot injury.

Rugby World Cup preview No3: Fiji

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Fiji are in form, possess a modern-day Jonah Lomu in Nemani Nadolo and will worry Australia, Wales and England but getting out of the group will be toughFri 18 Sep England v Fiji, Twickenham Stadium, 8pm...

Wales must deliver without Halfpenny

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage on Saturday.

Tuesday Round-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Williams unhappy stars risked: Ex-Wales star Shane Williams has questioned why Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny were risked before they picked up serious injuries against Italy. Both are now expected...

Wales need to refocus after Halfpenny blow

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Wales head into the toughest of World Cup pools without their frontline kicker and deep worries over strength in depth following an injury-hit build-up

Gatland right to pick Halfpenny - Jones

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales coach Warren Gatland did not "get it wrong" by picking Leigh Halfpenny against Italy, says former scrum-half Robert Jones.

Wales’ Leigh Halfpenny out of Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Wales have been dealt a hammer blow with fullback Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering torn right knee ligaments in a warm-up match against Italy. The Toulon star, one of the...