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HSBC Sevens World Series: Fiji tussle with South Africa and New Zealand for title in London

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

After eight rounds, the HSBC Sevens World Series reaches its climax this weekend at Twickenham with the title and a final Olympic qualifying berth up for grabs. The galactic fancy dress theme should...

Wild child Manu Tuilagi needs to grow up to restore a reputation in tatters and England career

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

First the ferry jump in Auckland Harbour in 2011, now the disciplinary high jump with England, Manu Tuilagi’s World Cup experiences are nothing of which to be proud, the Leicester centre managing to...

Cardiff Blues release hooker Rees

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales captain Matthew Rees is one of seven players who will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season. The hooker, 34, joined from Scarlets in summer 2013 but was diagnosed...

Manu Tuilagi to miss World Cup after pleading guilty to assaulting policeman: timeline of highs and lows

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Manu Tuilagi was earmarked for greatness from a very early age, and the Samoa-born centre has proven to be the most potent talent among his siblings, though also the most controversial, owing to his scrapes...

Pro 12 hits the jackpot as TV companies rush for Super Saturday

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Five out of six matches to be televised as league finishes on a high• Play-off and Champions Cup places to be decided• Sam Warburton trusts home base yields benefits at World Cup and beyondThe...

Zebre Rugby Team Announcement for the last game of the season

1 decade ago by Zebre news

The Zebre Rugby team left Parma today heading to Wales for the last trip of the season.

Prop Jones eyeing coaching career

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales prop Adam Jones says he has ambitions to become a coach but wants to play on beyond next season. Jones, 34, will play his final game for Cardiff Blues against Zebre on Saturday before...

Preview: London Sevens

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

After eight rounds of the Sevens World Series, Fiji, South Africa and New Zealand will battle it out for the 16th title in London. Following their victory at the Glasgow Sevens last weekend, Fiji head...

Host selection process kicks off for Rugby World Cup 2023

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

The host selection process for Rugby World Cup 2023 has officially launched, with interested Unions having until 15 June 2015 to officially express their interest in hosting rugby's premier global event. ...

Former Wales prop Yapp retires

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wasps and former Wales prop John Yapp has announced his retirement from rugby after suffering a back injury. The 32-year-old made 13 appearances for Premiership side Wasps after signing from...