Saturday Round-Up
1 decade agoHughes ban rescinded: Wasps flanker Nathan Hughes has had his ban from the RFU for his incident with George North overturned. Hughes was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys for colliding with North...
Allan Massie: Headgear not guaranteed to make rugby safer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn the face of it, the idea of protective headgear makes sense. It is likely that some concussions would be prevented. On the other hand, the “law of unintended consequences” might come into play. ...
France advertise Saint-Andre's job
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The French Rugby Federation (FFR) on Friday launched the application process to find the successor to incumbent coach Philippe Saint-Andre after the September 18 to October 31 World Cup. Potential...
Wasps forward Nathan Hughes has ban for kneeing George North in the head overturned
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNathan Hughes has had his ban for kneeing George North in the head quashed after RFU disciplinary bosses reversed their decision in what could become a landmark judgement. Wasps No 8 Hughes was sent...
Webb clinches bonus-point win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ospreys scored three tries in the final 15 minutes, to grab an unlikely bonus-point 33-13 win at Stadio Monigo. The late rally came after Treviso had made life difficult for the Pro12 title chasers. Eli...
Connacht knew about police interest in Mils Muliaina before match
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandMils Muliaina's Irish rugby team Connacht were aware South Wales Police wanted to speak to the former All Black about an alleged sexual assault before he took to the field in last Saturday's match against...
Benetton Treviso 13-33 Ospreys
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo late tries by Justin Tipuric and Rhys Webb earned Ospreys a bonus point win away at Italian side Treviso to move them up to second in the Pro12. Wing Eli Walker's score just before the break...
Nathan Hughes’ appeal against three-week ban upheld by RFU
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Red card incident against George North deemed accidental• Loose-forward is free to play immediately• Hughes sent off in Northampton defeatNathan Hughes has won his appeal against the three-week...
Wasps forward Hughes' ban overturned
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps forward Nathan Hughes has successfully appealed against his three-match ban for the incident that left Northampton and Wales wing George North unconscious. Hughes, 23, was sent off for...
Defeat will make Stuart Lancaster a better coach, says Warren Gatland
1 decade ago by IRBWales boss sympathises with England counterpart over tough pool draw
