JJ backs Cuthbert for Wales Cup spot
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAlex Cuthbert should remain part of Wales' 2015 World Cup plans, says legendary wing predecessor JJ Williams.
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday August 10th,Burgess to make England debut against FranceThe 26-year-old Burgess has been picked at inside centre, not blindside flanker where he produced his best performances for club side Bath...
O’Brien to captain new-look Ireland side
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSean O’Brien has been chosen to captain Ireland in their second World Cup warm-up game against Scotland, on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (Landsdowne Road). It’s a new-look Irish side, with...
Stubborn Gatland won't call - Jones
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-Wales prop Adam Jones does not expect coach Warren Gatland to ask him to return to the international fold.
Bold Gatland puts careers on trial
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales captain Colin Charvis considers the futures of Richard Hibbard, James Hook and Mike Phillips after they are cut from the World Cup squad.
Warren Gatland drops experienced Wales trio for World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesWarren Gatland has cut Richard Hibbard, Mike Phillips and James Hook from the Wales World Cup squad, jettisoning 218 caps’...
Gatland releases 8 from squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ Rugby World Cup training squad has been reduced to 38 players, with big names falling including hooker Richard Hibbard.The squad of 38 will return to the WRU National Centre of Excellence on...
Ruthless Gatland cuts James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard from Wales World Cup squad
1 decade ago by The TimesWarren Gatland sprang a surprise this afternoon by dropping three high-profile names from the Wales World Cup squad. James Hook,...
Ronan O'Gara shows his sympathy for one Welsh player who falls agonisingly short of a milestone
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland legend Ronan O'Gara has sympathised with Mike Phillips after he was axed from the Wales Rugby World Cup squad, leaving him stuck on an agonising 99 caps.
Wales release Lions trio from squad
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comBritish and Irish Lions trio Mike Phillips, James Hook and Richard Hibbard have been dropped from Wales' 38-man World Cup training squad, coach Warren Gatland said on Thursday.
