Lee Byrne ‘frustrated’ as career is ended by shoulder injury
1 decade ago by The TimesLee Byrne, the former Wales and Lions full back, has been forced into retirement after admitting defeat in his battle to overcome a shoulder injury. The 34-year-old underwent surgery in November...
Harlequins keen to recruit Roberts
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSigning Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts would be a "big statement" by Harlequins, the club's director of rugby Conor O'Shea says. Quins have had advanced discussions with the player, who...
Byrne calls time on career
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer Wales international Lee Byrne has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.
Scrap overseas rule, says Woodward
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's "old-fashioned" policy of only selecting domestic-based players should be scrapped, says former national team coach Sir Clive Woodward. The 2003 World Cup winning coach has congratulated...
Shoulder injury forces Byrne to quit
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales full-back Lee Byrne has retired after the Newport Gwent Dragons captain failed to recover from a shoulder injury. Byrne, 34, helped Wales win the 2008 Grand Slam in a 46-cap career...
Warburton's 'stern' words for Blues
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton has had "a few stern words" with his Cardiff Blues team-mates, says caretaker coach Dale McIntosh. Warburton will face Wales open-side rival Justin Tipuric when Blues...
I'd rather boys played rugby than got fat
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWhen I heard the leading public health academic Professor Allyson Pollock dub rugby “too dangerous” to play in schools, my heart sank a little. I still remember clearly and with much fondness my...
Matt Giteau return raises fear of early World Cup exit for England
1 decade ago by The TimesBy opening the doors that will bring Matt Giteau, the Toulon playmaker, back into the Wallabies fold, the ARU has clearly made life harder for England. And Wales. The worst-case scenario for England...
Williams set to leave hospital
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales centre Owen Williams will be discharged from hospital next week, 10 months after suffering a life-changing injury.
Williams ready to leave hospital
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOwen Williams is ready to be discharged from hospital, 10 months after suffering a spinal injury playing for Cardiff Blues in a 10-a-side event. The 23-year-old Wales centre will go home next...
